(LOT 340)
1968 Topps #280 Mickey Mantle PSA 8 NM-MT
MANTLE'S FINAL SEASON!!! Synonymous with Mickey Mantle's unparalleled stature in the baseball card market is this sensational PSA 8 wonder that merits serious attention from any advanced enthusiast. Issued during the Mick's final campaign, it marks the end of his remarkable 18-year career that saw Mantle blast the most colossal round-trippers ever seen on a baseball diamond. A majority of its attributes are consistent with any 9 MINT example, including its bright/sparkling image, sharp resolution, excellent centering (only slightly favoring the right edge), near-immaculate surfaces and pinpoint corners. Unquestionably, PSA would not have been questioned had it awarded this cardboard beauty a higher assessment, yet the NM-MT grade will more than suffice, especially considering it celebrated its 55th birthday this year, providing the collector an awe-inspiring Mantle batting pose that literally jumps off the card!

MIN BID $500
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