The 1953 Mid-Summer Classic marked the first-ever All-Star appearance by Mickey Mantle (who was selected the previous year but did not appear). This Official American League Harridge baseball is autographed by (27) members of the 1953 team. The creamy orb features beautiful blue ballpoint pennings . Includes: Sweet Spot: Eddie Robinson and Ferris Fain; North Panel: Homel (trainer), Satchel Paige, Harvey Kuenn, Mickey Vernon, Johnny Sain, Billy Goodman, Hunter and Carrasquel; South Panel: Lou Boudreau (coach), Al Rosen, Mike Garcia, Larry Doby, Phil Rizzuto, White and Zernial; West Panel: Nellie Fox, Turner (coach), Myatt (coach), Hank Bauer, George Kell and Pierce; East Panel: Minnie Minoso, Bob Lemon, Stengel (clubhouse), Allie Reynolds, Mickey Mantle, Berra (clubhouse) and Hunter (repeat signature). Full photo LOA from JSA.

SPS Item#329569