This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/27/2015
The 1965 New York Yankees weren't the best team in franchise history, falling short of expectations in an era that was so accustomed to Mantle powering the Yankees to championships. For that reason among others, 1965 team signed Yankees baseballs weren't in high demand & it shows years later as they remain highly scarce, yet coveted due to the star studded squad. Offered here is possibly the nicest example in all the hobby sourced directly from Tom Tresh's personal collection. Adding to the allure of this ball is the fact it may have been Roger Maris's baseball originally, as the Yankees typically signed team balls to the team and added the number of the player, which this ball shows "9." Signatures on this creamy Official American League Cronin baseball include: Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Whitey Ford, Tom Tresh, Elston Howard, Bobby Richardson, Tony Kubek, Clete Boyer, Hector Lopez, Mel Stottlemyre, Al Downing, Jim Bouton & others. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.