1961 Yankees Baseball Signed By (25) with Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra | World Series Champions (Beckett)

Baseball has been hand-signed by (24) members of the 1961 World Series Champion New York Yankees baseball team. Signers include Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Yogi Berra, Roger Maris, Elston Howard, Ralph Terry, Luis Arrojo, John Blanchard, Bob Hale, Rollie Sheldon, Bill Skowron, Ralph Houk, Spud Murray, Clete Boyer, Al Downing, Tony Kubek, Bobby Richardson, Tex Clevenger, Jack Reed, Bill Stafford, Bob Turley, Bud Daley, Billy Gardner, and (1) other. Baseball was also signed by Ted Kluszewski (California Angels).

The 1961 New York Yankees were a highly successful Major League Baseball team known for their powerful lineup and pitching staff. This season is often remembered for the remarkable home run race between two of the team's star players, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, as they both chased Babe Ruth's single-season home run record.

Here are some key highlights and details about the 1961 New York Yankees:

Regular Season Record: The Yankees finished the regular season with a record of 109 wins and 53 losses, which was the best record in the American League that year.

Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris: As mentioned earlier, Mantle and Maris had an epic home run race. Maris eventually broke Babe Ruth's single-season record of 60 home runs, finishing the season with 61 home runs, while Mantle hit 54. Maris's record stood until it was broken by Mark McGwire in 1998.

World Series Champions: The Yankees faced the Cincinnati Reds in the 1961 World Series. They won the series in five games, securing their 19th World Series championship. Whitey Ford, the Yankees' ace pitcher, played a significant role in their postseason success.

Manager: Ralph Houk served as the manager of the 1961 Yankees. Under his leadership, the team was able to achieve great success.

Team Dominance: The 1961 Yankees were known for their well-rounded team, which not only had power hitters like Mantle and Maris but also strong pitching with Whitey Ford and a solid supporting cast.

Legacy: This Yankees team is often regarded as one of the greatest in baseball history due to their impressive regular-season record and their dominance in the postseason.

Expansion Year: 1961 was also notable because it was the year of Major League Baseball's expansion. The American League added two teams, the Los Angeles Angels and the Washington Senators, bringing the total number of teams to 10 in each league.

The 1961 New York Yankees are remembered as one of the iconic teams in baseball history, and the home run race between Mantle and Maris remains a significant moment in the sport's history.

The autographs include an official Beckett Authentication Services hologram and matching LOA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: Beckett LOA

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