New Jersey native gifted Mickey Mantle baseball bat in 1963 stuns appraiser at Antique Roadshow

In 1963, then 8-year-old Nancy entered the Yankees bat boy contest, but as a girl, was ruled ineligible. She later became an honorary "bat girl" and was gifted his Mickey Mantle's baseball bat. David Muir reports on the bat's Antique Roadshow debut.

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[mase]

I do not blame her for not selling the bat. It is worth so much more with the story behind it.

[ginac]

It's awesome that this lady values the memory rather than the money. RIP M.M.

[coreyboldt]

I love how he autographed it with some type of engraver

[marnavanloo]

This gave me chills. What an honorable man to give a kid such a gift.

[mjzvlkt]

Something’s are priceless to the owner.

[danadams]

Some memories are worth holding onto. I wouldn't sell it, either.

[michaelmiller]

right...that estimator was LOW-balling her.

[tpatrick]

Mickey Mantle was my favorite baseball ⚾️ player when I was a boy. This is a neat Short Story! ❤

[michaelengland]

That bat has history and memories that can't be bought forvany price! Good for her. Much love to her!

[RoosterNutz]

Awesome. Love stories like this. Makes me feel a little better about the world.

[roccocroce]

Pawn star be like best I can do is $275 bucks

[Bizzyphazilly]

Especially with the direct connection, Mickey personally giving it to you, makes it worth nearer to 5 MILLION.

[dw]

My grandmother in the fifties worked at a hospital where Ty Cobb had been admitted and noticed all these nurses going in and getting balls signed. She had no idea who he was but got one signed for me. I like that Ty signed it but means more for the memories of my grandmother. Not for sale and have no idea who to give to upon my passing

[wickedbird]

😮😮that bat WITH the story and photos is worth more.

[josephbe]

Glad to know she didn't sell it and got suckered the sentimental value worth do much more than 75 very smart Nancy she is well played 👏👏👏

[mtljoth]

I wasn't even allowed to play baseball in the 90s. Made respect for her.

[PacificForage]

Absolutely beautiful story. Thanks for sharing.

[joshuahenderson]

“hard to tell what it’s worth, gonna have to call in a buddy of mine who is an expert in rare baseball legend equipment.”

[TheRoyalBavarian]

This is baseball. The magic is not only on the field.

[stevenjones]

Seventy five thousand dollars can make many more priceless memories