📖 DESCRIPTION Step back into the golden age of baseball with this striking Mickey Mantle "Bronx Bomber" collector plate, capturing the power and presence of one of the Yankees' greatest legends. The artwork showcases Mantle mid-swing with a stadium full of energy behind him-classic Americana at its finest. Produced by The Bradford Exchange in 1996, this piece blends sports history with collectible artistry in a way that feels right at home in a den, office, or memorabilia wall. The metal rim with star accents gives it that extra patriotic touch, while the vivid print still carries strong color decades later. Whether you're a lifelong Yankees fan or just appreciate baseball history, this one swings for the fences.
🧾 ITEM IDENTIFICATION Brand/Maker: The Bradford Exchange Item Type: Decorative Collector Plate Title: "Bronx Bomber" Player: Mickey Mantle Artist: Stephen Gardner Collection: Mickey Mantle Collection (First Issue) Year: 1996 League Licensing: MLB Officially Licensed Bradex Number: 84-B10-117.1 Plate Number: 3527A Material: Porcelain / Ceramic with metal display rim Color: Multicolor (Yankees theme, blue, white, gold tones) Country of Origin: USA (Bradford Exchange production) 📏 DIMENSIONS Diameter: ~8.5 inches ⚖️ WEIGHT Approx. 1-2 lbs 🌎 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN United States 📅 DATE OF MANUFACTURE 1996
🔍 CONDITION STATEMENT (Rating: 8/10) Plate surface is in very good vintage condition with strong color and no major chips or cracks Light age-related discoloration on the back Display hardware present and functional Minor wear consistent with age and display use
💡 FUN FACT Mickey Mantle hit 536 career home runs, but what made him legendary was his switch-hitting power-he could send it out of the park from either side of the plate, which is still rare even today.
📦 SHIPPING & HANDLING Ships safely & securely from rural Colorado with careful packing and insurance included. Ground Advantage is standard, or Priority Mail options available depending on location and combined order size.
↩️ RETURNS No returns unless item not as described/pictured.