Winter 2014 Auction Closing Feb 7
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/8/2014
Offered is a pristine example of the Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris signed limited-edition H&B bat produced in 1984 to commemorate their historic 1961 season. Limited to a run of 115 bats (total of their combined HRs in 1961), this item is revered as the greatest possible dual signed Mantle/Maris piece ever created. These bats are extremely popular, and due to their initial scarcity and the relative lack of examples which change hands, when one comes to auction, the interest is steep. Each players facsimile signature is "burned" into the barrel, with the amount of home runs hit just below. Next to the Maris label is stamped "LIMITED EDITION 115 of 115" indicating this was the final signed bat of this exceptionally unique item. The bat features bold, blue Sharpie signatures of Mantle and Maris scripted directly below their individual barrel stampings. This item is well-known in hobby circles as being a highly desirable item, and rarely offered at auction. Our consignor obtained this bat directly from the organizer of the original signing, and obtained this bat the day after it was signed by Mantle and Maris. The bat measures 35 inches, weighs 31 ounces, has "A92" stamped on the knob and is in Near Mint condition. Full LOA from PSA/DNA, cert number E33657; and full LOA from James Spence Authentication (JSA), cert number X63796.