I never get tired of that right field bleachers story. How great would it be to find the actual questionnaire he filled out.
I have a really cool minor league Mantle sig but no pics. Back in 1950 my dad got a ball signed by Joplin Miners and Enid Giants, with the Mick on the sweet spot. My dad was 13 at the time, living in Enid and idolized the young Mantle and fellow Oklahoman. He kept it stashed away for 50+ years and then handed it down to me.
If I remember, I'll take a pic next time I'm at my safe deposit box. Until then, here are my others Micks.
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