“THESE PENS SUCK”

While there is no 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 in regards to the crappy writing implement he used for his John Hancocks!!

Number 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 bought statues.

Mantle, utilizing a black felt tremendous tip marker, signed his identify on the cardstock 46 occasions … earlier than calling an audible (we all know, incorrect 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 referred to as a perfectionist who had immaculate handwriting. Just have a look at the picture … lovely penmanship.

Now, the particular merchandise is obtainable for bidding on the public sale block … but it surely will not come low cost. Although the start line was $10K, the merchandise will in the end promote for exponentially extra.

In reality, 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 Series, 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!!!