Dec 29, 2009 21 mickey mantle day pin after announcing his retirement in march of 1969, the yankees honored mantle with a special day on june 8, 1969. However, one thing it is not is a mickey mantle rookie card. 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. Mickey mantle trading card values sportlots price guide. Yes, thats the same image that was used on the 1951 bowman mickey mantle rookie card. Mickey charles mantle october 20, 1931 august, 1995, nicknamed the commerce comet and the mick, was an american professional baseball player. 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.
Differences between type 1 and type 2 1952 topps mantle. Dallas, texas april 23, 2018 the most expensive postworld war ii trading card, a mint condition 1952 mickey mantle baseball card sold. The first mickey mantle topps release is a highnumber card in 1952 topps baseball. Likewise is the known population of that card assessed by the leading trading card grading service, and the quantity at each grade level. What is the value of a 1952 topps mint condition mickey. In addition to the righthanded batting photo of mickey described above, the header card also featured a circular photo of mickey in the shape of a pin with a facsimile signature. What is the value of a 1952 bowman mickey mantle baseball. The value of a mantle signature has only appreciated in value over time. The rules of supply and demand are constantly at work in collectibles. An underappreciated card in the firmament of mantle cardboard. The gap in market value between the two cards has become astronomical, giving collectors a more affordable alternative with this great card. The mick hit 536 baseballs out of the park before he called it quits, which was the third most of alltime at the time of his retirement. I dont know if youre kidding or you really dont understand the value of that card but my information is accurate.
Mar 05, 2016 you can see my completed mantle psa basic set here s. Get the best deals on topps mickey mantle 1952 season baseball cards when. What is the value of 1952 topps mickey mantle rookie card. While the card is technically a 2nd year card, it is still the most soughtafter mantle card and most valuable card in the hobby. It doesnt follow the usual format of a chronological narrative, but that is fine, since. Mantle played his entire major league baseball mlb career 19511968 with the new york yankees as a center fielder, right fielder, and first baseman. Mantles 1952 topps card is seen as the holy grail of baseball cards, and even a halfdestroyed copy is worth decent money. Nov 09, 2015 some believe the 1952 topps mickey mantle is the most popular baseball card of alltime. What they found in their childhood baseball card collection could bring them a million dollars or more.
Find mickey mantle and mickey mantle psa from a vast selection of baseball cards. These include the signature condition, specific item signed and whether or not the item includes a letter of authenticity. But the bigger, untold story is that there are three gem mint psa 10 52 topps mantles which are twice as rarethree. Who much would a 1952 mickey mantle rookie card be. If you look at the surface and edges of the card, there is very minor wear. Oct 29, 2012 mickey mantle autographed signed 1952 topps rookie card psadna certified graded stay safe and healthy. Auction prices realized baseball cards 1952 topps mickey mantle. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Bring home a piece of one of the most sought after memorabilia items today with your very own authentic mickey mantle autographed baseballs. Aug 04, 2018 a fortune may be in the cards for two new jersey brothers. 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.
Sep 21, 2016 i would say the last boy, by jane leavy, 2010. New york yankees topps baseball 5 card reprint rookie lot w original 1952 mickey mantle rookie topps porcelain autograph bgs authentic. The most important mantle card is, arguably, the most important baseball card in the entire industry. How to spot a fake 1952 topps mickey mantle card all. Mickey mantle memorabilia, autographed mickey mantle. This is why short prints cards are worth far more than regular base cards. New jersey brothers find 5 holy grail mickey mantle. A fortune may be in the cards for two new jersey brothers. It is regarded by many collectors as the most important baseball card of the postwar era. If youre in the market for a 52 mantle, then you should definitely get up to speed on the two different cards. Heritage auctions, as luck would have it, kendrick also owns one of the three known psa gemmint 10 examples of the 1952 topps mickey mantle cardthe new holy grail for card collectors. Get the best deals on topps mickey mantle 1952 season baseball cards when you shop the largest online selection at. The story behind the 1952 mickey mantle rookie card newsday. As part of memory lanes summer treasures auction, now under way at, are a psa 8.
To commemorate mickey mantle day, several items including special programs, pennants, and buttons were made to sell to the fans in attendance. The 1966 topps set was a rare bird a major baseball card issue with only one mickey mantle card if you discount the yankees team card. In the case of a virtually perfect, gem mint 1952 topps mickey mantle card youre talking millions of dollars. Huge lot grab bags vintage baseball cards 1952 2018 mantle read description. Nov 19, 2016 born on october 20, 1931, mickey mantle grew up to become one of the most famous baseball players in history. What they found in their childhood baseball card collection could bring them a million dollars or.
A hard cardboard header card showed a picture of mickey mantle batting and stated that the product is easy to use and great for ondeck or training. The card is more pop culture art than mere baseball card at this point. 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. Take home a piece of baseball history with a coveted mickey mantle certified authentic autographed bat to honor one of the best to. Loaded with stars and hall of famers including mickey mantle s rookie card, willie mays, eddie mathews, jackie robinson, roy campanella, duke snider and more. After a man named john in his mid70s in metuchen, new jersey, heard about the mint 1952 topps mickey mantle card recently selling for. The 1952 topps mickey mantle card is without doubt one of these cards. With so much attention given to his classic 1952 topps card, a card with a larger format and part of a much more intriguing set, the bowman mantle remains underappreciated. Some believe the 1952 topps mickey mantle is the most popular baseball card of alltime. Mickey mantle baseball card best 5 cards to invest in. Topps 1952 reprint complete mint 402 card reproduction set in the original opened factory box, set was produced in 1983. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that both mantle 19 home runs, 46 rbi. That would be his 1951 bowman, but the 1952 topps card has taken on a life of its own.
When the talk is of early mickey mantle cards, the focus is often on either his 1952 topps, a series that is the stuff of legend, or the 1951 bowman mantle rookie card, which marks his firstever appearance on a mainstream baseball card. There are many factors that go into estimating the value of both sports memorabilia and autographs. Topps mickey mantle 1952 season baseball cards for sale ebay. The legend of the commerce comet born on october 20, 1931, mickey mantle grew up to become one of the most famous baseball players in history. Mickey mantle autograph memorabilia for sale value guide.
Mickey mantle is the greatest switch hitter in major league baseball history and his glorious swing was responsible for hitting over 500 homeruns and winning the 1956 triple crown. Get the best deals on rookie reprint mickey mantle baseball cards when you shop the largest online. There are several variations between the two cards and we highlight these differences below. Mickey mantle card values psa collector guide psa blog. Dallas auction house expects mickey mantle rookie card to set new. That distinction comes from his card in 1951 bowman baseball. My top 7 favorite oddball mantle cards 1952 berk ross.
Although, this time the clarity isnt quite as good as you can tell. Mickey mantle baseball trading cards for sale ebay. Lot of 3 1952 topps rookie card mickey mantle reprint career. For these reasons, high series cards tend to be worth more than low series cards.
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