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Hall of Fame slugger Hank Aaron poses with a bust of himself presented to him by the Atlanta Braves to commemorate his tying of Babe Ruth's career home run record. Measures 7.5" x 9.5". Apr 15 1974 stamp on reverse. Boston Herald Archives Hologram. (M0501)
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.