What to use to display with Aaron RC?

[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.

[Directly]

I see you have some really nice slabbed cards--will artificial light fade the colors overtime?

[Snowman]

I'd suggest going with a box of Greenies. Can't go wrong with these.

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[japhi]

No idea, but that layout looks good, with the card + other piece. Presents well.

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by Snowman

I'd suggest going with a box of Greenies. Can't go wrong with these.

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Worst post of the day award! You win.

[jakebeckleyoldeagleeye]

Since the card has him in a fielding pose Aaron endorsed mitt with a glove ad would look nice. He has many different models of MacGregor gloves over the years.

[YazFenway08]

I really have to second (or third) the Hartland idea. I did that with a Banks rookie once upon a time, along with an autographed Perez Steele Greatest Moments postcard for additional background/contrast...could do similar with Aaron

Mike

[Kaneen]

Originally Posted by 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.

To the O.P.....If you are interested in pursuing this idea of displaying the card, a Hartland statue, along with Hank's "I Had a Hammer" book...I have a brand new, mint (fresh from a factory case) copy of the book I would be happy to donate to your display. Just send me a PM with your shipping address and I'll send it your way free of charge. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

PS...no pressure to actually use the book in your display if you decide against it once you receive it...happy for you to have and enjoy the book either way!
Kevin

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by Kaneen

To the O.P.....If you are interested in pursuing this idea of displaying the card, a Hartland statue, along with Hank's "I Had a Hammer" book...I have a brand new, mint (fresh from a factory case) copy of the book I would be happy to donate to your display. Just send me a PM with your shipping address and I'll send it your way free of charge. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

PS...no pressure to actually use the book in your display if you decide against it once you receive it...happy for you to have and enjoy the book either way!
Kevin

What a great offer, thx Kevin! How can I say no to such a kind gesture… I’ll find a way to pay this forward, my friend.

Jeff

[Mozzie22]

these

[ocjack]

If you'd like something off-beat, I have a copy of this magazine that I can send you if you give me your address. It's standard magazine size and has an article inside about the connection between cereal and sports. As well as other articles. Let me know.

[tjenkins]

Looking at your display. I remember a cool piece as a kid collecting cards. I subscribed to Boys Life and the 1972 March edition was about Hank Aaron. Something to consider.

[IMG]Boys-Life-Hank-Aaron by Todd Jenkins, on Flickr[/IMG]

[Casey2296]

I'm not sure if it's the era, the photographers, Mr Aaron, or all three but there are so many powerful baseball images of him that could qualify as fine art it's amazing.

[Belfast1933]

FYI, I just purchased this great Hank from a fellow N54’er here and will proudly display along with a sweet new “I had a Hammer” loaned to me (as I will pay it forward after reading) by another Net54’er here.

(Dang sideways images below - sorry ‘bout that)

Ain’t this hobby community great?? Sure, there are a few knuckleheads here and there… but most are totally cool dudes

I’ll post a follow up photo when it’s all together and proudly on display - thx again for all of the great idea (and those images from this thread? So awesome)

Happy Thanksgiving, all!

Jeff