“THESE PENS SUCK”
Whereas there isn’t any scarcity of Mickey Mantle autographs within the market, there’s really a singular 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 concerning the crappy writing implement he used for his John Hancocks!!
Quantity 7, one of many best baseball gamers to ever step foot on a diamond, signed his well-known Mickey Mantle autograph a long time in the past for a buddy who operated an organization that offered statues.
Mantle, utilizing a black felt high quality tip marker, signed his identify on the cardstock 46 occasions … earlier than calling an audible (we all know, fallacious 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 identify 53 extra occasions … 99 occasions in complete.
FYI, Mantle was often called a perfectionist who had immaculate handwriting. Simply have a look at the photograph … lovely penmanship.
Now, the particular merchandise is on the market for bidding on the public sale block … but it surely will not come low cost. Though the start line was $10K, the merchandise will finally promote for exponentially extra.
In truth, the cardstock has already been bid on 37 occasions, with the value already sitting at $70K.
Mantle, a 20-time All-Star and three-time AL MVP who received 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!!!
