“THESE PENS SUCK”
Whereas there isn’t any scarcity of Mickey Mantle autographs within the market, there’s actually a novel merchandise on the public sale block at Lelands … a 14″ x 20″ cardstock signed 99 occasions by the MLB legend, which features a particular message in regards to the crappy writing implement he used for his John Hancocks!!
Quantity 7, one of many biggest baseball gamers to ever step foot on a diamond, signed his well-known Mickey Mantle autograph many years in the past for a buddy who operated an organization that bought statues.
Mantle, utilizing a black felt high-quality tip marker, signed his title on the cardstock 46 occasions … earlier than calling an audible (we all know, improper sport).
“THESE PENS SUCK” … the slugger wrote with an arrow pointing at his earlier signature.
Then, seemingly not lacking a beat, Mickey continued signing his title 53 extra occasions … 99 occasions in complete.
FYI, Mantle was often known as a perfectionist who had immaculate handwriting. Simply have a look at the photograph … lovely penmanship.
Now, the particular merchandise is accessible for bidding on the public sale block … nevertheless it will not come low-cost. Though the start line was $10K, the merchandise will finally promote for exponentially extra.
Actually, the cardstock has already been bid on 37 occasions, with the worth already sitting at $70K.
Mantle, a 20-time All-Star and three-time AL MVP who gained seven World Collection, handed away in 1995 on the age of 63. Mickey signed a bunch, particularly later in life … however, good luck discovering a greater backstory than the one behind these autographs.
Good luck!!!
