This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2019
The 1951 World Series would be a turning point in MLB history. With two wide-eyed rookies in Mickey Mantle & Willie Mays, baseball as we know it was about to change. Offered here is an Official National League (Frick) baseball signed by 25 members of the World Championship team. The ball is highlighted by a seldom-seen rookie "Mick Mantle" variation of Mantle's signature. Other signatures include Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, Johnny Mize, Gene Woodling, Ralph Houk, Joe Collins, Charlie Silvera, Bobby Brown, Bobby Hogue, Gil McDougald, Jerry Coleman, Tom Morgan, Allie Reynolds, Eddie Lopat, Hank Bauer, Jim Brideweser, Billy Martin, Vic Raschi, Joe Ostrowski, Johnny Sain, Stubby Overmire, Art Schallock and Bob Kuzuva. Please note that the Joe DiMaggio on the sweet spot has been deemed a common clubhouse by the experts. The Mantle signature is exquisite, and the cream-colored ball is in very good condition, with signatures averaging "8". Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services (BAS).