THE Hank Aaron Thread

[carlsonjok]

This thread is great. I wish I had seen it sooner. I have two dream cards, only one of which is something I can afford. My favorite card as a kid was the 1974 Topps #1 - Home Run King card. Some day I would like to own an autographed version.

[bnorth]

I figured I better get my favorite Hank Aaron card in this thread. Sorry for showing off with such a perfect card. The registration is the finest I have ever seen. Add in the razor sharp corners and absolutely perfect centering it is by far the finest Hank Aaron card I have ever seen. Please don't be jealous and hate on my priceless card.

[Balticfox]

Hmmmm. Maybe I should get my eyes checked again.

[bk400]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I figured I better get my favorite Hank Aaron card in this thread. Sorry for showing off with such a perfect card. The registration is the finest I have ever seen. Add in the razor sharp corners and absolutely perfect centering it is by far the finest Hank Aaron card I have ever seen. Please don't be jealous and hate on my priceless card.

There must be a story behind this card. Centering would be --- negative? Great find.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by bk400

There must be a story behind this card. Centering would be --- negative? Great find.

Just a huge fan of print errors and when I saw it listed for auction I knew I would be the new owner of it. I would take this card over the highest PSA graded 1967 Topps Aaron any day of the week.

[andypcl]

Bill and Bob

[aldridgemj214]

Originally Posted by andypcl

Bill and Bob

Great to see it. I have the Mathews and Spahn but the Aaron alludes me. Thanks for sharing.

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by aldridgemj214

I have the Mathews and Spahn but the Aaron alludes me.

I'm troubled by such an allusion. While the Aaron has eluded me as well, any suggestion that it's scarcer than the other two cards is but an illusion.

[bk400]

Originally Posted by carlsonjok

This thread is great. I wish I had seen it sooner. I have two dream cards, only one of which is something I can afford. My favorite card as a kid was the 1974 Topps #1 - Home Run King card. Some day I would like to own an autographed version.

I just picked this up a couple of weeks ago. One of my favorites also. An autographed version would be super cool, but probably a lot pricier indeed

[aldridgemj214]

Originally Posted by bk400

I just picked this up a couple of weeks ago. One of my favorites also. An autographed version would be super cool, but probably a lot pricier indeed

The 1974 Topps #1 was the first Hank Aaron card my son, Tyrus, and I bought when we went to his first card show in April 2022 ($15 for a nice ungraded copy). It will always hold a special place for us.