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