(LOT 304)
1954 Red Heart Mickey Mantle PSA 8 NM-MT
PACK-FRESH MICK!!! The most valuable and coveted subject of the 1954 Red Heart set is Mickey Charles Mantle, presented here in a brilliant PSA 8 holder. What makes the '54 Mantle Red Heart issue so special is that no Mantle subject was issued by Topps in their 1954 set due to contractual issues with the Bowman Gum Company. The highlight of this 69-year-old keepsake is the near-perfectly centered Mantle bat over shoulder image, including a breathtaking blue background, with the card's only notable flaw being a diminutive soiling spot near the upper left edge. The Mick's candid smile steals the show, and the sharp corners and relatively clean surfaces are this timeless memento's final superlatives. The '54 season would see the Commerce Comet belt 27 dingers and knock in over 100 runs (102) for the first time of his illustrious career, and this PSA 8 treasure stands as a perfect testament for that stellar campaign!

MIN BID $1,000
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