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Mickey Mantle Autographed Photo

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Autographs - Original Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Mickey Mantle Autographed Photo
Mickey Mantle Autographed Photo In a sports world where athletes change teams on what seems a daily basis, legendary icons like Mickey "The Commerce Comet" Mantle is something extraordinary, being that he continued uninterrupted as the Centerfielder and First Baseman for the New York Yankees for 18 seasons (1951-1968). He is also known as the greatest switch hitter of all time, if not simply one of the greatest players in the history of baseball. Therefore autographs of this giant are extremely sought after. In the last few years of his life, Mantle availed himself to a select series of personal appearances and autograph sessions. Perhaps the most famous is one of his last, when he appeared at the Rivera Hotel in Las Vegas on February 19th, 1995, only six months before he died. This is one of the last autographs signed by Mr. Mantle. It is signed "Mickey Mantle - No. 7" on a collectable color photo of the much young Mantel, holding a bat, in uniform, "in the day". The photograph also has the NBA "Genuine Merchandise" seal on the lower left hand corner. The photo has been protected under a plexiglass frame, and mounted on a wood base. it also includes the original "Mickey Mantle Autograph Ticket" given out at the Riviera to the lucky fans which allowed them to meet "The Mick", and get his autograph. The autographed photo is in good condition, and can be removed from the protected plexiglass. The wood mount also includes a special plaque reading "MICKEY MANTLE - #7 - NEW YORK YANKEES". There is some worn-off wear in the faux-marble paint on the lower left hand corner of the base which as no effect on the protected autographed photo. (Photo 8"x10", Authenticating Ticket 4.5"x2", Custom Mount 11.5"x15.5").