09/02/2025
Mickey Mantle. Number 7. The Switcher. The Mick. HOF GOAT.
While it's not a true error, this card is sometimes considered a 'double-feature' Mantle from the 1959 Topps set. The standard and more well-known card from that year is card #10. Card number #564 was part of a special series honoring players chosen for The Sporting News All-Star team.
Just a few years before this card was issued, Mickey Mantle had one of the greatest seasons in baseball history. In 1956, he won the American League Triple Crown by leading the league in batting average (.353), home runs (52), and runs batted in (130). He also won the American League MVP award that year.
Mickey Mantle is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Truly grateful to have this in my collection. Can't wait to see what's next!
#7 #1959