http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...23/halper2.jpg

Apologies for the poor scan of an old image, but you may be glad for the lack of clarity once you read on. Framed rubber glove inscribed as follows (hands are those of Barry Halper). This was waiting for him when he arrived back in NJ after Mickey's funeral.:

"Barry,

This is the glve from my hemmorid(sic) exam.

Mickey Mantle"


Honorable mentions might also include:
- a Tommy Thevonow signed HR ball
- a pair of Jorge Posada GU batting gloves
- a signed plaster cast of a sasquatch footprint

If I had to pick an unlikely 'coaches corner type', but authentic, item to have, I think it would be the bat that Fred Gladding got his only ML hit with. I remember hearing it on the radio - quite an event.

True hobby rarities:

Autograph authentication rejection letters from Don Frangipanni, Christopher Morales, GAI, Drew Max, and Ted Taylor Authentication

(this might be the toughest lot to find so far in the whole thread)

Excellent, Mike!!!!

They exist... and attached to items where a payment for authentication wasn't received.

I would like a magnifying glass signed by Drew Max with the inscription "I wish I knew what I was looking for" or "I am not sure this thing really helps".