Porcelain collector plate titled 'The Streak' featuring a baseball player, by Bradford Exchange

This collector plate is part of Bradford Exchange's 'Legends of Baseball' series, released in the early 1990s. It depicts a famous baseball player in action at bat in a crowded stadium, commemorating his legendary 56-game hitting streak from 1941. Collector plates like this became extremely popular in the 1970s through the 1990s as limited edition commemorative items. These plates appeal to sports memorabilia collectors and baseball enthusiasts who appreciate the historical significance of famous players and moments in baseball history. They are particularly valued by fans of the New York Yankees and collectors of baseball-themed decorative items.