With unprecedented hype and anticipation, the arrival of Mickey Mantle was received smack in the middle of five successive Yankee titles. Welcomed in the Bronx and feared elsewhere, this raw athlete mixed speed and Herculean strength from both sides of the plate. Issued at Yankee Stadium to one of 44,860 eager spectators on April 17, 1951, this ticket stub granted its bearer a "Grandstand" vantage point to witness the debut of “The Commerce Comet,” whose 1-for-4 performance contributed to a 5-0 blanking of the Red Sox and touched off a career defined in mythical terms. Assessed “Authentic” by SGC, this Bronx voucher presents beautifully. A pair of tiny staple holes and an uneven admission tear contribute to the technical grade, though razor sharp edges/corners and a colorful “Top Hat” logo warrant much higher evaluation.