MEARS Auction #34, Ends January 28th, 2012, 9:00 CST w/15-Minute Rule

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Lot #141:

1956-59 Hank Aaron Milwaukee Braves "Boston Herald Archives" Original Photos (BH Archives Hologram/MEARS LOA) - Lot of 2

1. Hank Aaron is pictured here with Milwaukee Braves teammate Carlton Willey in the County Stadium clubhouse. Measures 7" x 8.5". "Carlton Willey" handwritten on reverse with Associated Press Wirephoto, May 12 1959 & Apr 23 1960 stamps. Boston Herald Archives Hologram. (N0451)

2. Here Aaron talks over the finer points of hitting with Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bill Vidron who was challenging Henry for the 1956 National League batting crown. Measures 7" x 10". Sep 24 1956 stamp on reverse. Boston Herald Archives Hologram. (N0451)

The original Boston Herald was founded in 1846 by a group of Boston printers jointly under the name of John A. French & Company. The paper was published as a single two-sided sheet, selling for one cent. This is an original photo, in many cases a Type 1 printed at the time of the event. File copies or type 2 photos are also found, and can be distinguished by the markings on the reverse.

(MEARS Auction LOA~SB)