Mickey Mantle Autographed Baseball -- New York Yankees | JSA LOA Pending A rare and significant piece for any serious baseball or Yankees collector -- this official MLB baseball features an authentic hand-signed autograph from Mickey Mantle; one of the greatest players in the history of the game; authenticated by JSA (James Spence Authentication). Mantle's signature is among the most sought-after in the entire sports memorabilia hobby; and signed baseballs from The Mick are increasingly difficult to find in the market. Authentication Authenticated by one of the most trusted names in sports memorabilia verification: JSA (James Spence Authentication) -- a widely recognized and trusted third-party authentication service for signed sports collectibles. [?][?] Important Note -- LOA Status: The JSA Letter of Authenticity (LOA) for this item is currently in process and pending receipt. The item will ship with all available documentation; and the LOA will be forwarded directly to the buyer upon receipt. Please contact us with any questions prior to purchase. Item Details Item: Official MLB baseball Autograph: Mickey Mantle (hand-signed) Team: New York Yankees Authentication: JSA LOA -- pending (to be forwarded to buyer upon receipt) Display: Ideal for a UV-protected baseball cube or display case Condition: See authentication note above About Mickey Mantle Mickey Mantle played his entire 18-year MLB career with the New York Yankees; winning seven World Series championships and earning three AL MVP Awards (1956; 1957; 1962). A Triple Crown winner in 1956 and a 20-time All-Star; Mantle is widely regarded as one of the greatest switch-hitters and most complete players in baseball history. Known for his exceptional power from both sides of the plate and his remarkable athleticism; Mantle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974 and his #7 jersey is retired by the New York Yankees. Shipping & Handling All memorabilia is carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery. Please contact us with any questions prior to purchase.