The card was purchased by rob gough, the entrepreneuractor behind the brand dope. Shop mickey mantle 1952 topps baseball rookie rc reprint card new york yankees baseball card and more authentic, autographed and gameused items. American actor and entrepreneur rob gough bought the card of new york yankees legend mickey mantle, a seventime major league baseball world series winner. Jan 04, 2017 the 1952 topps mickey mantle card is the holy grail of baseball cards, and many of the kids who grew up in the 1950s recall having fantastic collections of old sports cards and comic books that their mother threw out. Considering how much hype his topps counterpart receives savvy hobbyists have recognized the prominence this card holds as well as what an attractive card it is thanks to the bowman artists. Some would argue it has even overtaken the t206 honus wagner as the face of the baseball card world. Aug 21, 2010 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.
The mick is about to take on the record books once again. New baseball and bubble gum book brings 1952 topps set to life. On may 1, 1951 mickey mantle hit his first home run. Mickey mantle 1952 topps card sells to rob gough for. Although many people call the 1952 topps card his rookie, mantle s actual rookie card is in the 1951 bowman set. Yankees baseball card collection after forgetting about it for 43 years. The card is more pop culture art than mere baseball card at this point. This iconic card not only portrays mickey mantle but comes from the scarce high series in the 1952 topps set, which is the first and arguably most popular set that topps has ever issued. There are plenty of special baseball cards but none quite like this one. That would be his 1951 bowman, but the 1952 topps card has taken on a life of its own. Denver the holy grail of baseball cards, a pristine 1952 topps mickey mantle valued at several million dollars, was delivered to the. Other baseball cards topped the price charts in the past.
Mickey mantle 1952 topps baseball rookie rc reprint card and. But when it comes to baseball cards, mantle now holds the crown. The most valuable card in nearly every set issued during mantle s career is the mickey mantle card. A psa 9 copy of mickey mantle s iconic 1952 topps baseball card is on the auction block via heritage auctions and its bidding is already in seven figures as we count down the minutes until its close later. The 1952 topps mickey mantle card is the holy grail of baseball cards, and many of the kids who grew up in the 1950s recall having fantastic collections of old sports cards and comic books that their mother threw out.
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Mickey mantle hit his last home run 53 years ago, but the new york yankees slugger is still setting records in the baseball card market. According to pwcc marketplace, the sale was confirmed through on thursday, marking a new high for sporting memorabilia. Baptists are christians distinguished by baptizing professing believers only believers baptism, as opposed to infant baptism, and doing so by complete immersion as. With psas auction prices realized, collectors can search for auction results of trading cards, tickets, packs, coins and pins certified by psa. Just five other copies of the card have graded this high among more than 1,500 slabbed by psa and just three have scored higher. Topps project70 card 100 1952 mickey mantle by andrew thiele ships in 1015 business days after the expiry date product is available from apr 05, 2021 and expires on apr 08, 2021. Graded mickey mantle 1952 topps 311 reprint baseball card. Unquestionably the most significant card of one of the most collectible and investable athletes of all time.
Mickey mantle may not have broken every record in the book as many. Nov 01, 2020 the 1952 topps mickey mantle, while it may look like plenty of other baseball cards, is in a stratosphere of its own. It takes a special kind of collector to rewrite the record books, to plant the highest flag on the monetary mountain. These are fun displays to have as the originals are unattainable by most people due to the high price tag associated with them. Jul 17, 2018 a 1952 mickey mantle baseball card by topps, the holy grail of sports collectibles, in pristine condition and valued at several million dollars, was delivered to the history colorado center on monday via armored truck for a 72hour public display. This column will provide a round up of interesting things to do with kids in west orange. The topps card, rated psa 9 based on the grading system for. Its the face of an entire growing industry that shows no sign of slowing down. Auction prices realized baseball cards 1952 topps mickey. Denver the holy grail of baseball cards, a pristine 1952 topps mickey mantle valued at several million dollars, was delivered to the history colorado center on monday via armoured truck for a.
Holy grail of baseball cards a 1952 mickey mantle, valued at more. The story behind the 1952 mickey mantle rookie card newsday. Jan 14, 2021 the mantle card is from a 1952 topps collection and not only does it not include an autograph, there was also certainly more than one made, and a pack you could get one in in 1952 cost just 5 cents. Shop mickey mantle 1952 topps baseball rookie rc reprint card and no.
The book features fullcolor reproductions of both the front and back of every mantle card issued between 1951 and 1969, all of which are presented in actual size, and contains more than 420 images overall. With its fresh character, the bright, crisplooking piece is superior to most of its counterparts in the hobby. Jan 14, 2021 aside from mickey being a 20x allstar and 7x world series champ. The 1952 topps set is the most soughtafter postworld war set among collectors because of the scarcity of the mickey mantle rookie card, the first mantle card. Rookie mickey mantle 1952 season baseball cards for sale ebay. The card s condition fueled vigorous bidding resulting in the most expensive price ever paid at auction for a postwar baseball card. The 1951 bowman mickey mantle baseball card is his official rookie card, but the 1952 topps mickey mantle rookie is the most famous and has a high value even in lower conditions. Mickey mantle super collector bill wilen is putting his collection up for auction but before he let go, he wrote a guide to collecting the micks. How to celebrate international dance day with kids tapinto.
The auctioneers, heritage auctions in dallas, texas say that the item a 1952 topps mickey mantle should eclipse the current record for a baseball card of usd 3. Holy grail of baseball cards a 1952 mickey mantle, valued. A 1952 mantle baseball card became the highestpriced sports card ever, selling. Topps mickey mantle 1952 season baseball cards for sale ebay. Mickey mantle 1952 topps baseball rookie rc reprint card new. The 1952 topps set is the most soughtafter postworld war set among collectors because of the scarcity of the mickey mantle rookie card, the first mantle card issued by topps. There is also information on the most notable cards in the set, includingof course, the valuable 1952 topps mickey mantle. Only fresh and important news from trusted sources about 12 angry men 1997 today. This iconic card not only portrays mickey mantle but comes from the scarce high series in the 1952 topps set, which is the first and arguably most popular set. Bowman was the major producer of baseball cards from 1948 to 1952. Mathis told associated press that he had no concerns about accepting a bitcoin payment or any other cryptocurrency payment for the card.
The card, in nearly mint condition manufactured by topps in the first year it began producing annual sets of baseball cards, was purchased by actorproducer. Auction results prices pop apr facts registry shop prices by grade. If you can not afford those, you may want to consider some of his reprint cards. Lot of 2 mickey mantle 1952 topps baseball rookie rc reprint card new york yankees baseball card. Although many people call the 1952 topps card his rookie, mantles actual rookie card is in the 1951 bowman set. Mickey mantle 1952 topps 311 reprint baseball card etsy. On the other hand, similar mickey mantle cards pale in comparison to the 1952 variant. The card itself looks exactly as the original and is in mint. Get the best deals on rookie mickey mantle 1952 season baseball cards when you shop the largest online selection at. Be in trend of crypto markets,12 angry men 1997, cryptocurrencies price and charts and other blockchain digital things. While the card is technically a 2nd year card, it is still the most soughtafter mantle card and most valuable card in the hobby. Jan 14, 2021 aside from the t206 honus wagner card, the 1952 topps mickey mantle has been the holy grail of sports cards. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
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