The stars truly aligned here- the most essential modern era set, a first-ballot Hall of Famer subject, and a backstory that reads like a top-notch Hollywood script. While there are numerous Mickey Mantle cards out there capturing the hearts and minds of collectors, the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 is extra special, and the scarcity is a big reason why. Even if it was not … [Read more...] about Thousands of ’52 Topps Mickey Mantle Cards Slept with the Fishes
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52 Mickey Mantle Card Defaced, Loses Tens of Thousands in Value
The 43rd annual National Sports Card Convention, colloquially known as The National is currently ongoing and in town (suburban Rosemont, actually to be specific). You won't have to look hard to find a 52 Mickey Mantle card, as this convention inspires people to bring only their best and brightest cards to trade and sell. And the 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card (Topps; #311) … [Read more...] about 52 Mickey Mantle Card Defaced, Loses Tens of Thousands in Value