Baseball legend Hank Aaron memorialized on new forever stamp
The United States Postal Service will celebrate the life and career of Hank Aaron (1934–2021), a giant of baseball both on and off the field, who rose from humble beginnings to rewrite the record books while prevailing in the face of racism. For this honor, Thomas J. Marshall, U.S. Postal Service general counsel and executive vice president, will serve as dedicating official at a commemoration that will take place on Wednesday, July 21 at 10:00 am, at Truist Park.
The stamp art features a digital painting of Aaron as a member of the Atlanta Braves, showing Aaron’s 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. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamp and pane with original art by Chuck Styles. The Hank Aaron stamp is being issued in panes of 20. The Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price.
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic 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. Additional information on stamps, first-day-of-issue ceremonies and stamp- inspired products can be found at StampsForever.com.
