(LOT 671)
1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle Rookie PSA 4 VG-EX
TRUE MANTLE ROOKIE!!!... In 1951, despite a slump that nearly ended his career, The Mick put together a respectable season batting .267 with 13 homers and 65 RBIs. And just think about what was to come! This iconic Mickey Mantle issue is treasured by most hobbyists who idolized the classic image reflecting vibrant gray and blue hues, and a bright sky-blue background, with the illustration favoring the upper right edges. Preventing a higher assessment is even corner wear, what appears to be a faint winkle near the lower right corner, surface toning, and some negligible edge wear. This PSA 4 VG-EX Mantle is one around which to build a 1951 Bowman set or Mickey Mantle collection.

MIN BID $4,000
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