Hank Aaron scouting report

Date1952 May 26

DescriptionA photocopy of a scouting report on Hank Aaron while playing with the Indianapolis Clowns in the Negro American League. This report was written by scout Dewey S. Griggs on May 26, 1952. The write up includes his strengths, weaknesses, baseball history, and player's prospect for playing in the Major Leagues.

Object numberBL-2012-00178-0001

Scout Griggs, Dewey, 1899-1968

Subject Aaron, Hank, 1934-2021

Subject Griggs, Dewey, 1899-1968

Subject Indianapolis Clowns (Baseball team)

Subject Negro American League

Attributes

Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)

Collection NumberBA MSS 156 Scouting Reports

Dimensions8.5 x 11 in.

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