Banana Mantle?!?
 

My buddy just bought this. Has a JSA letter, but I’m wondering if it is a banana Mantle fake? Best pic I can get. Experts?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...60a94f65d.jpeg


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It looks bad to me.

Steve

It's a real Mantle...just looks like his hand may have slipped by the "ey" while he was signing

Charles is correct.

That Mantle is authentic.

Thank you, guys. Helpful as always. Much appreciated.


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Banana Hammock? :)

What's with the term Banana here?

Mantle sig looks good.

nice call;:):):):):)
Banana Mantles look like a banana. Go on ebay a look for the cheapest Mantle balls. You will see a thin loop that really looks like a Banana:eek:

I thought it was because he liked to drink banana daiquiris...I mean, we all know he was a switch hitter. LOL

Absolutely authentic mantle

Ah, yes, I noticed the banana shapes on eBay, after you mentioned it...thanks.

Here's a bad one for sure...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mickey-Mant...QAAOSwG0taqdbc

Tim, that is being sold by one of the "Florida" sellers of forgeries.

I've posted dozens of threads on the "Florida" sellers.

https://live.autographmagazine.com/f...rged-autograph

https://live.autographmagazine.com/f...io-baseball-co

yes it's putrid for sure but not the banana Mantle variety. Here is a nice banana mantle for you to enjoy. Tra la la, tra la la la,:D

yes it's putrid for sure but not the banana Mantle variety. Here is a nice banana mantle for you to enjoy. Tra la la, tra la la la,:D

Thanks Chris, I have read your threads in the past, great info!