Mantle looks on lovingly as friend and fellow night-lifer Billy Martin inspects his bat before the 1952 World Series. In their first full seasons with the Bronx Bombers, Martin and Mantle would each play instrumental roles in the Yankees 7-game victory over the Dodgers that fall. Dated October 1, 1952, this crystal clear 7x9 International News Photo has the full tag line still attached to the back. A 2" crack along the lower right border and some minor wrinkling are its only imperfections and it grades a solid (EX).
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