This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/1/2017
Known as the M&M Boys, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris teamed up for one of the most exciting summers of baseball in 1961. With both men on the chase for beating Babe Ruth's record of sixty home runs in a season, the country watched carefully, many rooting against them in defense of Ruth keeping the record. Injuries led Mantle to drop out of the race near the end, but Maris continued, and in the final game of the season, he hit number 61. Putting a cherry-on-top of that magical season, the Yankees would also win the World Series in impressive fashion. Offered here is an ultra-rare clubhouse free 1961 Yankees team-signed official American League baseball by Elston Howard, Roger Maris, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford & more in ballpoint. Making this offering even more special is the wide known fact that Yankees teams in the 60's would team signed baseballs for the number of the player seen on the stamping. A 10 can be seen on this ball, making this offering originally intended for no other than Tony Kubek! Overall in fine condition with the ball overall in excellent condition given its age. Authenticated by James Spence Authentication with a full letter of authenticity.