Record price for mint 1952 topps mickey mantle sports collectors. The card has been catalogued, scrutinized, fawned over and chased by collectors who want to own the. What is the value of a 1952 topps mint condition mickey. Exnfl lineman evan mathis selling prized mickey mantle. That means there are no mickey mantle topps cards from 1954 or 1955. The best card in that set is the 1952 topps mickey mantle rookie card, which sells for thousands of dollars today. But the bigger, untold story is that there are three gem mint psa 10 52 topps mantles which are.
Between 1952 and 1959, topps released 41 cards highlighting the legendary slugger. Likewise is the known population of that card assessed by the leading trading card grading service, and the quantity at. Mickey mantles career ended more than 40 years ago, but his image lives on in many ways, from books to movies to baseball cards and more. What is the value of a mickey mantle topps 82 baseball. How to spot a fake 1952 topps mickey mantle card all. Most expensive collectibles ever auctioned cheapism. Disappointing 52 topps mantle psa 8 auction page 2. Auction prices realized baseball cards 1952 topps mickey mantle. 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. Get the best deals on mickey mantle vintage sports coins when you shop the largest online selection at.
Is the time right to buy a 1952 topps mickey mantle. Psa 2 1952 topps mickey mantle prewarcardcollector here is one that mysteriously ended while active with many days left, my guess is someone struck a deal away from ebay. On the very low end in poor condition, youre still talking. In april of 2018, heritage auctions sold a mint 9 grade card for former carolina panthers offensive lineman evan mathis. One of the six 1952 topps mickey mantle cards rated psa 9 has set a record as the most valuable postwar baseball card ever sold at public. Produced in november 1992, celebrity comics released a mickey mantle comic book that shows him in a closeup, smiling pose. My personal favorite is the ted kluszewski card no. Mickey mantle card values psa collector guide psa blog. Mickey mantle portrayals, from books to movies to baseball.
After topps bought bowman, the outfielder returned to the topps fold. The superrich are betting big on the 1952 topps mickey mantle card craze because its outperforming conventional investments. In 1956, mantle had a career year led the al in batting average. Here are actual possible pulls that are listed on the box. The mickey mantle baseball card collectors guide is much more than a catalog of card ratings and values. Exceptional mickey mantle rookie card remains in a fine state of preservation and ranks among the highest condition grade examples to have surfaced. Check prices on ebay affiliate links 1959 topps mickey. Skip to article our goal is to keep you safe and informed. But the bigger, untold story is that there are three gem mint psa 10 52 topps mantles.
Inserted inside the clear, plastic bag was a colorful, illustrated card that had mickeys name printed at the top in yellow. Crisp and well registered image appears on a card which has sharp corners and edges with centering that ever so slightly favors the lower border. If you look at the surface and edges of the card, there is very minor wear. A 1952 topps mickey mantle baseball card was sold by goldin auctions this. But the bigger, untold story is that there are three gem mint psa 10 52 topps mantles which are twice as rarethree versus. Active veterans and rookie players make up the 300card base set in 2020 topps gypsy queen baseball. The site contains a variety of biographical material gathered by friends, family and baseball aficionados. The book includes design details, historical background, and insider information about both the most renowned mantle cards and lesserknown items even avid. Alltime record sales price set for 1952 topps mickey. With a lack of superstar rookie cards in its checklist, its no surprise that mickey mantle headlines the 1964 topps set as its most desirable card. It would have been more had he not signed an exclusive deal with bowman. He has been the chief executive officer ceo and part owner of the miami marlins of major league baseball mlb since september 2017. Topps 1952 reprint complete mint 402 card reproduction set in the original opened factory box, set was produced in 1983.
Finding a 1952 topps mickey mantle for sale gets the mind quickly into calculation mode, wondering if its possible to actually one one. Everything you need to know about one of the hobbys most iconic cards. Although it sits in the shadow of the its topps counterpart as far as recognition and value, its a relatively affordable although still pricey way to get. In his first five seasons in new york, mickey averaged 144 hits, 24 home runs and 89 rbi and starting in 1952, earned his first of 20 allstar selections. There are apparently three mint 10 grade mantles out there. 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 charles mantle october 20, 1931 august, 1995, nicknamed the commerce comet and the mick, was an american professional baseball player. That 52 set also includes willie mays, jackie brock 28 april, 2012 at 11. The official mickey mantle website is the definitive guide to the life and times of one of sports most loved, most famous and biggest hitters in baseball history.
If sold at that price, it would be the highest sum ever. In the case of a virtually perfect, gem mint 1952 topps mickey mantle card youre talking millions of dollars. The 1952 bowman mickey mantle features another piece of beautiful artwork. Not the greatest design or image ever, but its still a 1950s mantle card.
This particular card has creases going across the card, imperfect corners, and some surface imperfection at the bottom left hand corner of the card, a good example of that can be seen psacards40335660. Mickey mantle trading card values sportlots price guide. While the market for 1952 topps mickey mantle cards, in most grades, has come down a bit from its peak in recent times, i believe the approximate value of this terrific group lies somewhere in the. Rare 1967 topps baseball rack pack 2nd series with mickey mantle on front guide value or estimate. This is the latest in a long line of soaring prices for iconic vintage cards, particularly those in high grade. Get the best deals on mickey mantle single baseball cards when you shop the largest online selection at. Mickey mantle magazine cards explored sports collectors. Mt 9 0 1m 2m 3m professional sports authenticator smr price guide. A new record and personal best has been set in baseball card collecting. Keeping to the standard format, each hobby box contains two autographs and one gq chrome box topper. Browse the various sections and take a step back in time. Another week, another record price for the 1952 topps mickey mantle. That would be his 1951 bowman, but the 1952 topps card has taken on a life of its. This is another example that is relatively easy to spot but is a good example of how the card has been artificially worn.
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