The Legendary Mickey Mantle collectors plate by artist Robert Tanenbaum was issued by the Hamilton Collection in Association with Sports Impressions around 1991/92.
The Hamilton Collection Mickey Mantle plates typically sell below their issued price. Commonly found on ebay, regardless of the year of issue they generally sell for about $10.-$15. They often sell for as low as $5.00, and occasional hit the $20. mark.
In a recent auction a (Dec. 2008) a 7" Legendary Mickey Mantle collectors plate from the best Baseball collection issued by the Hamilton collection, Limited to 28 firing days sold for $9.90.
Hamilton collection, collectors plates are typically limited to 28 firing days. Limited edition is A term often used by manufacturers of collectibles to indicate scarcity. A limited edition means just that - production of the item in question will be limited to a certain number. However, that number may be large or small, and is relevant to the amount of collectors interested in it. The value of a limited edition item is high only if the number made is less than the number of collectors that desire the item. If the Limited amount made is more than the amount of collectors interested, the value will go down. If the piece reads Limited to a certain amount of "Firing Days" This means that the product will be produced for that amount of time while orders are being taken. There is no set number and the "Limited Edition" can be over produced. More Items than collectors means less value. Often theses plate will have a resale value of less than the issued price. For more information on Mickey Mantle Hamilton Collection plates or from the Bradford Exchange visit the link below.
Bradford Exchange 1956 WS Mickey Mantle PlateYes there was a Collectors plate issued by the Bradford Exchange. The plate was part of a series called "The Mickey Mantle Collection". The six plate set was released in 1996, and came with a certificate of authenticity. The plates include:Bronx Bomber"500 Home Run1956 World Series1961 Home Run ChaseThe Oklahoma KidTriple Crown Season
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As a youth, Mickey Mantle was a natural right handed baseball player. His father began teaching Mantle the game of baseball at an early age. By the time he was in third grade, his father had taught him to hit as a lefty. From that point on Mantle was a switch hitter, meaning he could bat from either side of home plate.
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Mickey Mantle holds the American League record for games with home runs from both sides of the plate with 10. Ken Caminiti holds the National League record, also with 10. Eddie Murray holds the major league record with 11, 9 times in the American League and twice in the National League.
Mickey Mantle hit his 500th home run at Yankee Stadium on May 14, 1967. The solo blast came in the 7th inning against relief pitcher Stu Miller of the Baltimore Orioles. Miller was right-handed so Mantle batted left-handed. This is confirmed by the photograph of the event that you can find at various places.
Not so Limited EditionThe Hamilton Collection Mickey Mantle plates sell below their issued price. Commonly found on eBay regardless of the year of issue they generally sell for about $10.-$15. They are often sold for as low as $5.00, and occasional hit the $20. mark. In a recent auction a 1992, 6" Mickey Mantle plate issued by the Hamilton collection Limited to 28 firing days went unsold for $5.99 another sold for $10.50 The larger plates might sell a little higher but not by much.Hamilton collection, collectors plates are typically limited to 28 firing days. Limited edition is A term often used by manufacturers of collectibles to indicate scarcity. A limited edition means just that - production of the item in question will be limited to a certain number. However, that number may be large or small, and is relevant to the amount of collectors interested in it. The value of a limited edition item is high only if the number made is less than the number of collectors that desire the item. If the Limited amount made is more than the amount of collectors interested, the value will go down.If the piece reads Limited to a certain amount of "Firing Days" This means that the product will be produced for that amount of time while orders are being taken. There is no set number and the "Limited Edition" can be over produced. More Items than collectors means less value. Often theses plate will have a resale value of less than the issued price.For more information on Mickey Mantle Hamilton Collection plates or from the Bradford Exchange visit the link below.
Not so Limited EditionThe Hamilton Collection Mickey Mantle plates sell below their issued price. Commonly found on eBay regardless of the year of issue they generally sell for about $10.-$15. They are often sold for as low as $5.00, and occasional hit the $20. mark. In a recent auction a 1992, 6" Mickey Mantle plate issued by the Hamilton collection Limited to 28 firing days went unsold for $5.99 another sold for $10.50 The larger plates might sell a little higher but not by much.Hamilton collection, collectors plates are typically limited to 28 firing days. Limited edition is A term often used by manufacturers of collectibles to indicate scarcity. A limited edition means just that - production of the item in question will be limited to a certain number. However, that number may be large or small, and is relevant to the amount of collectors interested in it. The value of a limited edition item is high only if the number made is less than the number of collectors that desire the item. If the Limited amount made is more than the amount of collectors interested, the value will go down.If the piece reads Limited to a certain amount of "Firing Days" This means that the product will be produced for that amount of time while orders are being taken. There is no set number and the "Limited Edition" can be over produced. More Items than collectors means less value. Often theses plate will have a resale value of less than the issued price.For more information on Mickey Mantle Hamilton Collection plates visit the link below.
For various reasons, batters hit better when they are on the side of the plate opposite from the side the pitcher is throwing from. A batter who can hit equally well from both sides of the plate thus eliminates any advantage a pitcher throwing from the same side would have. Thus, Mantle was raised to be a switch hitter by his family.
Mickey Mantle plateThe Hamilton Collection Mickey Mantle plates such as "The Best Baseball" sell below their issued price. Commonly found on eBay regardless of the year of issue they generally sell for about $10.-$15. They are often sold for as low as $5.00, and occasional hit the $20. mark. In a recent auction a 1992, 6" Mickey Mantle plate issued by the Hamilton collection Limited to 28 firing days went unsold for $5.99 another sold for $10.50 The larger plates might sell a little higher but not by much.Hamilton collection, collectors plates are typically limited to 28 firing days. Limited edition is A term often used by manufacturers of collectibles to indicate scarcity. A limited edition means just that - production of the item in question will be limited to a certain number. However, that number may be large or small, and is relevant to the amount of collectors interested in it. The value of a limited edition item is high only if the number made is less than the number of collectors that desire the item. If the Limited amount made is more than the amount of collectors interested, the value will go down.If the piece reads Limited to a certain amount of "Firing Days" This means that the product will be produced for that amount of time while orders are being taken. There is no set number and the "Limited Edition" can be over produced. More Items than collectors means less value. Often theses plate will have a resale value of less than the issued price
Waves is the part of convection current. This is the mantle and is related to plate motions.
The mantle is below the plates.