This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/29/2023
Providing everything from career statistics to holiday greetings to good-natured potty humor, Mantle "notation" balls have been on a steady upward value climb for years, with no end in sight. The iconic Yankee provides one of his more desirable variations here, recalling the nickname that was on every New York baseball fan's lips throughout the 1950's and 1960's. Minor toning on south panel in vicinity of authentication sticker, otherwise the ball is excellent. The blue ballpoint ink a thunderous 9/10 on the Rawlings official American League (Brown) sphere. A Mickey Mantle Museum authentication sticker serves as one form of authentication, along with a full Letter of Authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services (BAS).