(LOT 63)
1957 Topps #95 Mickey Mantle PSA 8 NM-MT
MVP CAMPAIGN!!! The Mick's world-class achievements include 536 homers, three MVP Awards, seven championships, a record 18 World Series round-trippers, and claiming the esteemed 1956 Triple Crown. Following that "Cinderella" '56 campaign, Topps issued one of Mantle's most popular cards in 1957, with a breathtaking example presented here in a PSA 8 NM-MT holder. Most significantly, this grand offering exhibits fine centering with no obtrusive tilt, a glaring stigma typically seen on most 1957 subjects. Only a slight partiality towards the lower edge prevents this card from boasting perfect image positioning, with The Mick's classic swinging pose revealing impeccable contrast and clarity as Mantle proudly showcases his legendary Yankee pinstripes. Issued during the campaign when Mantle would capture his second consecutive MVP Award, additional highlights include brilliant surfaces, right-angled corners, bright white borders, and an overall pack-fresh look seldom surfacing for any 67-year-old issue. High-grade Mantle cards continue to achieve some of the most aggressive pricing points in the hobby, substantiating the notion that the Commerce Comet is the unparalleled foundation of the post-WWII card market!

MIN BID $4,000
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