Icons & Immortals: High-End Sports Memorabilia and Card Auction
Lot 98:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! Hank Aaron Signed Twenty-Five Seconds of History 715th Home Run 16×20 JSA Authenticated
This lot features a significant piece of baseball history: a large-format color photography print titled Twenty-Five Seconds of History. The photograph is a remarkable technical achievement commissioned by TIME magazine editors and captured by photographers Ralph Morse and Henry Groskinsky. Using a complex multiple-exposure technique with a 4×5 view camera, the image captures the entire sequence of Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron’s record-breaking 715th career home run on April 8, 1974. The composite shows the pitch, the hit, Aaron rounding the bases, and the subsequent celebration at home plate at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, the moment he surpassed Babe Ruth’s long-standing record. The print is boldly hand-signed by Hank Aaron in black felt-tip marker across the center-left field area. The signature is fully authenticated by JSA (James Spence Authentication) with Basic Certification number CK13227. The lot includes the JSA Certificate of Authenticity (COA) card and a matching tamper-evident, serial-numbered sticker affixed to the lower-right corner of the print. Descriptive text at the bottom of the print provides a detailed history of the photograph’s creation. The print measures approximately 20 inches in width.
Condition report:
The item is in excellent condition with vibrant colors and a clear, bold signature. The paper is well-preserved with no visible creasing or fading to the image or the ink. The descriptive text at the bottom remains sharp and legible.
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