Mickey Mantle Color Photograph Authentic Signature 0188.

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 an 8 x 10 , placed on a 9 x 11 vertical black frame and a white border with glass. Clear glass was used on this fine piece to protect the photo. A  3½  x 5½ color  photo of Mickey Mantle  , hand signed in blue ink. A name card is positioned below the picture with the inscription in black ink "Mickey Mantle "HALL OF FAME -1974"  ,in black mat. The Certificate of Authentication (COA) from Professional Forensics Examiner Christopher L. Morales and hologram # CM06842 is enclosed in an envelope and attached to a black mat on the back of the frame. It includes a vertical frame holder. The piece weights  1 pound.