Mickey Mantle Autographs
Mantle was one of the first baseball players to sign autographs at baseball shows for financial remuneration.÷ ÷ Mantle was top billing for numerous baseball shows and his autograph sold for more than÷ many other baseball stars.÷ In the early 1990s, Mantle"s autograph on photos, gloves, and baseballs, were sold for more than $100.Mantle signed autographs at dinner parties, golf tournaments, and his upscale restaurant in New York City.÷ In his later years, Mantle signed÷ thousands of autographs under contract with Upper Deck.÷ His autographs appeared on a variety of media including baseball jerseys, baseball cards, and baseball caps.÷ Being an obliging and prolific signer, his autograph is anything but rare.
Mantle"s autograph has continued to escalate in value as demand has increased over time.÷ The problem for autograph collectors is that many Mantle autographs are forged.÷ Mantle autographs on slips of paper or index cards are nearly impossible to validate.÷ Many photos reportedly signed by Mantle÷ have÷ clever forgeries.÷ Authentication of Mantle"s autograph is made even more difficult by the fact that his autograph pattern changed dramatically over the years.÷ Serious collectors are better assured of obtaining÷ an authentic Mickey Mantle autograph when it is written÷ on a document such as a contract or÷ check.
Autographs of Mickey Mantle on sheets of paper or index cards are usually valued up to $100.÷ Photographs purportedly bearing Mantle"s÷ real autograph are valued between $250 to $1,000.÷ Mantle"s signature on a baseball depends on many factors, but may be valued for as much as $2,000.÷ Many÷ baseballs autographs by Mantle are signed with colorful expletives that may generate interest, but may also diminish it"s collectible value.
Mickey Mantle is recognized as one of baseball"s greatest ballplayers.÷ His legendary status will continue to inspire generations of future autograph collectors.
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