Aaron, Hank, 1934-2021
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Copeland African American Museum Collection
Collection
Collection number: UA -9-10
Scope and Contents
In 1989, Roy Copeland informed his wife, Cheryl, that he did not wish to select a gift for Christmas. Rather than doing this she decided to surprise him! For Christmas that year, she presented him with a seasonally wrapped box. Inside the box, to his surprise, was a set of autographed Muhammad Ali boxing gloves. This expression of love for her husband, led to a labor of love from that Christmas forward. Each year, Cheryl selected a unique piece of memorabilia for Roy. He then parlayed those...
Dates:
2021-07-13
Item 8: Hank Aaron Letter, 1978-08-08
Item — Item 8
Collection number: 8
Scope and Contents
A memo wrtten and signed by Hank Aaron, addressed to "General Managers and Managers," referencing a trip out of the country with President Carter alongside a photograph of Aaron. Includes short biographical details.
Dates:
1978-08-08
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