Two vintage circa 1961 glossy 7.25 x 9 photos of the pinstriped Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris in full-length post-swing poses, both individually signed and inscribed to their 1961 Yankees teammate Billy Gardner; the Mantle photo is signed in blue ballpoint, "To Billy, My Best Wishes, Mickey Mantle,” and the Maris is signed in fountain pen, "To Bill, Best wishes to a hell of a nice guy, Roger Maris." Both photos are double-matted and framed to an overall size of 22.75 x 16.75. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA and a copy of a letter of authenticity from Gardner. Dating to the famed 1961 season in which Maris and Mantle raced toward Babe Ruth's home run record, and boasting a profound association with their Wold Series–winning teammate, this is undoubtedly the finest pairing of vintage Mantle–Maris photos we have encountered.
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