Mickey Mantle Memorabilia Buying Guide

By Sean J. O'Rourke

Yankee legend Joe DiMaggio once called a young Mickey Mantle "the greatest prospect I can remember." The Yankee Clipper certainly hit the nail on the head. Mantle would step up from a small Oklahoma town to become one of the greatest players in baseball history. A shortstop, Mantle debuted for the New York Yankees on April 17, 1951 and was immediately converted to right field. Mantle was a feared hitter with tremendous power from either side of the plate and in 1956, he won baseball's Triple Crown award by leading the Majors in average (.353), home runs (52) and runs batted in (130). In 1956 won the first of his three Most Valuable Player Awards while leading the Yankees to their 16th World Championship. Mantle would shine brightest on the game's grandest stage. Before his retirement, the Mick would own the World Series' all-time records in home runs (18), runs batted in (40) and runs scored (42). All in all, Mantle would be the centerpiece of a terrifying Yankees offense that led the Bombers to seven World Series Championships during Mantle’s 18-year big league career. A 16-time American League All-Star, Mantle slugged 536 home runs, including some of the longest in Major League history, while maintaining a .298 career batting average. He retired in 1968 with over 2,400 career hits and had his signature No. 7 retired by the Yankees.  In 1974, the Mick was enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

One of the most sought-after autographs in existence, authentic signed Mickey Mantle memorabilia is some of the most in-demand and valuable on Earth. For the serious baseball memorabilia enthusiast, I've compiled this list for the collector looking to add the legendary No. 7 to their sports room.

Framed Autographed Display w/ Roger Maris: What baseball fan could ever forget the summer of 1961? Legends and New York Yankees teammates Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle both chased Babe Ruth's all-time home run record. Together, Maris and Mantle combined for one of the greatest seasons two teammates ever shared. As Mantle crushed 54 dingers, Roger Maris tied Ruth's mark of 61 on October 1, 1961. Combining for 270 runs batted in, the "M+M Boys" led New York to 109 regular season wins before crushing the Cincinnati Reds in the 1961 World Series. The perfect way to honor possibly the most lethal duo in baseball history, this framed collage is a must-have for every true Yankee fan. Fitted with a custom frame and set over those unmistakable Yankee pinstripes, this great collage features a black and white photo of Mantle and Maris, an engraved gold nameplate and two authentic autograph cards, one hand-signed by Roger Maris and the other hand-signed by Mickey Mantle. A dynamite asset for every baseball enthusiast, this autographed collage comes complete with a PSA/DNA Certificate of Authenticity. Add not only two Hall of Famers but two of the greatest, most unforgettable gentlemen to ever step foot on the diamond with this beautiful framed collage showcasing Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle to your collection today!

Framed Photograph of Mantle, Joe DiMaggio & Ted Williams: The absolute centerpiece for any-sized sports memorabilia collection. This handsome 16x20 framed photograph is hand-signed by baseball legends Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams. Artistically matted and framed, this absolutely stunning photo comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Millionaire Gallery. I highly insist, if you have the means, to not pass up on the opportunity to add three men who were all at one time or another the best baseball player in the world, to your collection. Mantle, DiMaggio and Williams combined for an incredible 1,418 home runs, eight Most Valuable Player awards, 46 All-Star appearances and most importantly, three spots in Baseball's Hall of Fame. An absolute can't-miss asset for the memorabilia enthusiast, add three of the greatest gentlemen to ever step on to the diamond to your collection today.

Signed Painted Baseball: A first-class, truly original cornerstone for the serious baseball collection, this authentic MLB baseball has been painted by artist James Spence and hand-signed by legendary New York Yankee Mickey Mantle. A unique way to add one of the game's all-time greatest to your sports room, renowned artist James Spence has beautifully painted Mickey Mantle and his signature smile onto the side of the actual baseball! A flawless gem for your collection, this rare piece comes complete with a Hollywood Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity. An essential for the die-hard collector, make a Hall of Fame addition to your sports room today!

Signed Mickey Mantle Baseball: One of the most distinctive and sought-after signatures in all of sports, the legendary Mickey Mantle has hand-signed this authentic Rawlings baseball in bold black ink. Debuting in 1951, Mantle would spend all 18 seasons of his professional career with the New York Yankees. One of the greatest players in baseball history, Mantle won three American League Most Valuable Player awards and seven World Series Championships playing for the Bronx Bombers. Renowned as one of the most potent power hitters in the game's history, Mantle hit 536 career home runs, some said to have traveled well over 500 feet! A 16-time All-Star, Mickey Mantle has hand-signed this official Rawlings MLB baseball that makes an absolutely perfect centerpiece for your sports collection. One of the most unforgettable, unmistakable legends in baseball history, I highly recommend owning this authentic autographed baseball. This Mickey Mantle autographed baseball comes included with a Jimmy Spence Certificate of Authenticity.

Signed Framed Time Life Cover: A first-class piece of authentic memorabilia, this Time Life magazine article features Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle and is hand-signed by the Yankee legend. Along with this rare autographed image of Mantle, this photograph comes custom-framed and complete with a New York Yankees insignia, the unmistakable Yankee Stadium facade and the Mick's major career statistics. Double-matted and set over a deep blue backdrop, this framed collage comes with a Hollywood Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity. Mantle's signature is amongst the most-desired in all of sports, and adding this Hall of Famer and baseball legend to any memorabilia collection immediately distinguishes that collection from the rest of the pack. Don't pass up on the chance to own your very own piece of sports history today with this Mickey Mantle autographed framed Time Life cover!

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