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When did Mickey Mantle sign his first check?
The check, which was dated July 11, 1949, was in the amount of $1,150 and was signed by Mantle on the reverse. His signature had two breaks, which were between the “M” and the “i” in Mickey and the “M” and the “a” in Mantle. The “k” in Mickey contains two openings and the “y” is straight up and down.
What’s the legitimacy of Mickey Mantle’s signature?
As an author and website owner who specializes in Mickey Mantle memorabilia, the single most asked question that I receive usually centers around the legitimacy of Mickey Mantle’s signature.
How much is a Mickey Mantle baseball worth?
That year, the ball, signed by Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth and Roger Maris, was worth $30,000 to $50,000. The key to this item’s value was the condition of the signatures of all three players. Additionally, this is the only ball known to be signed by all three players.
Why did Mickey Mantle sign so many autographs?
Even though Mantle signed enough autographs to fill an abyss, his autograph remains one of the most heavily-forged signatures of all time. Due to the number of requests, Mantle used a clubhouse attendant to help meet demand, especially on team-signed items during his playing days.
Are there any Mickey Mantle items on eBay?
Many times, I will surf eBay looking for Mantle items to purchase when I come across an item that was “supposedly” signed by Mickey. The signature is so bad it is almost comical. And what makes the situation worse is the fact that there might be as many as 10 people bidding on the item.
When did Mickey Mantle start using a Sharpie?
Even though the invention of the Sharpie by W.H. Sanford dates to 1964, it wasn’t widely used for autographs until the late 1970s or early 1980s when Mickey would do card shows on a fairly regular basis. Prior to this, Mickey Mantle autographs were almost always done in black or blue ballpoint pen.
What did Mickey Mantle do after his playing career?
Following his playing career, Mickey suffered through a handful of bad investments including the failed Mickey Mantle’s Country Cookin’ chain of restaurants during the 1970s, but he did enjoy the success of Mickey Mantle’s Restaurant & Sports Bar across from Central Park in Midtown Manhattan.
