2024 Hank Aaron Stamps Forever First Class Postage Stamps

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ATLANTA ¡ª The U.S. Postal Service today announced it will honor baseball legend Henry ¡°Hank¡± Aaron with a commemorative Forever stamp.

This stamp celebrates the life and career of Aaron (1934¨C2021). 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.