Thanks for the kind words, Mike. I meant every word, your Mantle bat RULES!
Here's a letter that spells out the future of the Pittsburgh Pirates Organization. Although the Dodgers did most everything they could to hide the talents of their young gifted Right Fielder, the Bucs snapped him up in the Draft. Also included is a copy letter of the request of Clemente's contract and bonus status that the Pirates sent Nov. 23, 1954.
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