Collectible Store is proud to present, Mickey Mantle was an American baseball player nicknamed "The Commerce Comet" or "The Mick". He was a Major League Baseball (MLB) centerfielder and first baseman for the New York Yankees for 18 seasons, from 1951 through 1968. Mantle is regarded by many to be the greatest switch hitter of all time, and one of the greatest players in baseball history. The piece is a 7x9 vertical cherry wooden plaque with 1 inch in depth with acrylic. Clear acrylic was used on this fine piece to protect the autograph and photo. A 4x6 color action photo of Mickey Mantle batting, hand signed in blue ink and is centered in a black mat with white borders around the photo. A name card is positioned below the picture with the inscription on black ink Mickey Mantle Hall of Fame-1974 . The Certificate of Authentication (COA) from Professional Forensics Examiner Christopher L. Morales and hologram are enclosed in an envelope and attached to the back of the plaque. The plaque includes a vertical plaque holder. The piece weighs 2 pound. Certificate # CM 09652