This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/21/2023
Of all the legendary players that made a run at Babe Ruth's all-time home run record, names like Foxx, Mays, Banks, and Williams, Milwaukee's Hank Aaron was one of the more unlikely names to unseat the Babe when he entered the league in 1954. Arron never even reached the single-season mark of 50 round-trippers but instead delivered 23 seasons of consistent home run clout, touching all four bases well into his 40s. The 1954 Topps set contains the legendary rookie cards of Al Kaline and Ernie Banks as well, but it's the debut pasteboard of Hank Aaron that stands head and shoulders above every other card in the series and virtually every card of the decade. If you're ready to take the plunge on a high-end "Hammer" rookie card, you've come to the right place! The presented pumpkin-colored jewel boasts NM/MT or better features in every facet. The centering, while not perfect, is certainly strong enough for the grade, as are the high-quality corners and edges, while image registration appears top-quality as well. But the highlight of the card is, without question, its overwhelmingly bold and 100% thoroughly saturated colors. Indeed, so brilliant and glowing is the orange backdrop that it provides a strong contrast to Hank's cap and is supported by the brilliant red of the Braves logo. A keeper in any collection!