ANOTHER Exciting Mantle Submission...GRADES AND PHOTOS ARE IN!!!!

1951WheatiesPremium · July 23, 2019 1:03PM

The last one of these was pretty fun. So I decided to ‘live’ post this submission as well. It is going to take a while but that’s ok, too. Fingers crossed and hoping for the best. So, I’m giving the Jumbo’s a go! I decided that I just really like the holder and I thought PSA deserved a nice positive thread. And that’s this one - nothing but positive stuff here. These five items are personal treasures in need of protection so I’m bucking up and getting them done.

I’ll get some more pictures up soon but for starters here’s the 1956 NYY Action Packed:

Comments, grade guesses and well wishes welcome - throughout.

Go Yankees!

1951WheatiesPremium · July 23, 2019 1:05PM

Here’s the whole sub...

doubledragon · July 23, 2019 1:11PM

You ARE Mickey Mantle.

1951WheatiesPremium · July 23, 2019 1:18PM

@doubledragon said:
You ARE Mickey Mantle.

Is there any chance you say that because you want to be called Joe Louis?

doubledragon · July 23, 2019 1:19PM

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@doubledragon said:
You ARE Mickey Mantle.

Is there any chance you say that because you want to be called Joe Louis?

Well, it wouldn't bother me.😉

doubledragon · July 23, 2019 1:24PM

In all seriousness, beautiful Mantle. Another masterpiece to add to your Mantle collection.

JoeBanzai · July 23, 2019 1:33PM

SUPER nice Mantle! I am assuming this is an 8x10?

How do you differentiate the Advisory Staff photos as far as years?

I have some Killebrew's that I am thinking of sending in, but don't know what years they are.

Was there a Mantle in the Manny's set? Is yours graded? How about Team Issued 8x10's?

JoeBanzai · July 23, 2019 1:39PM

I see there is a Mantle in the Manny's set!

You MUST have one!?!?!?!?

1951WheatiesPremium · July 23, 2019 1:42PM

@JoeBanzai said:
SUPER nice Mantle! I am assuming this is an 8x10?

How do you differentiate the Advisory Staff photos as far as years?

I have some Killebrew's that I am thinking of sending in, but don't know what years they are.

Was there a Mantle in the Manny's set? Is yours graded? How about Team Issued 8x10's?

Yes, that’s an 8x10 team issue in the photo above, it is in the Standard Catalog and it also already has a spec. I think it’s nice, too. One of my favorites even before grading...

PSA has 1950-1970 as the date for the Advisory Staff Mantles (several poses), so I’m guessing Killer’s would be the same. Also, those Mantle’s, too, have a spec already.

There’s a Manny’s. I don’t have it, though.

JoeBanzai · July 23, 2019 1:44PM

WHAT????????

JoeBanzai · July 23, 2019 1:46PM

1951WheatiesPremium · July 23, 2019 1:46PM

@JoeBanzai said:
WHAT????????

Please be more specific ?

1951WheatiesPremium · July 23, 2019 1:48PM

@doubledragon said:
In all seriousness, beautiful Mantle. Another masterpiece to add to your Mantle collection.

Thank you very much.

brad31 · July 23, 2019 3:18PM

Good luck with the grades. Always like seeing the photos you collect.

JoeBanzai · July 23, 2019 4:21PM

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@JoeBanzai said:
WHAT????????

Please be more specific ?

Not sure about the Mantle, but the Killebrew is not hard to find.

I assumed that with the incredible collection of rare Mantle items you have a Manny's would surely be in your possession.

1951WheatiesPremium · July 23, 2019 4:32PM

@JoeBanzai said:

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@JoeBanzai said:
WHAT????????

Please be more specific ?

Not sure about the Mantle, but the Killebrew is not hard to find.

I assumed that with the incredible collection of rare Mantle items you have a Manny's would surely be in your possession.

Understood.

I agree - they aren’t so tough to find. Probably will have pick one up at some point.

JoeBanzai · July 24, 2019 4:40AM

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@JoeBanzai said:

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@JoeBanzai said:
WHAT????????

Please be more specific ?

Not sure about the Mantle, but the Killebrew is not hard to find.

I assumed that with the incredible collection of rare Mantle items you have a Manny's would surely be in your possession.

Understood.

I agree - they aren’t so tough to find. Probably will have pick one up at some point.

Just to be clear, I think you have a SUPERB collection. I am not giving you a hard time. ;-)

1951WheatiesPremium · July 24, 2019 4:46AM

@JoeBanzai said:

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@JoeBanzai said:

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@JoeBanzai said:
WHAT????????

Please be more specific ?

Not sure about the Mantle, but the Killebrew is not hard to find.

I assumed that with the incredible collection of rare Mantle items you have a Manny's would surely be in your possession.

Understood.

I agree - they aren’t so tough to find. Probably will have pick one up at some point.

Just to be clear, I think you have a SUPERB collection. I am not giving you a hard time. ;-)

I come here to be happy for a little while. For whatever reason, I find great peace in dead baseball players on cardboard. I don’t really get upset talking cards and sports online; they’re fun distractions.

YOU, @JoeBanzai , seem like a great dude. The way you collect, comment and share tells me we’re cut from the same cloth.

JoeBanzai · July 24, 2019 4:49AM

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@JoeBanzai said:

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@JoeBanzai said:

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@JoeBanzai said:
WHAT????????

Please be more specific ?

Not sure about the Mantle, but the Killebrew is not hard to find.

I assumed that with the incredible collection of rare Mantle items you have a Manny's would surely be in your possession.

Understood.

I agree - they aren’t so tough to find. Probably will have pick one up at some point.

Just to be clear, I think you have a SUPERB collection. I am not giving you a hard time. ;-)

I come here to be happy for a little while. For whatever reason, I find great peace in dead baseball players on cardboard. I don’t really get upset talking cards and sports online; they’re fun distractions.

YOU, @JoeBanzai , seem like a great dude. The way you collect, comment and share tells me we’re cut from the same cloth.

Thanks, you seem like a cool dude yourself!

Great series so far here in Minnesota!!!!!!!

You follow the alive players?

1951WheatiesPremium · July 24, 2019 4:51AM

Here’s the 1964-1966 Rawlings Premium (No Undershirt) Mantle that’s part of the sub...

1951WheatiesPremium · July 24, 2019 4:55AM

@JoeBanzai said:

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@JoeBanzai said:

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@JoeBanzai said:

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@JoeBanzai said:
WHAT????????

Please be more specific ?

Not sure about the Mantle, but the Killebrew is not hard to find.

I assumed that with the incredible collection of rare Mantle items you have a Manny's would surely be in your possession.

Understood.

I agree - they aren’t so tough to find. Probably will have pick one up at some point.

Just to be clear, I think you have a SUPERB collection. I am not giving you a hard time. ;-)

I come here to be happy for a little while. For whatever reason, I find great peace in dead baseball players on cardboard. I don’t really get upset talking cards and sports online; they’re fun distractions.

YOU, @JoeBanzai , seem like a great dude. The way you collect, comment and share tells me we’re cut from the same cloth.

Thanks, you seem like a cool dude yourself!

Great series so far here in Minnesota!!!!!!!

You follow the alive players?

Religiously. DiDi had a night!
Looks like an ALDS preview that’s being played as such.

Twins get Madison Bumgarner, I’d think of them as the favorite. Well balanced and deep team...Nelson Cruz was a GREAT pickup.

1951WheatiesPremium · July 24, 2019 5:05AM

@brad31 said:
Good luck with the grades. Always like seeing the photos you collect.

Thanks, Brad! I STILL go back and look at the ‘53 Topps Willie Mays you picked up a month or two ago. Beast of a card that (to me) looks like a card that could be an 8/8+ without a doubt.

Beautiful card...

brad31 · July 24, 2019 5:08AM

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@brad31 said:
Good luck with the grades. Always like seeing the photos you collect.

Thanks, Brad! I STILL go back and look at the ‘53 Topps Willie Mays you picked up a month or two ago. Beast of a card that (to me) looks like a card that could be an 8/8+ without a doubt.

Beautiful card...

Thank you! Still cannot believe It is part of my collection. It is fun to see people’s collections grow and have a board to share it with.

1951WheatiesPremium · July 24, 2019 5:10AM

I should also mention, @bswhiten has a collection of Mickey Mantle’s that blows mine away. (I’m sure he’s not the only one either but I don’t see anyone else who posts actively sharing much recently).

Back to Ben - He’s on here from time to time and is a great guy and very helpful. Shout out!

JoeBanzai · July 24, 2019 5:41AM

Who is that guy?!?! DiDi?????? What a game he had!

The Cruz pickup was indeed a good move. The team has finally added a few players (Odorizzi, Schoop, Cron) who have performed well, along with some regulars who are having good years.

Usually they pick up guys like Logan Morrison, who had one good year and is now in the minors. Who can forget ByungHo Park? He was going to be the next Ichiro only with power.

Funny how the fans were ready to get rid of Sano a couple of weeks ago when he was struggling. No such talk lately!

https://www.mlb.com/video/statcast-sano-s-457-ft-homer?t=statcast

BTW your welcome for Hicks ;-) that was a move I complained about. Even though Hicks was inconsistent at the plate, he can really go get the ball. He has turned into a FINE player. John Ryan Murphy............not so much. I like Buxton over Hicks, when he can get on the field.

Twins get Madison Bumgarner. I'll believe it when I see it.

They need some help in the bullpen too. A LOT of talk on the local sports radio station about getting some help for the stretch run. I am beginning to think they are going to "stand pat". These owners are CHEAP! They should be able to pick up a few guys without trading Royce Lewis or Alex Kirilloff.

Twins ownership has been beyond putrid (Hicks trade only one of MANY examples) when adding any player who might increase the payroll. If Berrios or Odorizzi get hurt, we won't be able to win the division, let alone compete with the Yankees in the playoffs.

Have you watched Berrios at all? He's a special pitcher!

GO TWINS!

1951WheatiesPremium · July 24, 2019 7:26AM

Jake and Jose are one of the better 1-2 punches in baseball.

Jose is special. And since the Twins are NOT on the no trade, it’s actually a different game they’re playing that those on his list. You never know...

...though the Giants May stand pat and go for it.

Love baseball

JoeBanzai · July 24, 2019 7:47AM

Hope to beat you in the playoffs!

Give the "little guy" a chance!!!!!!! ;-)

1951WheatiesPremium · July 25, 2019 3:32AM

This is the 1950-1970 Rawlings Advisory Staff Mantle:

brad31 · July 25, 2019 4:49AM

Love the Rawlings picture. The way the glove is situated I wonder if it is to cover the ice pack on his knee. All the stories about how he had to constantly work on them. More likely so the logo is right side up. Very cool photo.

JoeBanzai · July 25, 2019 4:59AM

I like the Rawlings photo too. Nice to see something a little different than the standard batting pose.

1951WheatiesPremium · July 26, 2019 5:24AM

This is the 1960 New York Yankees “Action Pictures”

JoeBanzai · July 26, 2019 6:37AM

Another great item!

Is the "mickey Mantle" near the bottom written in later?

1951WheatiesPremium · July 26, 2019 7:24AM

@JoeBanzai said:
Another great item!

Is the "mickey Mantle" near the bottom written in later?

No a just an odd/interesting font...

1951WheatiesPremium · July 28, 2019 12:04AM

This is the Joe Collins with that font...

JoeBanzai · July 28, 2019 7:10AM

THAT sure is different! Have seen quite a few facsimile autographs but none where names are printed in like this.

Cool and interesting!

1951WheatiesPremium · July 31, 2019 5:11PM

@JoeBanzai said:
THAT sure is different! Have seen quite a few facsimile autographs but none where names are printed in like this.

Cool and interesting!

I think both the 1956 and 1960 Action Photo sets were pretty cool. The different fonts give them a real retro feel. I have both full packs and the envelope for one of them; can’t remember which off the top of my head.

As always, I’m excited to see how they do and I’ll be happy when they’re home and holdered. This guy needs friends his own size...

Being there during the National probably increases my wait time some but I’m hopeful they’ll be back for my birthday in late September.

JoeBanzai · July 31, 2019 7:00PM

Beauty!

Stone193 · July 31, 2019 7:57PM

Really nice Tim.

I think the Mantle looks better than a 3 - they seem to be really tough on these pics.

Is that a T3 holder?

Your collection of Mantles makes me chartreuse with envy buddy.

krisd3279 · July 31, 2019 9:05PM

@Stone193 said:
Really nice Tim.

I think the Mantle looks better than a 3 - they seem to be really tough on these pics.

Is that a T3 holder?

Your collection of Mantles makes me chartreuse with envy buddy.

+1 for using chartreuse in a sentence (and yes I copied and pasted that word)

Bishtw · July 31, 2019 9:54PM

Always enjoy seeing your new post and new additions to your Mantle Collection .

1951WheatiesPremium · August 1, 2019 2:00AM

@Stone193 said:
Really nice Tim.

I think the Mantle looks better than a 3 - they seem to be really tough on these pics.

Is that a T3 holder?

Your collection of Mantles makes me chartreuse with envy buddy.

Mike,

That’s a Jumbo holder, actually. I thought it was much better than a 3 - as has every person who has laid eyes on it - but that’s how it goes sometimes.

What can you do (besides pay more money to the same company to the same company for a ‘second’ opinion)?

A man goes to the hospital and says his side hurts. Doctor says, ‘It’s appendicitis.’ Man says, ‘I’d like a second opinion’ and so the doctor says, ‘You’re kinda short, too.’

1951WheatiesPremium · August 1, 2019 2:50AM

@Bishtw said:
Always enjoy seeing your new post and new additions to your Mantle Collection .

Thank you kindly. How’s the 1956 Topps set coming?

bswhiten · August 1, 2019 1:47PM

Nice ones @1951WheatiesPremium ! I've been lazy on the boards lately and just saw this Oddball Micks are my thing as you know!

Bishtw · August 2, 2019 7:19AM

@1951WheatiesPremium said:

@Bishtw said:
Always enjoy seeing your new post and new additions to your Mantle Collection .

Thank you kindly. How’s the 1956 Topps set coming?

You're very welcome. It's coming along fine. I'll have the basic set complete this month but the super is gonna be a while yet, thanks for asking.

1951WheatiesPremium · November 11, 2019 3:11PM

UPDATE
It looks like all 5 items will be coming home slabbed meaning the 1960 NY Yankees Action Photo has earned approval and a spec has been created.

Zippity do da, Zippity yay, my oh my what a wonderful day

1951WheatiesPremium · November 20, 2019 3:29PM

Imminent poppage...

QA Check 2 underway.

Can’t Wait

1951WheatiesPremium · November 21, 2019 8:29AM

‘56 Action Pictures Mantle is top pop!!!

1951WheatiesPremium · November 21, 2019 8:31AM

@PSA News

Thanks for creating the spec for the 1960 NYY Action Pictures Mickey Mantle!

1951WheatiesPremium · November 23, 2019 1:23PM

I’ll get the rest up tonight...

1951WheatiesPremium · November 23, 2019 5:37PM

1951WheatiesPremium · November 29, 2019 8:08AM

Not that my opinion matters but I thought the grades were completely in line with my expectations. With no uncatalogued items, the next sub should go much quicker. I’m considering these 4 among a few others and I’ll probably wait until the new year.

Clockwise from top left - 1961 Phillies Cigar Premium, 1950-70 Rawlings Advisory Staff seated w/bat, 1956 NYY Action Pictures, 1964-66 Rawlings Premium w/undershirt