Moose Skowron was the Yankees’ first baseman from 1954 through 1962, and he and Mantle shared a tight friendship that lasted far beyond their playing days together. There’s one great story Moose loved to tell about how Mickey called him every day after the first baseman underwent heart surgery in 1995: “I had double-bypass surgery that year, and Mick called me every day. When I got home from the hospital, he called to say, ‘Moose, how ya feeling?’ I said, ‘Fine, Mick, just fine,’ and he said, ‘Great. The only reason I ask is that most people who have that operation only live two days.’ I said, ‘Mickey, please. It hurts to laugh.” This tremendous image taken by Sports Illustrated photographer Marvin E. Newman has been signed by Mantle and personalized to his friend, “To “Moose” My best wishes and have many more good seasons. Your Pal Mickey Mantle.” The reverse of the photo has the Marvin E. Newman credit stamp. The photo has been encapsulated by PSA and graded a Type 1 Authentic, and the signature comes with PSA/DNA certification.