"MICKEY MANTLE'S SWITCH HITTER BATTING PRACTICE SET."
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Auction #208 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1277 in auction 208
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Item Description
12.5x16x4.5" deep printed corrugated cardboard box has illustration of Mantle on top. Text explains "Remote Control Automatic Mechanical Switch Hitter Indoor And Outdoor Batting Practice Set." Made by Irwin. c. 1960s. Box holds 12" tall plastic pitching device. Included is thin hose w/rubber bladder to activate pitching action. Bladder has lost elasticity and has some minor cracking. Also includes three plastic balls as issued. Original instructions and box insert are present, though instructions have heavy aging. Pitching unit has several melt marks on back side not affecting side w/text reading "Mickey Mantle Switch Hitter." Box lid has clear tape reinforcement to die-cut portion. Although box shows moderate wear, set appears complete as issued. Box VG. Set displays Fine. Rare.
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