Holiday Auction Closing December 8, 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2018
This Ballantine beer advertisement has been signed by 30 members of the 1953 World Series champion New York Yankees. The advertisement, which shows a team picture of the Yankees, commemorates their five consecutive World Series victories between 1949 and 1953. The signatures on this advertisement include the Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle, Johnny Mize, Yogi Berra, Bill Dickey, Phil Rizzuto, and Whitey Ford. Additional signatures include Ed Lopat, Andy Carey, Hank Bauer, Ralph Houk, John Sain, Don Bollweg, Allie Reynolds, Joe Collins, Jim McDonald, Willie Miranda, Jerry Coleman, Bill Miller, Tom Gorman, Bill Renna, Gus Triandos, Vic Raschi, Art Shallock, Billy Martin, Steve Kraly, Jim Turner, Gil McDougald, Gene Woodling, and Charlie Silvera. The signatures have been written in blue and black marker. The advertisement measures 17.5 x 15.5 inches. It is in good condition, save for some slight peeling of the laminate on the front. This item comes with a LOA from Steve Grad of Beckett Authentication.