Hank Aaron

Henry Louis 'Hank' Aaron, nicknamed 'Hammerin' Hank,' was one of baseball's greatest power hitters, playing 23 seasons primarily with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves (1954-1974) and finishing with the Milwaukee Brewers (1975-1976). He holds MLB records for most career RBIs (2,297), extra-base hits (1,477), and total bases (6,856), while ranking second all-time in home runs (755) behind Barry Bonds. Aaron broke Babe Ruth's all-time home run record in 1974 amid racial threats, cementing his legacy as a civil rights icon and Hall of Famer (inducted 1982 with 97.8% vote). This 1971 Topps #400 card captures him at age 37, in his prime chasing Ruth's record.

First released in 1971 by Topps Chewing Gum, Inc., as part of the flagship 1971 Topps Baseball set, distributed in wax packs across the United States starting in early 1971.

• 1971 Topps set is notorious for production flaws like poor centering, wax stains, and edge chipping, making high-grade examples exceptionally scarce.
• This card features Aaron in his classic Braves road uniform, one of his later 'superstar' cards before breaking Ruth's HR record.
• Hank Aaron passed away on January 22, 2021, boosting posthumous demand for his cards.

Condition. Check for off-centering (common 60/40 or worse), corner chipping/rounding, edge wear, print defects, wax stains on back, and surface scratches. 1971 Topps is highly condition-sensitive; even minor flaws drop grades significantly.

Storage. Store in semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with soft sleeves; maintain 65-70°F and 40-50% humidity; avoid direct light to prevent fading; use acid-free materials.

Authenticity. Authentic cards have distinct 1971 Topps printing dots, bold yellow borders, and specific back font. No official reprints exist; fakes rare but check for anachronistic printing quality or eBay 'factory set' claims. graded/graded/graded population reports verify serial numbers.