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Hank Aaron at Bat

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Henry "Hank" Aaron at bat during a Milwaukee Braves pre-season game.

Date Created:
April 1, 1955

Publication Information

Date Created April 1, 1955

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Format Image
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Collection Information

Source Collection Milwaukee photographs, 1955-1956, 1960-1965
Call Number (M56)9567

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014BY1
Legacy ID
WHi 1977

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