Show everything & anything of "The Mick"

[Frozen in Time]

-----not to mention that the card shows the preferred ending (at least for the Yankees) with Mickey making a spectacular HR saving catch!!!

[ruth-gehrig]

This was a pretty cool Mantle item and the only one made. It's a handmade display sign advertising Mickey Mantle's Holiday Inn in Joplin Missouri from back in the 1950s. I couldn't ever find any info on it but I believe it was a prototype because of the size, roughly 8" by 18".

[Frozen in Time]

Vintage, original, first generation 1956 period Gallo photo - Mick's favorite - with original Raymond Gallo Photographer stamp (no zip code). They don't get much better than this!!!

This 11X14 beauty hung in Mickey's office during the first few years of his Holiday Inn.

[GKreindler]

Craig,

I've always loved that shot, and for the life of me, can't remember ever seeing anything even remotely resembling an original. Now, the eyes have it!

More! More! More!!!

Graig

[Frozen in Time]

Thanks Graig. More to come - just don't know when.

[moeson]

Rawlings Glove Tag circa 1962:

[moeson]

[jsage]

Originally Posted by moeson

Rawlings Glove Tag circa 1962:

I was lucky to get the total package: Glove with original tag and string attached, copy of magazine ad and the plastic packaging.
See photo below.

[Frozen in Time]

And what a package it is - just beautiful!!! Congratulation on a terrific acquisition. I've always loved that ad. I wonder if there is a cardboard version of the ad?

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Frozen in Time

Vintage, original, first generation 1956 period Gallo photo - Mick's favorite - with original Raymond Gallo Photographer stamp (no zip code). They don't get much better than this!!!

This 11X14 beauty hung in Mickey's office during the first few years of his Holiday Inn.

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Craig,

I've always loved that shot, and for the life of me, can't remember ever seeing anything even remotely resembling an original. Now, the eyes have it!

More! More! More!!!

Graig

Hey Craig/Graig... I completely agree with Graig/Craig. I too have never seen that image in a TYPE 1. Truly remarkable. Wish I had it. And as if that alone wasn't enough, your example is oversized and belonged to the Mick his own self! A Triple-Crown winning Mantle photo that would be a cornerstone in any Baseball Photography Collection.

[Frozen in Time]

Thanks Jimmy. There is just something about this image that perfectly captures all the qualities that I loved about Mickey.

[jsage]

Originally Posted by Frozen in Time

And what a package it is - just beautiful!!! Congratulation on a terrific acquisition. I've always loved that ad. I wonder if there is a cardboard version of the ad?

Craig -
Thanks. I thought you would enjoy seeing the total package.
As far as a cardboard version of the ad - I have never seen one.
Since it is for Armour Franks, I would think a grocery store / super market would have been the place that a cardboard advertising sign would have been used. Probably would have been a difficult placement in the deli section.
But then again - items do show.
Your Mantle photo is outstanding - how did you get that one?
Jerry

[Frozen in Time]

Type I - 1952 Spring Training. To me Mickey's expression seems both majestic and pensive at the same time - perhaps conveying the conflicting sense of confidence and self-doubt that he still felt going into his sophomore year.

[Frozen in Time]

Originally Posted by jsage

Craig -
Thanks. I thought you would enjoy seeing the total package.
As far as a cardboard version of the ad - I have never seen one.
Since it is for Armour Franks, I would think a grocery store / super market would have been the place that a cardboard advertising sign would have been used. Probably would have been a difficult placement in the deli section.
But then again - items do show.
Your Mantle photo is outstanding - how did you get that one?
Jerry

Thanks Jerry- I've never seen one either. Would be a great find!!!! I got the Gallo photo several years ago but at the moment can't remember if it was from an auction or private sale - I do remember I jumped at the chance to purchase it when I saw the original stamping.

[53Browns]

and all mine!

[GKreindler]

GREAT card, Bill. Iconic (and lovely), indeed.

G

[53Browns]

Thanks Graig, you could have painted it!

[Frozen in Time]

Love that card Bill. Interesting how they slightly modified and enlarged the image from the '51 Bowman card for the '53 Topps.

[thekingofclout]

I don't know Craig. His ear doesn't match.

BTW... that 52 Spring Training photo is yet another MONSTER image of the Mick! There will come a time Craig, that we're gonna have to talk trade...

[Frozen in Time]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

I don't know Craig. His ear doesn't match.

BTW... that 52 Spring Training photo is yet another MONSTER image of the Mick! There will come a time Craig, that we're gonna have to talk trade...

You are probably right Jimmy, but if you rotate the '51 image of Mickey's face to the more upright position found in the '53 you will see more of the similarities although they clearly enhanced/changed some details. It still seems possible to me that the '51 Bowman image formed the basis for the '53 Topps.

---and I'm sure that day will come!

[Frozen in Time]

Type I photo of the Mick with Mel Allen. Used for a "Sports Quiz" August of 1954 in Sport Magazine. Not that many images of the two together during Mickey's early years. Love the smile on Mickey and that ghostly image of the YS stands in the background.

[bravo2zero]

My favorite Mantle ball since its the only one inscribed with the #7 and I have wanted one for years and finally bought one. It was an upper deck ball until the previous owner took off the sticker, and now its got a full letter from PSA/DNA.

[CW]

I recently picked up my first Mantle autograph. This was a two page foldout from the April '69 issue of Sport magazine. This insert pays tribute to Mantle and the upcoming "Mickey Mantle Day" at Yankee Stadium during which Mantle's number was retired. Even a non-sports fan should see the simple beauty of a Mantle signature.

[HRBAKER]

[MikeKam]

Bump.

Was wondering if anyone could tell me what the value of a piece like this is:



It's apparently a Type 1 photo of his retirement, but I have no idea how to tell as I know nothing about vintage photos. Would really like one for a Mantle display though.

[whiteymet]

Mantle Bronze statue

Mantle Yoo Hoo Hartland Ashtray

[whiteymet]

two shots of the Original Hartland mold

the two different Mantle Hartland lamps

[whiteymet]

Dexter Press Hartland PC showing Mantle statue, autographed by others but not the Mick.

Collecting Figures Magazine Cover

One of only TWO Black Hartland Mantles!

[whiteymet]

Mantle signed Hartland contract!

[perezfan]

Incredible stuff Fred....

How much does that Hartland Mold weigh? Can you even lift it?

Also... why only 2 Black Mantles? Why were these even made? If there's a story behind those, would be interesting to hear it

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Incredible stuff Fred....



How much does that Hartland Mold weigh? Can you even lift it?



Also... why only 2 Black Mantles? Why were these even made? If there's a story behind those, would be interesting to hear it

Was it supposed to be painted?

[Wrightfan85]

Lucky enough to have two Mantle items:



My father got this back in the late 80's in Westchester county (he's a huge Mantle fan. I am too but I grew up rooting for the Mets ) All he had to do was pay $5 a ball. Got two Mantle's and one Aaron. I sold one of the Mantle's and got this from The Written Word:

[doug.goodman]

Scored scorecards from his first and last home runs :

[Runscott]

Still not built:

[doug.goodman]

Better scans of the first and last home run scorecards...

[Runscott]

Wow, those line-ups really show how far the mighty Yanks had fallen.

Super items, though.

[Frozen in Time]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Still not built:

Scott,

Certainly put that ball to good use!! I would have had the Berra card at the top with Mickey's.

Craig

[Runscott]

Craig, I haven't built the piece yet, but Berra at top is probably a good idea.

Another option I just thought of, would be to get a more recent single-signed Mantle ball, and trade out the blank panel for the one on my ball. Just kidding.

[Bestdj777]

Here are most of my cards:


A few recent additions that are not pictured above and probably fit a little better on this forum:

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

Better scans of the first and last home run scorecards...

Doug,
I love that Mantle 1st HR scorecard. Very cool!
Just curious, do you also own a ticket to this game?
Best,
Scott

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Doug,
I love that Mantle 1st HR scorecard. Very cool!
Just curious, do you also own a ticket to this game?
Best,
Scott

Thanx Scott. I agree, that's one of my favorite scorecards. I also have first career HR scorecards for Aaron, Mays, Killebrew, Stargell, Snider, Frank Howard, Cepeda, Hodges, Berra & Richie Allen.

I don't have a ticket for that game, I don't collect tickets per se, but I do have a bunch that have come with the programs / scorecards that I have collected.

I think my earliest stub for a Mantle played game is June 17, 1951. I think my earliest Mantle HR stub is April 21, 1954 where he hit #2 for the season, which was #59 of his career.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

Thanx Scott. I agree, that's one of my favorite scorecards. I also have first career HR scorecards for Aaron, Mays, Killebrew, Stargell, Snider, Frank Howard, Cepeda, Hodges, Berra & Richie Allen.

I don't have a ticket for that game, I don't collect tickets per se, but I do have a bunch that have come with the programs / scorecards that I have collected.

I think my earliest stub for a Mantle played game is June 17, 1951. I think my earliest Mantle HR stub is April 21, 1954 where he hit #2 for the season, which was #59 of his career.

Wow, Doug! That's a terrific collection of first HR game scorecards to own.
Nice job!

[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Wow, Doug! That's a terrific collection of first HR game scorecards to own.
Nice job!

Thank you Scott. Scored scorecards have turned into my new passion, as new (to me) Baseball Magazine supplements become harder to find.

Getting back on topic, here is the opening day 1951 program where Mantle made his ML debut, got his first hit, scored his first run, had his first RBI, etc.

Doug

[Frozen in Time]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

Thank you Scott. Scored scorecards have turned into my new passion, as new (to me) Baseball Magazine supplements become harder to find.

Getting back on topic, here is the opening day 1951 program where Mantle made his ML debut, got his first hit, scored his first run, had his first RBI, etc.

I'm curious what you autograph guys think about the the two pencil "autographs" I found on inside pages.

Doug

Doug,

And here is Mickey getting that first hit.

Craig

[GaryPassamonte]

My only post war card.

[doug.goodman]

Two infrequently found Baseball Magazine supplements.

[Misha]

Mom saved this from when she ate there back in the early 60s. Top right under Berra and Maris

[brooklynbaseball]

Also signed by 7 others

[brooklynbaseball]

From Greer Johnson

[toyman55]

Here are two Mantle items from my collection.