(LOT 1242)
1954 Bowman #65 Mickey Mantle PSA 7 NM
'54 BOWMAN MICK!!! The power struggle between Bowman and Topps during the early to mid-1950s, with respect to Mantle's presence, would favor the Bowman Gum Company for 1954 and 1955. Indeed, Mantle's likeness would not appear on a Topps card in 1954 or 1955, with this superstar's iconic image still available from the likewise popular Bowman card sets. One of his fans' favorite baseball cards continues to be the 1954 Bowman Mantle subject presented here in a high-grade 7 NM holder from PSA. The classic half-body image reveals the finest possible pastel colors and near-perfect resolution, with The Mick's iconic pose exhibited within four snow-white borders. Centering shows light favoritism toward the right border. Sharp corners, and an ultra-clean gleaming reverse surface are the key exclamation points for this 1954 Bowman Mantle. Though The Mick would return to the Topps issues two years later, this colorful and eye-catching gem still garners heavy attention for its calm beauty.

MIN BID $1,000
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