Mickey Mantle RC is getting respect….

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mintonlypls
mintonlypls Posts: 2,908 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited June 21, 2026 10:15PM in Trading Cards & Memorabilia Forum

In a Goldin Auction last night, a PSA-8 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle RC #253 sold for $573,000+…exceeding the last sale at $400,000… and approaching the record at $615,000.

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  • perkdog
    perkdog Posts: 34,440 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That card is way overdue for getting the respect it truly deserves

  • craig44
    craig44 Posts: 13,167 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    agreed. the 51 bowman is micks true rookie and should be valued higher

    George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.

  • 1982FootballWax
    1982FootballWax Posts: 2,839 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It will always be the red-headed step child to the 52!

    It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972)
    Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)

  • mintonlypls
    mintonlypls Posts: 2,908 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 21, 2026 3:02PM
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    Nothing wrong with being a bridesmaid in this case…Mantle’s 2nd most expensive card for a given grade!

    mint_only_pls
  • BLUEJAYWAY
    BLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,795 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    As the 52 soars higher and higher out of reach, the 51 from a lower price standpoint, becomes more appealing. Regardless of attractiveness.

    Successful transactions:Tookybandit. "Everyone is equal, some are more equal than others".
  • brad31
    brad31 Posts: 3,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I have always preferred the ‘51. But have never bought either.

  • CardGeek
    CardGeek Posts: 792 ✭✭✭
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    @craig44 said:
    agreed. the 51 bowman is micks true rookie and should be valued higher

    51 Bowman Mantle isn't really a sleeper.

  • ElMagoStrikeZone
    ElMagoStrikeZone Posts: 2,230 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    ‘51 Bowman Baseball has a great artistic presentation. Always a favorite.

  • Stone193
    Stone193 Posts: 24,833 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 21, 2026 7:36PM
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    For those who might not know?

    In '51, Mantle was sporting #6 with the 1951 American League Golden Anniversary Patch; then I believe he was booted to the minors and returned only to have that number be given up (Bobby Brown?) - so they gave him 7.

    Mike
  • 1951WheatiesPremium
    1951WheatiesPremium Posts: 6,613 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great thread and great stuff!

    Here’s a 1951 Mantle card you don’t see every day…

    Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?

    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest

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