Mickey Mantle

MLB Hall of Fame Center Fielder · Baseball - MLB

New York Yankees

1960s Peak playing or post-career era

Official league baseball

Fair to Good; aging, toning, and significant fading of the ink visible

Commonly forged, but authentic multi-signed vintage baseballs remain desirable

Overall Assessment

A classic vintage multi-signed baseball featuring what appears to be Mickey Mantle, warranting professional third-party grading and authentication.

Uncertain - requires professional authentication due to commonality of forgeries and fading

Full cursive signature with emphasized loop on the M and distinctive t-crossing

Smooth cursive flow with natural tapering at the end of the stroke

Faded dark blue or black ballpoint pen

A toned vintage baseball with red stitching featuring multiple signatures, most prominently Mickey Mantle on the sweet spot or side panel

$500 to $1,500 depending on full ball multi-signatures and verification

Consistent with mid-career exemplars, though fading limits detailed forensic comparison

Examine the fluidity of the M, baseline consistency, and lack of hesitation tremors common in forgeries

PSA/DNA or JSA

Fading makes certain strokes difficult to evaluate; multi-signed balls often contain clubhouse signatures

Estate finds and family collections require clear history or direct acquisition details

Represents the golden era of New York Yankees baseball in the 1950s and 1960s

Stable and strong market for vintage Yankee Hall of Famers

Steady long-term appreciation for certified authentic pieces

Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Willie Mays

UV-protected acrylic cube stored away from direct sunlight

Mantle signed millions of items during card shows later in life, making clean vintage examples more valuable

Identified on 8/27/2026