Let's see your interesting Mickeys

[Lordstan]

Mid 1960s newspaper photo signed by three greats. All vintage 1960's signatures.

[thenavarro]

That's a great newspaper photo. Would be neat to find out if that young man kept and still has those graphs.

[itjclarke]

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.

[David Atkatz]

Mickey signed this for me outside Yankee Stadium on August 28, 1966.

[djson1]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Mickey signed this for me outside Yankee Stadium on August 28, 1966.

David, that is one awesome signed Mick ball. I always love that shade of blue ink contrasting on the ball. Really nice.

[Mr. Zipper]

Originally Posted by djson1

David, that is one awesome signed Mick ball. I always love that shade of blue ink contrasting on the ball. Really nice.

Ditto. Beautiful even toning and a signature that explodes within contrast.

[jimjim]

Thought I would add to this thread...

Although not a rare autograph, I have always loved this photo of Mickey. I used to stare at pictures of the 1952 Topps card and curse my Grandmother for throwing away my Dad's baseball cards. Finally was able to add one (not the baseball card!) to my collection.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Mr. Zipper

Ditto. Beautiful even toning and a signature that explodes within contrast.

Thanks, Jason, Steve, Chris. Some of that "toning" is just plain old dirt--My fifteen-year-old self handled that ball quite a bit. It's an OAL Cronin ball, BTW.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Mickey signed this for me outside Yankee Stadium on August 28, 1966.

Very nice, David.

[w7imel]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

Very nice, David.

David that is a very cool ball!!! How old were you when you got that signed? Must have been a great day in life for sure!!

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by w7imel

David that is a very cool ball!!! How old were you when you got that signed? Must have been a great day in life for sure!!

I had just turned 15.

[dapro]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Mickey signed this for me outside Yankee Stadium on August 28, 1966.

The ink pops out at you. Very nice, David!

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Mickey signed this for me outside Yankee Stadium on August 28, 1966.

Could you please put me in your will?

[pooh528]

My two favorite Mantles

1) Although i did not get it in person, always felt fortunate to find a photo personalized to my name

2) This has always been 1 of my 5 favorite cards in the hobby and love it signed by all 3

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