December 1, 2016: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/1/2016
This 24x36 poster features Mickey Mantle wearing a crown and holding three bats, with each indicating his Triple Crown statistics. The piece was done by Wayne Prokopiak and called "Summer of '56" with Mantle signing in black Sharpie and adding "1956." The artist has also signed the piece in black, adding "AP 24/35" indicating it's an Artist's Proof. The Mantle signature is authenticated by JSA with a full LOA. The poster arrives with an inexpensive frame so the piece could removed easily.
Mickey Mantle Signed Wayne Prokopiak Triple Crown Lithograph Inscribed "1956" (JSA)
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