I’ve always loved Hank’s 73 Topps. The back of this card is very cool. It calls out how close Hank was to catching Babe Ruth. It also shows how great he was and for how long. Consistent greatness across 3 decades.

Here’s my 58 Hank. I purchased it raw and sent it off to get graded. I’ve only done that a couple of times (I do have more out now - gone since April) and it makes me nervous! Haha! My grandson says, “everything makes you nervous,” and he’s right…but messing with my cards is like messing with my emotions! Anyway, I love this image of a young Hank…and that GREEN! Gosh. There is a version with yellow letters that I might chase down someday.

My mom always told me I was named after Hank Aaron and I started collecting his cards back in 1984 - I finished his base run (including the 1955 Bowman) last spring. One of my first Hanks is a 72 Topps for which I paid $7 (my 1954 Topps was a little more expensive). That card is currently at SGC to be fitted for a tux. This is my highest graded Hank to date. I’ve always loved his 1958 All-Star!

Hank Aaron custom 3D printed card collection

Shown here are my Hank Aaron collection of custom CAD-designed and 3D printed cards.

The two cards on the left are lithophane cards, built using 4 pigments each. They are best viewed with blue or white backlight.

The card on the right is a chromaphane card, built using 8 pigments. It is a Kandinsky abstraction of Hank Aaron.

All 3 cards have custom built, 3D printed, holders with inscription. Two (2) pigments were used for the holders, which are friction-fitted: no adhesive required.

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One of my all-time favorite baseball cards. 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie auto. The card is in PSA 1-2 condition. There’s a crease. Centering and color and edges aren’t too bad and the autograph is nice and bold. I bought it 5 years ago at the National. It was one of the cards I was after. I saw 4-5 of them there in various cases from $1800-7500 depending on the dealer and condition. I was able to get one down for $1300 cash at the end. Super happy to get it. He passed away two years later, so thrilled I got it before he died. RIP to the king of the home run. Firmly locked away in my PC. Would love to add a real Josh Gibson card or ticket or relic one day. Shoot me a DM if you have one to move!