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From 1951, when he hit .267 as a 19-year-old Yankees rookie through 1968, when he belted the last of his 536 career home runs, Mickey Mantle captured the imagination of a generation. A three-time Most Valuable Player, Mantle won the Triple Crown in 1956. Despite being plagued by injuries, he hit over .300 10 times and played in 12 World Series for a team that won seven World Championships during his career.
Here is an H&B commemorative bat that has been signed by Mickey Mantle. The barrel features a stamping that reads, "Commemorating - 536 Lifetime Home Runs - Limited Edition 1985 - 386 of 536." Mantle has signed the barrel in blue marker, and his scripting reflects "8-9" quality. The bat is EX due to minor wear near the barrel end. Mantle was enshrined at Cooperstown in 1974 and passed away in 1995.
Full LOA from PSA/DNA (Z05398).