(LOT 131)
1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle SP SGC 4.5 VG-EX+
2nd-YEAR MANTLE!!! In 1953, Mickey was coming off an impressive second season in the Majors when he batted .311 with 23 homers to garner a 3rd place finish in AL MVP voting. He also led the New York Yankees to a World Series championship, the 15th in franchise history. The Mick hit .345 with two home runs and six RBIs against the Dodgers. With his 1952 Topps rookie receiving all of the attention and ever increasing prices, the 1953 Topps Mantle makes for an excellent alternative. Similar to the lithograph portrait of the young slugger from 1952, the 1953 Topps issue shows The Mick looking over his shoulder, perhaps from the dugout fence, waiting his turn at bat. It's artistic, vibrant and alluring. The offered SGC 4.5 VG-EX+ example displays all of the HOF qualities one would expect from the powerful champion. With strong edges, light corner touches and superior centering, this 2nd-year card presents better than the technical grade. Still striking and highly coveted, this is a true beauty!

MIN BID $1,500
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