2019 Summer Premium Live and Catalog Auction Lots 1-82 Close Aug 1- 83-end close 8/10
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/11/2019
Presented is a Mickey Mantle signature on an Official American League baseball (Bobby Brown, President). The Hall of Fame New York Yankees centerfielder has signed his name in blue ink on the sweet spot. Mantle played his entire Major League Baseball career (1951-1968) with the New York Yankees as a center fielder and first baseman. Mantle was one of the best players and sluggers and is regarded by many as the greatest switch hitter in baseball history. He was an All-Star for 16 seasons, playing in 16 of the 20 All-Star Games that were played. He was an American League Most Valuable Player three times and a Gold Glove winner once. Mantle appeared in 12 World Series including seven championships, and he holds World Series records for the most home runs (18), RBIs (40), extra-base hits (26), runs (42), walks (43), and total bases (123). This baseball has been encapsulated and authenticated by Steve Grad of Beckett Authentication (0010793783) and has been graded a perfect GEM MINT 10.