This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/31/2005.
ONL Giles baseball signed and inscribed in black ballpoint on the side panel "To Dick, My Best Wishes, Your Friend, Mickey Mantle." Ball is lightly toned with minor scuffing, signature and inscription grade a strong 8. Our consignor has indicated that the "Dick" is of the Sisler variety, that the inscriptee was none other than Mantle's friend Dick Sisler, who played for the Cardinals and Phillies and later managed the Reds. Accompanied by a LOA from James Spence Authentication.