Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1956 Mickey Mantle Poster Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1956 Print Photo of The Mick Mickey Mantle. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Pictured in a moment of reflection in the same way that he won the prestigious Triple Crown in 1956, this image of the legendary baseball player Mickey Mantle remains one of the most iconic photographs of one of the greatest offensive players of the twentieth century in a time where the game and American culture were experiencing significant transformation. Following the conclusion of World War II, the boom in America saw a population looking for legends and one of the most popular forms of entertainment during the 1950s, and the sport had the nation by storm as players' skills and talent grew along with media coverage of the stars at the time.
Mantle was born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma, and raised by his father with the lofty ambition of becoming a professional baseball player. He achieved this feat on April 17 with his debut performance with the New York Yankees. He remained with the organization for the next sixteen years and became one of the most recognized players for one of the most iconic baseball teams in the sport's history.
This photograph, capturing Mantle in a solitary moment in the locker room, is a timeless image that encapsulates the essence of his career. Its distinctive style and classic aesthetic transport the viewer back in time, forging an indelible bond between the past and present. It offers a rare glimpse into the mindset of one of America's most iconic baseball players, whose influence on the sport remains as potent today as it was during his playing days.