This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/1/2002.
The 1951 New York Yankees won 98 games en route to a World Championship that would be the 14th in franchise history. Led by an aging Joe DiMaggio and a young Mickey Mantle, the Yanks were unstoppable. This Joe DiMaggio signature model K55 Louisville Slugger has been signed by 27 members of that World Championship team. Signers include Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin, Bill Dickey, Whitey Ford, Vic Raschi, Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto, Gene Woodling, Allie Reynolds, Tom Henrich, Johnny Mize, Hank Bauer, Gil McDougald, Tommy Byrne, and others. The blue marker signatures rate from 8 to near 10 with the Hall of Famers among the strongest. The bat itself shows minimal wear, which does not detract from the visual appeal. The autographs come with a letter from PSA/DNA.