This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/30/2017
The 1961 season would go down as one of the most exciting in Major League Baseball history, with Mickey Mantle & Roger Maris battling all season in the “Chase for 61” to dethrone Yankee legend & American icon, Babe Ruth. Offered here is a team-signed Official American League (Cronin) baseball signed by twenty-seven members of the legendary squad. Signatures include Roger Maris, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Bob Turley, Al Downing, Rollie Sheldon, Hector Lopez, Ralph Terry, Bobby Richardson, Bob Cerv, Bob Hale, Joe Demaestri, Johnny Blanchard, Luis Arroyo, Jim Coates, Tony Kubek, Hal Reniff, Tex Clevenger, Bill Stafford, Bud Daley, Clete Boyer, Billy Gardner, Jim Coates, Elston Howard, Moose Skowron, Earl Torgeson. Mickey Mantle's signature has been deemed to be a clubhouse signature, a common practice of the era. The ball is in overall fine condition. Authenticated by PSA/DNA with a full letter of authenticity.