In Terry Cashman's ode to mid-19th Century baseball, "Talkin' Baseball," the lyrical, haunting refrain that recalls the three iconic New York City center fielders of the era is "Willie, Mickey and the Duke." The Yankees star, Mickey Mantle was at his best in the early part of his career, before injuries took their toll. When Mantle and Roger Maris were chasing Babe Ruth's single-season home run record of 60 in 1961, Mantle was the fan favorite, but he fell short of the record after suffering an abscess, and he finished the year with 54 homers. With 536 home runs, the lifetime New York Yankee remains the greatest switch-hitting homer hitter in baseball history. Mantle was at his peak in 1956, when he won the American League Triple Crown with a .353 batting average, 52 home runs, and 130 RBIs. He won the AL MVP in '56, '57, and '62. Mantle was a 20-time All-Star and a 7-time World Series winner. Mantle has signed and inscribed a Rawlings Official American League Ball (Bobby Brown) on the sweet spot. Mickey used a ballpoint pen, and he wrote in blue ink. Mantle has added "NO. 7," his uniform number, as an inscription. Mantle exhibits his trademark beautiful penmanship in his signature. The single-signed baseball is in excellent condition, and it comes with a PSA LOA.