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Lot 355
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Lot Number: 355
Description: Mickey Mantle 1965 Fred Hutchinson Award from Mantle estate. After a solid pitching career with the Detroit Tigers, Fred Hutchinson managed in Detroit, St. Louis, and Cincinnati, until his bout with cancer forced him to retire. When Hutchinson died at the age of 45, he was voted Most Courageous Athlete by the Baseball Writers Association. His inspirational career continues to be remembered through the annual presentation of the Fred Hutchinson Award. The offered Fred Hutchinson Award was presented to Mickey Mantle for his exemplification of Hutchinson's beloved character. Mantle was notoriously cynical about such laurels, but in his book "The Mick," Mantle notably reflected on his appreciation for this particular award stating, "I've often thought that a lot of awards you get are made-up deals so you'll come to the dinners. Of course, there are others that have merit. I won the first Fred Hutchinson Award. It's for courage. He was a pitcher, and, later a manager in the majors. He had cancer, but he never let us feel sorry for him. He made us feel good just because we knew him. I truly appreciate that award. It's one of my favorites.รถ 16"x20" heavy chrome plaque bears the likeness of Fred Hutchinson with Mantle's name etched just below it. Includes a letter of provenance from the Mantle family: EX-MT
Estimated Price: ($2,500.00-$3,500.00)
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