The official Mickey Mantle Pickup Thread. All Mick, all the time!

[jb67]

Not an easy card to get in any condition and this one looks great for the grade. Congrats.

Originally Posted by Stonepony

I'm really happy with this card. A couple creases, which in hand are hard to see unless angled. The scan really lit them up- but that's ok
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[aconte]

Nice Stahl Meyer! I love that card. Great in any grade.

[Bestdj777]

Gorgeous card and terrific condition for the issue. My Stahl Meyers are all rags. Great pickup!

[brian1961]

Congratulations, Dave. That's one very important pick-up. At least the stains are barely noticeable, which are so prevalent with the Stahl-Meyer Franks package cards.

I've got a fascinating story. A couple years ago, I vividly remember a buddy telling me about his '53 Stahl-Meyer. The original owner, a young boy no doubt, actually filled out his name and address on the backside of the '53, ostensibly to enter Stahl-Meyers' contest. However, as some of us know, to enter the contest would require giving up his free prize Mantle card, plus another card. Seems to me the youngster thought better of the idea, or wasn't able to get another Stahl-Meyer baseball card, BUT STILL decided to hang on to his Mickey Mantle. Maybe it was smashed to smithereens while entombed inside the package, or more probable, was also given lots of admiration handling for a few years. Be that as it may, the kid didn't throw his Mantle away! With that mesmerizing portrait, who could blame the boy? The addition of the kid's name and address adds special period charm to that '53, and helps make it a terrific conversation piece.

Thanks again Dave for sharing your good fortune.

---Brian Powell

[TUM301]

Dave great looking "53" Meyer, awesome addition to any collection sir. Enjoy it for years to come.

[pokerplyr80]

I really like the last two pickups posted. I was between those two cards, and this one. Wanted to add an early non Topps or Bowman Mantle. Hopefully someday I will pick up the other two, but for now this one will do.

[judgebuck]

Love the 53 Stahl Meyer. I saw one graded PSA 7 on display at the National in Chicago a couple of years ago, but the only other ones I've seen are PSA 1 or 2 with the MK qualifier. Just getting this card in any condition is nearly impossible. I'm not sure, but I think Brian also has a PSA 7.

The 1954 Dan Dee is great as well. That one is next on my list.

judgebuck (David)