He is still a big fan, and wont be giving the team the Bronx cheer anytime soon

A lifelong Yankees fan is suing Bronx Bombers claiming a team officials lost a letter he received more than 40 years ago from Yankee great Mickey Mantle. the plaintiff a retired cop and former minor leaguer Michael Kovalovsky said he noticed a hitch in Mantle’s swing, and sent the switch hitter a note when Mantle was slumping during the 1959 season. Mantle acknowledged the note in a letter to the fan,it became one of Kovalovsky’s most prized possessions.

Kovalovsky, 78, said he loaned the letter to the team along with other memorabilia for use at a museum at the new Yankee stadium, but officials told him personal items from fans were not being accepted. Then he never got them back.

Kovalovsky’s $100,000 lawsuit seeks damages and attorney costs for negligence and bad faith. Despite the legal issues, Kovalovsky insists that he is still a big fan, and wont be giving the team the Bronx cheer anytime soon .He plans to return to the Bronx this summer for a couple of games. A Yankee spokesperson said the the lawsuit is without merit and will be vigorously defended.

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