The Collectible Store is proud to present Mickey Mantle was the New York Yankees' most beloved slugger since Babe Ruth. He played his first game for the Yankees in 1951, the same year Joe DiMaggio retired; Mantle went on to replace DiMaggio in center field. Mantle was famous for his home run power both right- and left-handed; he hit 536 home runs in his career. Mantle was voted the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1956, 1957 and 1962, and won seven World Series championships with the Yankees before he retired on March 1, 1969. The piece is a 9 x12 horizontal black and gray wooden plaque. Clear acrylic was used on this fine piece to protect the photo. A 4 x 6 black & white action photo of Mickey Mantle holding a ball with a black mat. A name card is positioned beside the picture with the inscription in black ink "Mickey Mantle " THE COMMERCE COMET "Hall of Fame - 1974" and hand signed in blue ink. The Certificate of Authentication (COA) from Professional Forensics Examiner Christopher L.Morales and hologram # CM17424 is enclosed in an envelope and attached to a black mat on the back of the plaque. It includes a horizontal plaque holder. The piece weights 2 pounds.