This three-panel AP wire photo of Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle swinging the bat in spring training of 1959 was signed by "The Mick" in 8/10 blue ink around the same time. The photo is in EX condition and comes with an LOA. A 16-time All-Star, Mickey Mantle played all 18 of his major league seasons as the center fielder for the New York Yankees, winning seven World Series and three MVP awards. He is regarded as the greatest switch-hitter of all-time.