Lot # 126: 1965 Mickey Mantle Blasts a Home Run – United Press International Original Type I Photo – Measures Approx. 8” x 10” – PSA Type I Encapsulation

Category: Photos

Starting Bid: $200.00

Bids: 17 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Sizzling Summer Rarities Auction 2019",
which ran from 7/24/2019 11:00 AM to
8/10/2019 7:00 PM




(LOT 126)
1965 Mickey Mantle Blasts a Home Run – United Press International Original Type I Photo – Measures Approx. 8" x 10" – PSA Type I Encapsulation

Little did people realize that in 1951, the ultra-powerful powerful rookie from Oklahoma named Mickey Charles Mantle would be embarking on one of the most iconic careers in our National Pastime's glorious history. Luckily for hobbyists, there are hundreds of Mantle cards to choose from, more than accommodating the collecting community for an opportunity to own a popular baseball card of this Yankee icon. Unfortunately for advanced photo enthusiasts, the prospect of capturing one of his original batting images resides as a fractional opportunity versus the seemingly countless number of available baseball cards that flood the hobby. Offered here just happens to be one of the most imposing Mantle batting photos you will ever come across, an imposing 1965 original PSA Type 1 image with the "Commerce Comet" completing his mighty right-handed swing.

Measuring approximately 8" x 10", "The Mick" is donning his classic pinstripe Yankee uniform, obviously finishing his colossal swing from Yankee Stadium's right-handed batter's box as he watches another one of his mammoth blasts sail towards the furthest confines of the cathedral-like Stadium. Presenting itself in outstanding condition, it has stubbornly defied "father-time" by retaining virtually all of its original attributes, starting with the pristine-like black & white batting pose that reflects near-perfect contrast, crystal clear clarity, and a relatively clean surface. The extremely well centered image is a classic representation of Mantle's 'Goliath-like" power and you can literally feel his determination as he launches one of his 536 lifetime round-trippers.

No obtrusive creasing is evident and for full disclosure, there is a diminutive area of paper loss situated near the umpires left sleeve/chest protector. The verso reveals the renowned United Press International credit stamp, and there is also a narrow newspaper clipping that states Mantle is connecting on a fastball for a home run. Still the owner of the furthest official home run in baseball history, Mantle's gigantic 1953 dinger off of Senator's southpaw Chuck Stobbs ricocheted off the Griffth's Stadium scoreboard, eventually landing in a neighboring backyard some 565-feet from home plate! Impossible as it may seem, 500-foot+ round-trippers were virtually common practice for "The Mick", with his supernatural-like bat speed and unparalleled strength literally "coming to life" via this grand photo! - PSA Type I Encapsulation

MIN BID $200
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