The U.S. Postal Service dedicated the Hank Aaron stamp during a ceremony at Truist Park in Atlanta. This new forever stamp is now available at Post Offices nationwide and online at usps.com/shopstamps. The event honored Hank Aaron’s achievements in baseball and his efforts to promote equality.
Thomas Marshall, the Postal Service’s general counsel and executive vice president, highlighted Aaron’s impact both on and off the baseball field. He was joined by notable figures including Terry McGuirk, chairman and CEO of Braves Holdings LLC; Howard Bryant, author of “The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron”; and Allan Tanenbaum, secretary of the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation.
Billye Suber Aaron, widow of Hank Aaron and chair of the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation, expressed her gratitude for the recognition of her late husband. She hopes the stamp will inspire future generations to remember Aaron’s grace and determination.
Hank Aaron (1934-2021) is celebrated for his remarkable baseball career and his perseverance against racism. Despite retiring nearly 50 years ago, Aaron still holds records for most RBIs, total bases, and Major League Baseball All-Star Game appearances. He spent 21 years with the Braves organization, first in Milwaukee and then in Atlanta, where he hit his record-breaking 715th home run on April 8, 1974. Aaron was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
Aaron’s journey began in Mobile, Alabama, where he was born as the third of eight children. Inspired by Jackie Robinson, he pursued a career in baseball, starting in the Negro Leagues before joining the Major League. Throughout his career, Aaron faced significant racism but continued to excel, eventually breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record.
Beyond his playing career, Aaron became a vice president of player development with the Braves and advocated for more African American executives in baseball. He and his wife founded the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation to provide scholarships to underserved youth. Aaron received numerous accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Thurgood Marshall Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Hank Aaron stamp features a portrait of Aaron as a member of the Atlanta Braves, based on a 1968 photo. The selvage includes a digital painting of Aaron’s record-breaking 715th home run. The stamp and pane were designed by Greg Breeding, with original art by Chuck Styles and typography by Kevin Cantrell.
The Hank Aaron stamp is available in panes of 20 and will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.