What Is a Hank Aaron 715th Home Run Ticket Stub Worth?

April 8, 1974: The Night Hank Aaron Made History

On April 8, 1974, at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, Henry "Hank" Aaron stepped to the plate against Al Downing of the Los Angeles Dodgers and launched a fastball into the left-center field bullpen. It was home run number 715 — breaking Babe Ruth's all-time record that had stood for nearly four decades. The crowd of 53,775 erupted, and a piece of sports history was made.

The ticket stubs from that game are among the most significant and valuable in all of baseball memorabilia. They document a moment that transcended sports — Aaron broke the record while facing death threats and racial hostility, making his achievement one of courage as much as athletic excellence.

What Are These Stubs Worth?

Ticket stubs from Hank Aaron's 715th home run game are genuinely rare at market. While 53,775 fans attended the game, most did not preserve their stubs, and those that did survive have been collected by institutions and private collectors over the past five decades. Authenticated stubs in good condition have sold for $1,000-$5,000 at auction, with exceptional examples potentially commanding even more.

The value depends heavily on condition and authentication. A crisp, well-preserved stub that can be verified as authentic will command the highest prices. Even stubs in moderate condition carry significant value given the historical importance of the event.

Full Tickets vs. Stubs

Full, unused tickets from the 715 game are extraordinarily rare and would be worth considerably more than torn stubs. Most attendees tore their tickets upon entry, so full tickets almost certainly belong to people who purchased but didn't attend — making their provenance particularly interesting.

Authentication and Provenance

For a ticket stub of this value and historical significance, authentication is strongly recommended. PSA, the leading authentication service for sports memorabilia, can verify and encapsulate the stub, which adds both protection and buyer confidence. The cost of authentication is minimal compared to the potential value of an authenticated piece.

Provenance — the history of who owned the stub and how they acquired it — can add value. A stub with a compelling story (such as being accompanied by a photo from the game or a letter describing the experience) is worth more to collectors than an anonymous stub.

Selling Your Hank Aaron 715 Stub

If you possess a ticket stub from this historic game, you hold one of baseball's most significant artifacts. StubHaul is always interested in acquiring high-value historical stubs like this. Contact us for a confidential evaluation and cash offer.