Some “firsts” occurred in the 1952 Mid-Summer Classic: among them, the first-ever rain-shortened installment and the inaugural All-Star Game appearance of Mickey Mantle. Secured at Philadelphia’s Shibe Park that day, (22) autographs from the Junior Circuit squad decorate this OAL Harridge souvenir. The clean and creamy orb (grade “8”) boasts of vibrant red laces and black or blue-ink signatures whose strengths average (“7-8”) quality. Includes: Sweet Spot: Marion (coach); North Panel: Jensen (d.1982), Rizzuto (“6” strength), Raschi (d.1988), Joost and Doby (clubhouse); South Panel: Minoso, E. Robinson, Fain, Shantz and Garcia (d.1986); West Panel: Yost, D. DiMaggio, Mantle (“8” strength), J. Hegan (d.1984) and Avila; East Panel: Rosen, Bauer, Reynolds, Martin (d.1989), Fox (“8” strength, d.1975), Mitchell (d.1987) and Cuccinello (coach). Full photo LOA from JSA.