Mickey Mouse - Major League Baseball Player - Oakland Athletics

This charming Open Edition pin, released in 2006 at Disneyland Resort, features Mickey Mouse dressed in an Oakland Athletics baseball uniform. The design captures Mickey sliding into a base, kicking up a cloud of dust, while pointing toward a prominent team logo square featuring the iconic Athletics 'A's' script. First introduced by Walt Disney in 1928 in Steamboat Willie, Mickey Mouse remains the global face of the company and a frequent crossover star in sports-themed merchandise. This pin belongs to a broader Major League Baseball series that allowed fans to combine their love for Disney characters with their favorite professional teams. The pin utilizes a classic, dynamic pose that highlights Mickey's athletic spirit. Because this is an Open Edition release, it was widely available to park guests during the mid-2000s, making it a nostalgic piece for those who collected during that era. The combination of the world's most recognizable cartoon character and Major League Baseball branding gives this pin broad appeal among both Disney pin collectors and sports memorabilia enthusiasts. It serves as a great example of the creative licensing collaborations between Disney and professional sports leagues.