The number 9 bat is an older inexpensive store model bat but I have never seen one endorsed by Mickey Mantle. A Mickey Mantle Store Model bat will sell in the $40.-$100. price range. There are many factors that could effect the value more or less. As with all Collectible condition is important. Used and abused, bats with chips, faded printing,or split wood, will sell for far less than bats that are in used but excellent condition, to unused mint condition. The size and model number of the bat is important as well. A bat closer to the size, and model the ballplayer used during his career will be of higher value. Little league bats, 31 inches or shorter will be of less value. The date the bat was made. Older bats will sell at a higher price. To find out how old your Mickey Mantle Hillerich and Bradsby bat is and other information on Mickey Mantle bats, visit the link below. Louisville Slugger Bat Dating.
$1,200.
Mickey Mantle Uniform NumbersNo. Mickey Mantle was issued uniform number 6 as a rookie in 1951. After a bad start Mickey was sent down to the minors. When Mickey was called back up to the Yankees that same year, he was issued number 7 for good.
1997 Topps Mickey Mantle 1960 reprint 563The original Topps Mickey Mantle card number 563 was issued in 1960. In 1997 Topps issued a reprint of the 1960 Topps Mickey Mantle card.
Lou Gehrig Hillerich & Bradsby 40The designation 40 is a secondary line of retail store model bats sold by Hillerich & Bradsby. In general a Lou Gehrig store model bat could be worth between $200. -$400. Besides condition there are many factors that will effect the price more or less. Baseball bats closest to the players size and model number that was used during his playing days will sell at a higher price. Decal bats are very desirable and could sell in the $1,000.'sThe dating of the bat is one of the most important factors on value along with condition. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made.
That would be the GREAT Mickey Mantle.....
Mickey Mantle wore #7.
Mickey Mantle number 7On April 17, 1951 the 19 year old Mickey Mantle broke into the big leagues with the New York Yankees wearing uniform number 6. After a bad start Mickey was sent down to the minors. He told his dad he was going to quit, and his father told him to pack his bags to come home. After a second thought to try again Mickey was then called up again to the Yankees, and was then issued number 7, the number he would wear the rest of his career.
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Bill Cerv wore #7 in 1951 before Mantle did.
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