What to use to display with Aaron RC?

[Belfast1933]

I’m wondering what might be a good complementary item to display alongside my Hank Aaron RC…

I’m considering the sports illustrated with him on the cover after hitting number 715. But that’s never been my favorite image of him, but it is obviously significant.

There are many photos of him that are amazing, younger and earlier in his career with the great Braves uniforms. I’ve also toyed with the idea of purchasing my first heartland statue of Aaron

I suspect there are some pretty clever ideas with this group and would love to hear suggestions and see any great complementary display items that you have alongside your own Aaron cards.

Thx for any suggestions…

Jeff

(Here are a few images of other items I have with others’ cards…)

[Lucas00]

I have an original 1954 Team photo if you are looking for something nice to buy alongside it 😉.

[Vintagedeputy]

I always liked the 1967 Dexter Press postcards and premiums.

[perezfan]

I would do the Hartland Statue. But go with the original version.... not the cheaper remake. You won't regret it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25630339670...Bk9SR6zXsLj9Yg

It's a great likeness of Hammerin' Hank, and these vintage "playing days" statues display magnificently alongside the cards. Best of luck, whichever direction you go.

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I would do the Hartland Statue. But go with the original version.... not the cheaper remake. You won't regret it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25630339670...Bk9SR6zXsLj9Yg

It's a great likeness of Hammerin' Hank, and these vintage "playing days" statues display magnificently alongside the cards. Best of luck, whichever direction you go.

Thanks Mark - I might just do this… I am not at all familiar with these Hartland figures other than hearing about them in passing. I’ll have to do a little research to be sure I am buying a legit and authentic version from his playing days.

I agree - there is something special about this one / looks great!

Jeff

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by Lucas00

I have an original 1954 Team photo if you are looking for something nice to buy alongside it 😉.

Would be happy to take a look!

[JustinD]

I like the Hartland idea best for sure, but if you also wanted a backdrop for the two I would look for an auto'ed copy of the April 20, 1974 Sporting News. I just think the duo of Hank and Babe with the 715 would be cooler than the SI issue.

Granted the cover artist used was no Da Vinci, but I like the size and nice foxing on a paper just looks cool and period.

[Bigdaddy]

Here's a few photos, another card and two Sports Illustrateds. I think any of them would make a nice display, however I especially like the photo of a young Hank at the train station. Maybe that one and another one of him hitting 715, sort of bookending his career.

Wonderful displays that you already have.

[Huck]

From the picture of the collection, I see four magazines and five books. To keep the literary theme going, I would suggest a copy of “I had a Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story”.

https://www.amazon.com/Had-Hammer-Ha.../dp/0060163216

The card coupled with the Hartland statue and the hardcover book, would make a nice vignette.

[todeen]

I got a Musial Hartland to display with my Bond Bread RC and small collection. It looks great.

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[Belfast1933]

Thx for all of the ideas - I have decided to pick up a Hartland Hank (hopefully from a member here) and perhaps a photo as well.

I’ll send an updated image of my mantel when it’s all put together…. Thx all for the many great ideas 🤜🤛