Photo: MLB Legend Hank Aaron Honored with US Stamp Unveiled By Braves at Truist Park
The Atlanta Braves unveiled a stamp honoring Hank Aaron as part of a week celebrating the franchise legend on Wednesday.
The forever stamp, which was announced in April, is available for purchase at post offices across the country and online.
Aaron died in January 2021 at age 86. He spent nearly his entire career with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves franchise from 1954 to 1974, retiring as Major League Baseball's all-time home runs leader. He remains MLB's all-time RBI leader with 2,297.
There are some who still consider Aaron the rightful home run leader because Barry Bonds, the man who surpassed him, used performance-enhancing drugs during his record-setting career.
MLB and the Braves previously honored Aaron this year by announcing a $100,000 endowment at Tuskegee University.
As part of Hank Aaron Week, the Braves will host a showcase of 44 athletes on Saturday. Aaron wore No. 44 during his playing career.
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