Partially toned W.White National League baseball singed by Mantle across the sweet spot in blue ink adding uncommon inscription, "He was safe asshole!" to the top panel. The inscription was a light hearted reference to a play at third base in which Mantle slid into Brooks Robinson and was called out. Signature and inscription rate 8 out of 10. Ball itself has some partial light age toning to a few areas. Includes full LOA from PSA/DNA (8 NM-MT): Ball: VG-EX, Signature: NM-MT
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