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So excited to snag a copy of this to continue my Hank Aaron Legends Variation collection. On first glance this photo may seem a bit boring, but once you delve just a little deeper the story is really cool. This photo was taken after signing his contract in 1966, the year the Braves moved to Atlanta from Milwaukee. This is most likely Hank Aaron’s first photo in an Atlanta Braves uniform. History in the making.

Fun Fact: This Aaron card is a golden mirror of the base Ronald Acuña card.

Had a fellow collector put me in contact with the person selling this. Authentic locker plate from the 2023 Division series against the Phillies. Really love that it shows his number as 62, which would change to 32 the following season.

I couldn’t hit the Buy It Now button fast enough when this one popped up on eBay. Really excited to add it to the Blooper collection.

2020 Topps Opening Day Bryce Harper Lighter Side of Baseball

I lost this card on an eBay auction and wrote it off ever being in my collection. Never underestimate the power of the internet. A message from a buddy telling me it was for sale and then some negotiating with the seller, and the card is in the collection and completes the patch rainbow. I’m truly thankful for all the folks that have helped me out with my AJ collecting goals.

AJ Smith Shawver Collection

762 Unique Licensed Cards

218 Autos

65 1/1s (26 printing plates)

I now own 3 of the 4 White Whale RPAs. Was able to pick this one up from an individual from posts I made on some collector groups. The support from the collector community I’ve received as a super collector of AJ has been amazing, and I’m so appreciative of everyone who has sold me a card.

If you happen to see low-numbered AJ cards (/10 or lower) out in the wild, please let me know. I’m down to needing about 33 cards - minus 1/1s - to have all licensed AJ cards.

AJ Smith Shawver Collection

761 Unique Licensed Cards

217 Autos

64 1/1s (26 printing plates)

Orange Foil auto /5 and a gold minted rookie. I’m a huge Stadium Club fan, so I couldn’t pass these up when I saw them. Loving Big Dom

2024 Topps Diamond Icons AJ Smith-Shawver Green Ink Red /5

The last of the non-1/1s I needed to complete Diamond Icons. I’m down to 33 cards (possibly 32; does anyone have confirmation that his 205 Topps series 2 team color border was never printed?) to have ALL of his licensed cards excluding 1/1s. I doubt I’ll ever find all the rest - and the 1/1s are definitely a pipe dream - but I think it’s pretty rad I’m even this close.

AJ Smith Shawver Collection

761 Unique Licensed Cards

217 Autos

64 1/1s (26 printing plates)

Below is a list of what I’m currently still looking for, minus any 1/1s. Thanks in advance for any help. Pic for attention (tho I do own the card😁)

2024

TOPPS HERITAGE

Flip Stock

TOPPS

Watering Can /5

TOPPS SERIES 2

Social Media Follow

TOPPS CHROME

Red Ref /5

RayWave Red /5

AUTO

RedWave Auto /5

TOPPS CHROME 35th

Black /10

Red /5

Black Auto /10

TOPPS CHROME UPDATE

Red RayWave Refractor

AUTO

Red Refractor

TOPPS NOW

CARD 388 Call Up 3 k’s

/5 Orange

BIG LEAGUE

Cracked Ice /10

DYNAMIC DUALS

#39

/2

AUTO

/99

/10

TOPPS T206

Blank Back – 10 copies

ALLEN & GINTER

CHROME MINI

Red Refractor

STADIUM CLUB

First Day Issue

TOPPS HOLIDAY

Green Metallic Holiday Tree

ALLEN & GINTER X

AUTO

Silver Frame Gold Ink

CHROME

Mini

TOPPS DEFINITIVE

DEFINITIVE ROOKIE AUTOGRAPHS

AS1 /50

Green /25

AS2 /50

Green /25

2025

TOPPS SERIES 2

Red Rainbow Foilboard /5

Red Diamante Foil /5

Team Color Border Variation

CITY CONNECT SWATCH

Base

TOPPS ALL STAR

Homegrown Heroes Auto

Black Foil Auto /10

HERITAGE HIGH NUMBER

Flip Stock

CHROME

Red Bordered /5