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Permalink Reply by Erich Jerozal on December 22, 2013 at 10:20pm

I would say clubhouse on the ball.  I do not know about Maris.  As for all the other Mantles I really like 1 and 2.  I think all are good as well Mike. 

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on December 22, 2013 at 10:22pm

Thanks Erich! I don't know much about early Mantle signatures, but I would assume that at least some characteristics of his signature would be present in comparison to what is now his "signature" signature. I just don't see any similarities so thats why I think there's a good chance that signature is clubhouse as well. 

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on December 23, 2013 at 3:57am

the mantle is clubhouse, the maris is authentic. HIs signatures from the sixties are very similar to his later in life style.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on December 23, 2013 at 4:06am

Here is an authentic Mantle on a 1961 team ball

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Permalink Reply by Null on December 23, 2013 at 6:43am

Terrier is correct, I've seen that ball before, it is a Clubhouse. His 60's sig looked like his modern, except the "loops" pointed a little more South! 

All others are authentic IMO. 

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Permalink Reply by Null on December 23, 2013 at 7:07am

Check out the difference in just a few years, pretty cool to see it evolve:

1959

1962

Here is an AUTHENTIC 1962 team ball:

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on December 23, 2013 at 7:35am

It is pretty cool how in a span of a few years he used a few variations but then he solidified one signature and used it. Shows why the vintage ones are so much more valuable as well :P

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kaminski on December 23, 2013 at 7:34am

Thanks guys, the ball sold for $255. Still a great deal I think, kinda second guessing myself now that I didnt buy it haha.

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