Description: This is for an original photo of Mickey Mantle - a classic Type 1 photo - circa mid 1950s based on the cars in the background - you will get the Type 1 photograph in the images provided. The photograph is in great shape - a true one-of-a-kind. A great historical candid photograph of Mickey Mantle. It is known that Mickey Mantle had a difficult time associating with fans. In an interview with Bob Costas - I highly recommend viewing it if not already - Costas mentions that his fans adored him - Mantle responded by saying that he was not aware of that - basically acknowledging that he failed to realize it - and that his lack of acknowledging his fans was one of his life’s biggest regrets. Here we have an image that is contrary to Mantle’s admitted indifference towards his fans - and regardless of his indifference here is proof of what could have been always and not just occasionally. Mantle in all his glory - like a superhero in full regalia - Superman perhaps with his cape - here is Mantle with his Yankee uniform and Yankee cap walking through the parking lot of the ballpark and likely shocking fans with acknowledgment. The faces of the two grown men in the photo - giddy with excitement - speaks volumes of the power of a super hero - he is here to save the day - but as Mantle admits - it was not to be. As is with most idols and heroes - we dream of being allotted a brief shining moment of their presence or in their presence - a moment that comes and goes quickly like a shooting star - and if we aren’t paying attention we will miss it. The photographer captured a rare magical moment that day - a momentous occasion too few in number as was admitted by a regretful and subtly emotional Mantle in his interview with Costas . This item will be shipped safe and secure via the USPS - please send inquiries if necessary - thank you for your interest in this photo.
Price: 7500 USD
Location: San Antonio, Texas
End Time: 2024-09-23T23:24:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Player: Mickey Mantle
Sport: Baseball
Year: 1950s
Original/Reproduction: Original
Team: New York Yankees
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Team-Baseball: New York Yankees
Vintage: Yes
Event/Tournament: Baseball Game
