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BASEBALL BAT
DATING GUIDE |
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1979 Mickey Mantle Cameron Wholesale Building
Material Grand Slam Specials Promotion Patch |
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Cameron Wholesale
Mickey's Grand Slam
Special Patch |
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Item Details |
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CIRCA
- 1979
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RESTAURANT
- Cameron Wholesale/CertainTeed
Corp.
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SIZE
- 4" x
2.75"
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PRICE GUIDE
- $75.00-$125.00
Excellent - Near Mint condition
Because of rarity, value is estimated
based on a limited
sales history
Information
Provided by:
Keymancollectibles.com
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In 1979 Mickey Mantle was hired by
Cameron Wholesale a division of
CertainTeed corporation. Touring 19
Cameron branch cities in seven
southwestern states. Mantle introduce
the "Grand Slam Special," a home
improvement promotion to about 3,000
Cameron Wholesale building materials
dealers, Mantle personally told dealers
how to increase store traffic, boost
inventory turns and offer customers
"pre-sold" products that have add-on
sales potential.
Attendees of the meetings received this cloth patch picturing a retired
Mickey Mantle in a Yankee uniform and
cap. The star studded blue patch with a
yellow border reads "MICKEY'S GRAND
SLAM SPECIALS" and features the Cameron
Wholesale/CertaonTeed company logo.
After the meetings Mickey Mantle signed
autographs. Mickey Mantle also endorsed
building products through newspaper and
broadcast campaigns.
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Mickey Mantle Cameron
Wholesale Grand Slam Special
Patch |
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