(LOT 57)
1956 Topps #135 Mickey Mantle Gray Back PSA 8 NM-MT
WELL-CENTERED MICK!!! Centering…centering…centering! This highly coveted PSA 8 1956 Topps #135 Mickey Mantle subject just happens to boast virtually impossible-to-find near-perfect centering, immediately placing it as one of the foremost examples of its kind. Its immense popularity stems from the fact that it was issued during the magical season that The Mick would capture both the Triple Crown and his fourth championship. Indeed, Mantle would pace the Junior Circuit with 52 round-trippers, 130 RBIs and a stellar .353 batting average. Mantle's 565-foot homer still remains the furthest recorded ball ever hit in any baseball game, and he also walloped two home runs off the façade of Yankee Stadium. This supernatural power is synonymous with Mantle's cardboard collectibles standing at the top of most post-war hobbyists' want lists, and this 1956 Topps masterpiece is the perfect testament to Mantle's iconic stature. Highlights include the aforementioned near 50/50 centering, a classic portrait image revealing brilliant clarity, as well as the imposing pose of Mickey's acrobatic catch. Additional superlatives include pinpoint corners, super clean surfaces, bright white borders and a clean verso. One of The Mick's finest, its well-positioned iconic image merits the highest hobby accolades!

MIN BID $3,000
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