Mickey Mantle
New York Yankees Hall of Fame center fielder and Triple Crown winner · Baseball - MLB
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Era
Circa 1980s-1990s, signed in retirement
Item Type
Official league baseball inside a plastic display cube, featuring an added inscription of his jersey number 7
Condition
Very Good; the ball appears clean and white with sharp red stitching, while the blue ballpoint signature shows good contrast with minor fading at the tail
Overall Assessment
This appears to be a desirable vintage Mickey Mantle single-signed baseball with his iconic number inscription. The greatest strength is the clean aesthetic and clear pen flow, while the major concern is verifying genuine vintage ink versus secretarial or secretarial-style forgeries. The sensible next step is submitting the item for professional in-person authentication.
AI Estimated Value
Not an official valuation$500 to $1,500 unauthenticated, potentially $3,000 to $6,000+ if certified by a premier third-party service
AI can make mistakes. This estimate is for general guidance only, not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on authentication, condition, provenance, and market demand.
Get It Authenticated
PSA/DNA, JSA, or Beckett Authentication Services, typically costing $100 to $200 with a few weeks turnaround