Historical Hockey Memorabilia Winter 2012
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/22/2012
Oh, to own a '52 Topps Mantle! What hobbyist hasn't had that thought/dream(!) cross their mind over the years, surely rekindled with the sight here of a young Mickey who appears on famous card #311 of Topps' coveted 1952 issue. With centering issues, edge and corner wear but no drastic or unsightly creases, this example has been encapsulated and graded VG 3 by Canada's KSA company. Text on the reverse mentions how "Switch-hitting Mickey is heralded as Joe DiMaggio's successor" and lists the Mick's rookie season numbers of 1951 which included 13 homers, 65 RBI and a .267 batting average. We'll say it again, "Oh, to own a '52 Topps Mantle!"
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