As one of the key cards from a signature Topps set, this SGC NM 7 grade reflects its strong corners, edges, and image, with no apparent defects apart from centering a touch south and one fuzzy corner.

While this card would be good enough with Aaron alone, research has shown that Topps retouched a sliding photo of Willie Mays as a stand-in for Hank's action scene, perhaps because their New York card editors had access to more photos of Mays. This context, whether accidental or intentional, adds depth and significance to an already important card for any 1956 Topps or Hall of Fame collection.