Autographed Young Mantle "Taking His Warm Up Swing" 8x10 B/W Photo COA

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Autographed Young Mantle "Taking His Warm Up Swing" 8x10 B/W Photo
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A very young Mantle is the subject of study in this black and white 8x10. Taken at the beginning of his career with the New York Yankees, Mantle is shown doing warm up swings at Yankee Stadium. The photo also features his autograph. Ready for framing and display, this early shot of The Mick will make a welcome addition to any sports memorabilia collection.
Includes STAT Certificate of Authenticity
Measures 8x10
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MICKEY MANTLE

Bats: Both , Throws: Right
Height: 5' 11" , Weight: 198 lb.
Born: October 20, 1931 in Spavinaw, OK
Signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent in 1949.
Debut: April 17, 1951
Final Game: September 28, 1968
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by BBWAA as Player in 1974 (322/365 ballots).
Died: August 13, 1995 in Dallas, TX

Mickey Mantle Stats

Mickey Mantle's biography is much more than just stats on the back of a baseball card. He was a small-town farm boy who not only succeeded in the demanding baseball environment of New York City, but is arguably the most beloved Major League baseball player of all time. Mick played his entire career – 18 Major League seasons – with the New York Yankees. No surprise; who would trade Mickey Mantle??

Yankee Superstar

Considering the injuries he sustained – beginning in his rookie year – that reduced his playing time, Mickey Mantle accumulated some impressive stats!
565-foot home run

Mickey Mantle was a true superstar player whose tremendous offensive skills were equaled by his swift defensive play in centerfield.
3-time American League Most Valuable Player (A.L. MVP)
Won the rare Triple Crown in 1956 (hasn't been won since 1967!)
.990 or better fielding percentage 6 times; Gold Glove in 1962
A.L. home run leader 4 times
A.L. run leader 6 times
Hit 536 Career home runs even with all his injuries.

Appeared in every year's All Star game 1952-1968, except 1966
Mickey homers twice in Game 2 (& bats .400!) in the 1960 World Series.
Mick was the type of player who really rose to challenging situations, as his post-season statistics show. Stats marked with ‘*’ still stand as World Series records
Led Yankees to 12 American League pennants and 7 World Series championships (in 12 Series)
HOME RUNS - 18* | RBI - 40* | RUNS - 42* | WALKS - 43*
| TOTAL BASES - 123