Top 6 Mantle cards

[cbrandtw]

Wow Brian. What iconic means to each of those who have responded can mean whatever they want. That's all, nothing more.


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[ls7plus]

For one in the undervalued and likely to exponentially explode in value category I like the 1953-54 Briggs Meat. Last sale I saw was in Steve Verkman's Clean Sweep Auctions about a year ago, with one graded authentic bringing $12,000 to $13,000. Good luck finding one is you go that route--there simply aren't many!

Good post,

Larry

[geosluggo]

I vividly remember acquiring my first Mantle in 1972, when I was not quite 8 years old, from a fellow second grader who didn't care much about cards but had his older brother's collection. He traded me a bunch of 1966s, including Mantle and Koufax (I knew who they were even at that tender age), as well as some cards from that '66 Batman set.

I finally completed the 598-card 1966 set in 2008. The Mantle is the lowest-grade card in my set because it's the same one I've had since 1972. I never was a huge Mantle fan (I'm a Clemente-Aaron-Mays guy, plus I have a soft spot for Frank Howard) and cards of The Mick are always so expensive that I never upgraded. The same is true of my 1968 and 1969 sets, which I completed way back in the 1980s with Mantles I had acquired in elementary school.

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by geosluggo

I vividly remember acquiring my first Mantle in 1972, when I was not quite 8 years old, from a fellow second grader who didn't care much about cards but had his older brother's collection. He traded me a bunch of 1966s, including Mantle and Koufax (I knew who they were even at that tender age), as well as some cards from that '66 Batman set.

I finally completed the 598-card 1966 set in 2008. The Mantle is the lowest-grade card in my set because it's the same one I've had since 1972. I never was a huge Mantle fan (I'm a Clemente-Aaron-Mays guy, plus I have a soft spot for Frank Howard) and cards of The Mick are always so expensive that I never upgraded. The same is true of my 1968 and 1969 sets, which I completed way back in the 1980s with Mantles I had acquired in elementary school.

George, thanks for sharing your childhood memories. Very interesting. While I have pursued Mickey Mantle for a long time, Roberto, Henry, and Willie were all fabulous players, with a strong variety of cards and coins to collect. I also have a soft spot for Hondo Frank Howard. He did some amusing TV commercials that emphasized his towering size back in around 1970. I have a vague memory of Hondo doing one for Nestle's Quick. I should see if perchance it is on YOUTUBE. They left a very positive impression on me. Maybe he won't get in the MLB HOF, but he's in our personal HOF, which means just as much to an individual collector.

Having been in the adult hobby as a late teen since 1972, when prices were minuscule, the money sellers got for Mr. Mantle just seemed to zoom with each year. Much as I might have wanted to gripe as the fox, "Eh, those grapes were probably just sour!!!!!", I couldn't. Meaning, I waited way too long to get some badly-wanted Mickey Mantle cards. They say, "Ya snooze, ya lose". Well, when you realize you're out of the game for getting some Mantle you might have really wanted, it is a tough loss to accept, believe me.

I genuinely wish you the very best in pursuing Roberto, Henry, and Willie. Have a great day, George.

Best regards, bro. ---Brian Powell

[Puckettfan]

1953 Topps
1951 Bowman
1954 Red Heart
1954 Bowman
1952 Bowman
1952 Topps

Wow, I guess I never realized how much I prefer his Bowman issues

[Shoebox]

Going a different route and this is my list of underappreciated Mantle cards.

64 Topps Giants
53 Dormand Postcard - Bat on Shoulder
61 Jay Publishing - Portrait
67 Dexter Press
67 Topps Pin ups
Every one of his Bazooka cards

All realitively easy to find but all great images and imo superior aesthetically to many of his more mainstream cards. Though it seems I like the bigger format premiums more than most.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by Shoebox

Going a different route and this is my list of underappreciated Mantle cards.

64 Topps Giants
53 Dormand Postcard - Bat on Shoulder
61 Jay Publishing - Portrait
67 Dexter Press
67 Topps Pin ups
Every one of his Bazooka cards

All realitively easy to find but all great images and imo superior aesthetically to many of his more mainstream cards. Though it seems I like the bigger format premiums more than most.

Try finding the OPC Pin Up if you want a challenge And, I completely agree regarding the larger format premiums. I love the giant Dorman postcard for instance.

[CW]

1952 Topps
1951 Bowman
1952 Bowman
1953 Bowman Color
1953 Topps
1954 Dan Dee

[jmb]

Originally Posted by CW

1952 Topps
1951 Bowman
1952 Bowman
1953 Bowman Color
1953 Topps
1954 Dan Dee

CW, our lists are identical except for the 52T.

51 Bowman
52 Bowman
53 Bowman
53 Topps
54 Dan-Dee
56 Topps

Nice group of Mantles.

[CW]

Guess I'm a fan of the early years. Here's a visual aide to go with the above post.

[irv]

Originally Posted by CW

Guess I'm a fan of the early years. Here's a visual aide to go with the above post.

Very nice, CW!!

[mickey7mantle7]

Originally Posted by CW

Guess I'm a fan of the early years. Here's a visual aide to go with the above post.

Simply stunning😳

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by cbrandtw

Wow Brian. What iconic means to each of those who have responded can mean whatever they want. That's all, nothing more.


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CBRANDTW---

Bro, I wasn't trying to be critical of your thread, or your using the term, "iconic". I honestly was just wanting to know what you meant by that. I have heard the term for years, and always associated icon with an object to be worshipped. Your thread got me wondering, what does "iconic" mean to the hobby and collectors who use it?

Peace. Cheers. ----Brian Powell