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[darkhorse9]

One thing I've always wondered about those sets is...how come there was never a Mickey Mantle in any of them?

[nkesterke09]

Originally Posted by darkhorse9

One thing I've always wondered about those sets is...how come there was never a Mickey Mantle in any of them?

Yes.. Mantle and Jackie Robinson. Would have loved to see a 1954 topps mantle as that is one of my favorite sets. But I guess we all want what we cant have.

[RaidonCollects]

Originally Posted by darkhorse9

One thing I've always wondered about those sets is...how come there was never a Mickey Mantle in any of them?

Mantle may not have been a big enough star in the '52 or '53 seasons. Bowman had him under contract for '54 and '55. He may have just been on a different contract in 52 and 53.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by RaidonCollects

Mantle may not have been a big enough star in the '52 or '53 seasons. Bowman had him under contract for '54 and '55. He may have just been on a different contract in 52 and 53.

I thought Mantle was under contract with Topps in 52, 53.

[ALR-bishop]

In that period I believe the Topps and Bowman contracts were exclusive only as to the sale of their likeness with confections, candy and gum.( Not sure if tobacco was included in some) And I think that continued after Topps bought Bowman, possibly to avoid anti trust issues. I think anyone could have contracted with a player to sell his likeness by itself or with other products, like the Fleer cookie or Leaf marble.

[RaidonCollects]

Originally Posted by bobbyw8469

I thought Mantle was under contract with Topps in 52, 53.

Maybe, but he also had Bowman products those years (and other smaller issues) and Topps didn't seem to mind.

Owen