Mickey mantle magazine cards sports collectors digest. This is an excerpt from a story that was originally published in the july 30, 1989, edition of newsday last year 1988 it was medical waste, but in the fall of 1952, topps mickey mantle cards were. A collection of baseball cards, including five 1952 topps mickey mantle, that had not seen the light of day since they came out has been professionally graded. If i were to select one card to act as the poster child or the symbol of baseball card. A legend on the diamond and in the collecting world, theres been nobody like mickey mantle. Personality comics released the unauthorized biography of mickey mantle in june of 1992. Mantle was one of the best players and sluggers and is regarded by many as the greatest. With literally thousands of cards to choose from, here are the top ten mickey mantle baseball cards of alltime.
Nothing about the artist, nothing about the cards importance or beauty only pricing. Presented are three framed and mounted limited edition art prints of new york yankees great mickey mantle signed by the hall of famer. Find great deals on ebay for porcelain cards mantle. A diehard yankees fan reunites with his boyhood yankees baseball card collection after forgetting about it for 43 years. For additional information, see the global shipping program terms and conditions opens in a new window or tab this amount includes. The 1952 topps mickey mantle is the ultimate symbol of americana and the price might be higher or it might be lower but you are never going to see the demand for this card evaporate. Get the best deals on mickey mantle ceramic card when you shop the.
I agreed to buy a 1952 topps mantle psa 5 from a man about 45 minutes away from me. This one ranks high up on the list of robinsons most desirable cards of all alongside his 1948 leaf and 1949 bowman issues. If you look at the surface and edges of the card, there is very minor wear. Sep 21, 2016 i would say the last boy, by jane leavy, 2010. The photos of the mick were the same in each edition but had different colored foiled borders. Mickey charles mantle october 20, 1931 august, 1995, nicknamed the commerce comet and the mick, was an american professional baseball player. The artist gerry dvorak, who designed the 1953 topps baseball card art, has recreated the 1952 bowman baseball card artwork of mickey mantle in his new york yankees cap and uniform, arms folded in front as he leans into the picture. Despite losing much of his childhood baseball card collection, a florida phys ed teacher managed to save two rare jewels. The best of the best mantle, has every single detail to look for. Mantle collectibles guide books part 3 sports collectors digest. New york yankees 2018 topps factory sealed 17 card limited edition team.
After topps bought bowman, the outfielder returned to the topps fold. A pictureperfect presentation of a star being born in new york, the mantle card is a favorite of those seeking to invest in sports memorabilia and also of. Topps reprint mickey mantle baseball cards for sale ebay. If he saw this card i think he would be rolling over in his grave. Rookie reprint mickey mantle baseball cards for sale ebay.
That means there are no mickey mantle topps cards from 1954 or 1955. The most iconic postwar card in existence, people often regard mantle s 1952 topps baseball card his rookie. How to spot a fake 1952 topps mickey mantle card all. Commemorate the arrival of one of baseballs great personalities with this 1952 topps mickey mantle new york yankees number 311 rookie card. Signed 1981 perez steele hof 145 mickey mantle card. When mantle joined the team, he received uniform number 6, a symbol of the expectation that he would follow in the footsteps of babe ruth number 3, lou gehrig number 4, and joe dimaggio number 5. Mickey charles mantle october 20, 1931 august, 1995 was an american baseball player who was inducted into the national baseball hall of fame in 1974. Find great deals on ebay for 1952 mickey mantle and mickey mantle 1952 topps. We knew the 1952 topps mickey mantle card would take toplot honors but. Heritage auctions is offering a spectacular psa mint 9 1952 topps mickey mantle trading card in its april 1920 sale in dallas. Mantle played his entire 18 year career with the new york yankees and was inducted in the national baseball hall of fame in 1974. Mickey mantle magazine cards explored sports collectors digest. It says, i have a 1952 topps mantle card graded a 5 ex for sale.
Mar 01, 2007 if you were or are a fan of mickey mantle you should read this book. While mantle s true rookie card was the 1951 bowman no. Cataloguing the various mickey mantle collectibles that made their. Mickey mantle 1952 topps baseball rookie rc autographed. Like the 1952 topps issue, this iconic mickey mantle baseball card was part of the scarcer high series, adding to its scarcity,and subsequently, its value. A pictureperfect presentation of a star being born in new york, the mantle card is a favorite of those seeking to invest in sports memorabilia and also of those who understand its significance in the hobby. The 1952 topps mickey mantle, in high grade, has eclipsed the.
Two days ago, i filed a post about the first public sale of a mint mickey mantle 1952 topps baseball card in 12 years. Between 1952 and 1959, topps released 41 cards highlighting the legendary slugger. Buy mickey mantle 1996 23kt gold card baseballs alltime great graded gem mint 10. Mickey mantle 1952 topps baseball rookie rc reprint card and. I only posted a card for sale on here before i actually had it in hand because i was trying to find a buyer to make a quick sale so i. The item youve selected was not added to your cart.
May 24, 2018 a collection of baseball cards, including five 1952 topps mickey mantle, that had not seen the light of day since they came out has been professionally graded. And its what led the 1952 topps mickey mantle to become the holy grail of. The holy grail of postwar baseball cards and perhaps the most desirable of all baseball cards in general. The 1952 topps mickey mantle card is one of the most iconic and valuable cards in the hobby. Up until recently, the wagners been the most soughtafter card among toptier collectors in the hobby. Boyhood 1952 topps mickey mantle baseball card found in. Some believe the 1952 topps mickey mantle is the most popular baseball card of alltime. Nov 09, 2015 some believe the 1952 topps mickey mantle is the most popular baseball card of alltime. Offered is a complete set of mickey mantle commemorative card set featuring 23 cards made of fine porcelain of every standard topps mickey mantle card from 1952 through 1969 plus allstar and 16 mvp card. Mickey mantle magazine cards explored sports collectors. In the case of a virtually perfect, gem mint 1952 topps mickey mantle card youre talking millions of dollars. Is the time right to buy a 1952 topps mickey mantle. It would have been more had he not signed an exclusive deal with bowman. A burglar stole a 1952 mickey mantle rookie baseball card from a delaware sports card and collectibles shop around 1 a.
Top 10 mickey mantle baseball cards the cardboard connection. It consisted of a case of pristine 1952 topps cards that had sat in a truck drivers attic for decades. Get the best deals on rookie reprint mickey mantle. Aug 07, 2015 finding a 1952 topps mickey mantle for sale gets the mind quickly into calculation mode, wondering if its possible to actually one one. If there were a mount rushmore of cards and it was limited to one spot, this. The superrich are betting big on the 1952 topps mickey mantle card craze. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. They were a part of the baseball hall of fame collectors series and. Mantle played his entire major league baseball mlb career 19511968 with the new york yankees as a center fielder, right fielder, and first baseman. Using the classic 1952 topps mickey mantle duration. That would be his 1951 bowman, but the 1952 topps card has taken on a life of its own. The cards were limited to 6,000 and were individually numbered. Jul 18, 2008 mickey mantle was one of the best baseball players of all time.
My second book played a pivotal role in saving an endangered. Get the best deals on 1952 topps 311 mickey mantle when you shop the largest. Mantle s accomplishments include 3 al mvp titles, 16 all star teams, and 7 world championship teams. Four limited edition trading cards were inserted as the magazines centerfold. The card has been catalogued, scrutinized, fawned over and chased by collectors who want to own the one that put the topps company on the map and kept it there. Shop mickey mantle 1952 topps baseball rookie rc reprint card and no. This combination of the legendary yankee on topps first true set has made it the most valuable mickey mantle baseball card and a close second to the t206 honus wagner in the holy grail debate.
Pwcc auctions on ebay just sold a 1952 topps mickey mantle graded a psa 8 for close to half a million dollars. Its not even a rare card, as it was actually double printed by topps, even despite the fact that thousands of the high series 1952 topps cards were dumped into the atlantic. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Unfollow 1952 topps mickey mantle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mickey charles mantle 19311995, like his predecessor in the new york. Mar 10, 2020 a platinum edition, with a printing runs of 1,500, and a gold collectors edition, with a printing run of 4,000, showed an action pose of mickey mantle batting lefthanded.
The panel included the 1951 and 1952 bowman cards, as well as the 1952 topps rookie card. Mickey mantle trading card values sportlots price guide. Identifying fake 1952 topps mickey mantle cards disregard comments on fake backs. The story behind the 1952 mickey mantle rookie card newsday. Talk about a good investment, that is if you have the money to even buy one of course. April 6, 2017 opening a 1952 topps baseball pack 1952.
There are some who have been calling for pwcc to cancel all of their auctions and others who hope brent ends up in jail. The only pic i recieved from him through email was the scan i posted on here. Everything else free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Topps mickey mantle 1952 season baseball cards for sale ebay. The card is more pop culture art than mere baseball card at this point. This is another example that is relatively easy to spot but is a good example of how the card has been artificially worn. Iconic 1952 topps mickey mantle mint 9 card estimated to.
Finding a 1952 topps mickey mantle for sale gets the mind quickly into calculation mode, wondering if its possible to actually one one. Rare 1952 topps mickey mantle rookie card sells at auction. He expects the card to increase in value 12 percent per year for the next 10 years. Shop mickey mantle 1952 topps baseball rookie rc autographed auto. Graded singles free delivery possible on eligible purchases. May 10, 2015 found a sweet mint original 1960 topps mickey mantle card. The 1952 topps mickey mantle card is the hobbys most popular postwar card. Unfollow mickey mantle 1952 topps to stop getting updates on. This 6page publication is a sonnet about the commerce comet. For additional information, see the global shipping program terms and conditions opens in a new window or tab this amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. The mystery mickey mantle card owner is a popular super.
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