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[GKreindler]

Thank you so much for your replies, everyone!! I really appreciate you all taking the time to even think about this sort of thing (especially with it being so random).

I think I agree with everyone about the image being from April. Jon, I hadn't even thought about the bat issue, so that was a good call. Combining that with the look of the uniform, which still looks pretty stainless and crisp about the shoulders, it has to be fairly fresh. Even the way the light and shadow patterns fall across the grandstand makes me think it's gotta be from that first month too.

Craig, you're totally right about those blemishes!! I remember seeing those in some of the more well-known shots of him from that April. I had wondered what they were many years back, until I realized that it was just acne. Ya know, because he was 19 when he came up. Unreal. He was just a baby!!!

Anywho, as you can probably tell by this photo (especially if you've ever met me in person), the painting is pretty darn big.



Mickey is just about life-sized, so the whole canvas is about 86" x 62", or something along those lines. And man, it's an absolute bitch to work on!!!

Thanks again, everyone!

Graig

[Kawika]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Anywho, as you can probably tell by this photo (especially if you've ever met me in person), the painting is pretty darn big.

I was surprised when I met Graig. He weighs in at about six-eight. I understand he can dunk flatfooted. That Mantle has to be gigantic.

[GKreindler]

6'9", Kawika. 6'9".

[mr2686]

That would definitely have to be a centerpiece on a wall in someone's house. It's massive.

[Big Dave]

What would be your asking price on this?

[GKreindler]

I'm actually not sure, Dave. I don't know whether he was going to go with the whole price per square inch thing, or just come up with a larger round number. If you're interested though, drop me a PM and I'll get more information for you.

Thanks,

Graig