Forever Stamp To Honor Hank Aaron

Atlanta’s own “Hammering” Hank Aaron will soon be immortalized with his very own commemorative stamp.

The U.S. Postal Service says it will honor the Atlanta Braves baseball legend for his many contributions and off the field.

This stamp celebrates the life and career of Aaron (1934–2021), a giant both on and off the field, who rose from humble beginnings to rewrite the record books while prevailing in the face of racism.

The stamp art features a digital painting of Aaron as a member of the Atlanta Braves, showing his famous right-handed batting stance from the waist up. The selvage showcases a digital painting of Aaron watching the ball he had just hit for his record-breaking 715th home run on April 8, 1974.

Greg Breeding, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp and pane with original art by Chuck Styles.

The Hank Aaron stamp will be issued in panes of 20. As a Forever stamp, it will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1‑ounce price.

The official first day of issue and stamp dedication ceremony location will be announced at a later date.

Aaron, considered by many as the greatest hitter in Major League Baseball, passed away in January 2021 after an illness.

How To Order the Hank Aaron Stamp

Customers can purchase the Hank Aaron stamps and other products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide. 

For officially licensed stamp products, shop the USPS Officially Licensed Collection on Amazon.

Final Word

Looking for a post office outside of the workweek? Check out the Atlanta post offices open on Saturdays. One is even open on most Sundays.

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