Baseball Legend Hank Aaron Memorialized on New Forever Stamp Dedication Event in Bowie, MD

What:

The U.S. Postal Service and the Negro League Legends Hall of Fame (NLLHOF) will honor Henry “Hank” Aaron with a commemorative Forever stamp dedication event. This stamp celebrates the life and career of Aaron (1934–2021), 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.

Who:

Dwayne Renal Sims, founder of the NLLHOF and Mark Wahl, USPS Strategic Communications Specialist will serve as dedicating officials.

When:

Saturday, August 17, at 10 a.m. EDT

Where:

Prince George’s County Stadium
NLLHOF VIP Suite upper deck (Diamond View Restaurant)
4101 Crain Hwy.
Bowie, MD 20716

RSVP:

Tickets are free and available online at www.nllhof.org

Background:

This historical NLLHOF East/West All-Star Vintage Baseball Game is being played in observance of Negro League Legends Hall of Fame week saluting the 91st year Anniversary of the Negro East-West All Star game, that took place in 1933 founded by Gus Greenlee. The game is played by former Minor League Baseball (MLB), Chesapeake Independent League, Tri-State Leagues, Collegiate, and 2023-24 high school graduates dressed in vintage attire appropriately representing the diversity of players who played in the early to mid-1900's.

Henry Aaron Forever stamps will be on sale and a special pictorial cancellation for collectors at the event. The special pictorial cancellation will be available at the Bowie Post Office until September 17, 2024.

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.

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