Mickey Mantle: (October 20, 1931 - August 13, 1995) ... this sale contains several items related to the then-recent passing of the NY Yankee great - Mickey Mantle! ... selling only as a single lot - $15 total
*... (August 14, 1995) - original & complete ... New York's Hometown Newspaper - the Daily News: Sports Final - Commemorative Special - "The Mick" (1935-1995) ... (28) pages - all intact! ... VG condition! ... no tears, creases, writings or stains! ... loaded with numerous articles & black/white photos - includes a 2-page centerfold poster! ... newspaper pages have some light toning - due to age.
*... (August 14, 1995) - original & complete ... New York Post: Late City Final - Special Tribute: "Farewell" - Mickey Mantle (1935-1995) ... (12) pages - all intact! ... VG condition! ... no tears, creases, writings or stains! ... loaded with articles & black/white photos! ... newspaper pages have some light toning - due to age.
*... (Sept. 1-3, 1995) - original & complete ... official NY Yankees: Souvenir Program & Scorebook - covering baseball games played @ Yankee Stadium between the NY Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics ... this publication was released shortly after the passing of NY Yankee legend - Mickey Mantle - and features a front cover photo and an article about him within ... program consists of (60) total pages ... VG condition! ... loaded with photos & articles ... original scorecard is intact - unscored ... also includes a game day ticket stub (9-3-95).
*NOTE*... during this game, NY shortstop - Tony Fernandez (Derek Jeter's predecessor) - hit for the cycle (a rare feat) ... also, outfielder Ruben Rivera (cousin of Mariano Rivera) - played in his first Major League Baseball game.
*... (August 25, 1996) - original newspaper article (clipped) ... covering the unveiling & addition of the monument - dedicated to Mickey Mantle @ "Monument Park"- located within Yankee Stadium.