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If you talk with sports fans, regardless of their team allegiance, one could say with a certain amount of assurance that Mickey Mantle was and still is considered by many to be one of the all time favorites to play the game of baseball. In spite of his human frailties and flaws, he was a champion to everyone who ever witnessed his ability, dedication and drive to the sport he loved. His boyish charm, coupled with his conviction to remain at the top of his game encouraged aspiring players everywhere to reach for higher standards.

Rick Fitzsimons Born in Bristol, Connecticut, where he now lives with his wife Bonnie, Rick’s interest in art emerged as a young child. Endless hours of drawing occupied much of his time as a youth. Although fascinated with the different aspects of art, he never thought he would make it his livelihood. His background in Business Management led him on an unusual path, circling back to the world of art. Rick and his dad opened an Awards and Sign shop in their hometown. Not long after, customers would request new Logo designs for their businesses, which led to applying the images to large signs and vehicles. This service soon began to include painting various landscape pictorials on the signs. As a result, his love for...