1953 Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Game-Used & Autographed Road Flannel Jersey

Mickey Mantle’s 1953 All-Star Game Jersey: A Legendary Piece of Baseball History

An Icon of the Game

Mickey Mantle, a name synonymous with baseball greatness, carved out an illustrious 18-year career with the New York Yankees. As a switch-hitting outfielder, Mantle’s prowess at the plate was unmatched, earning him a place among the greatest in Major League Baseball history. His accolades include seven World Series championships, three American League MVP titles, and a coveted Triple Crown in 1956. Mantle’s legacy is immortalized with his No. 7 jersey retired by the Yankees, a spot on the MLB All-Century Team, and induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.

The 1953 All-Star Game Jersey

This remarkable jersey, worn by Mantle during the 1953 MLB All-Star Game, is a testament to his enduring legacy. The jersey features an “A.G. Spalding & Bros” manufacturer’s tag and a size “44” flag tag. The front left tail reads “MMantle 53X” in navy blue chain-stitching, with “NEW YORK” emblazoned across the chest and the iconic number “7” on the back, all in navy blue felt lettering. Mantle’s signature graces the left chest, adding a personal touch to this historic piece.

• Historical Significance: Worn during the 1953 MLB All-Star Game, a pivotal event in Mantle’s career.
• Iconic Player: Represents Mickey Mantle, a Hall of Famer and one of the greatest Yankees of all time.
• Unique Provenance: Originally acquired from a former major league scout during a Yankees tryout in the 1950s.
• Condition and Story: The jersey shows signs of wear, with some felt loss and a professionally restored number “7”.

A Jersey with a Story

This jersey is not just a piece of baseball memorabilia; it is a fragment of baseball history. Presented to us as game-used, it shows outstanding extended organizational use, having been photo-matched to Mantle in the Spring of 1955 and progressively matched to the 1953 MLB All-Star Game. The “X” in “MMantle 53X” likely denotes a set made specifically for use in the All-Star Game, a practice common for Spalding-manufactured jerseys of that era.

Why This Jersey Matters

The jersey’s journey began with a gentleman who received it from a former major league scout during a Yankees tryout in the 1950s. Treasured for over 50 years, this museum-level piece is being offered publicly for only the second time, standing as the hobby’s earliest known road photo-matched jersey of Yankee great Mickey Mantle. Accompanied by a full JSA & PSA/DNA LOA, a letter from MEARS, and a letter from PM&G grading it a 6, this jersey is a rare and valuable addition to any sports memorabilia collection.

For those looking to consign baseball jerseys or explore other appraisals of sports memorabilia, Grey Flannel Auctions offers unparalleled expertise and a platform to showcase such historic artifacts. This jersey is not merely a garment; it is a testament to Mickey Mantle’s enduring legacy and the indelible mark he left on the game of baseball.

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