Did Mickey Mantle sign autographs in 1961 and 1962?

Answer 1

Yes Mickey Mantle signed Autographs in 1961, and 1962. Although he signed many autographs during his career it has been noted that he did not like to sign team baseballs in the club house. He did state during an interview that players were required to sign a dozen baseballs for the clubhouse man, otherwise you would not get a clean towel.

In general the year a signature is signed will not effect the value much unless the date is inscribed.

A Mickey Mantle single signed Baseball is worth about $400.-$600. Price will vary based on condition, and type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Rare examples of pristine signatures or inscriptions like "The Mick" "HOF 1974" or 536 HR's" could raise the price to the $1,000. price range. Personal inscription like "Good luck Mike" could sell below $400. A rarely signed full name signature "Mickey Charles Mantle" will break the $2,000 price mark as it did in a May 5th 2007 live eBay auction selling for $2,390.

After condition the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature will dictate the price. Mickey Mantle was under contract with the Upper-Deck company before he passed away. Baseballs that have the Upper deck hologram could sell in the $1,000.-$1,500. price range. signatures that have not been authenticated could sell at half the market value or less.