Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron, nicknamed 'Hammerin' Hank,' was a legendary MLB right fielder who spent most of his career with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves. He is best known for breaking Babe Ruth's all-time home run record with 715 HRs in 1974, retiring with 755 HRs (a record held for 33 years). Aaron amassed 3,771 hits, holds MLB records for career RBIs (2,297), total bases (6,856), and extra-base hits (1,477). A 25-time All-Star, 3-time Gold Glove winner, 4-time NL HR leader, and 1957 NL MVP, he was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1982 on the first ballot.

First released in the 1969 Topps Baseball flagship set, distributed in wax packs across the United States starting in early 1969.

• This #100 card captures Aaron at age 35 in his prime Braves years, post-1957 World Series win.
• 1969 Topps #100 is one of Aaron's key mid-career cards, bridging his Milwaukee era and record-chase years.
• Aaron faced severe racism during his HR chase but broke Ruth's record on April 8, 1974.

Condition. Check for off-centering (common top/bottom), print defects on yellow/orange borders, corner wear from pack pulling, and edge chipping. Centering is notoriously challenging; upper centering often off. Wax stains and print lines typical for 1969 Topps.

Storage. Store in semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with UV-protective sleeves in cool, dry environment away from sunlight. Use card savers for ungraded copies; avoid stacking without dividers.

Authenticity. No official reprints exist; fakes rare but check for incorrect fonts, blurry photos, or non-glossy stock. Authenticate via graded/graded/graded population reports. Verify Braves uniform details and copyright line matching genuine 1969 Topps.