Love seeing all of these great items and reading these personal stories.
Was a huge Hank fan when I was growing up, and was all in for his chase to pass Babe in 73 and 74. Still have my old beat up dresser that 9 year old me pasted a picture of Hank on one side of a drawer and Babe on the other. The chase was on!
Swung a big trade (for me!) to get his rookie card later in the 70s. It's not a thing of beauty, but I love it just the same. Was really happy several years ago to pick up a cool companion piece!
A long classy important life well lived! Thanks for the memories, Hank!