Mickey Mantle isn’t just a legendary name in Baseball, he’s also one in the baseball card collecting hobby.
Some of the Mick’s cards are the most sought-after and valuable sports cards ever released, which is testament to the Hall of Fame slugger’s career.
So, in honor of the Commerce Comet’s famous number 7 jersey, and his 7 World Series titles, I’ve taken a look at 7 top Mickey Mantle cards, below.
The 7 Most Coveted Mickey Mantle Cards
7. 2017 Panini Flawless Cuts Memorabilia Mickey Mantle #FCM-MM
Mickey Mantle first featured in Panini’s modern, high-end Flawless sets in 2017, with multiple cards, including this awesome Flawless Cuts Memorabilia card, which pairs a cut signature and relic piece for the Hall of Famer.
It’s by no means Mantle’s most valuable card, but with only 10 numbered copies, it holds good value, and it offers collectors a premium, modern option.
He’s featured in multiple Flawless sets since, with similar cards to this one.
6. 1969 Topps Mickey Mantle #500
The 1969 Topps Mickey Mantle card has the significance of being the last to feature ‘the Mick’ during his playing days.
By the time this card was released, the Yankees legend was a veteran and had established the legacy he leaves on baseball today, unlike his earliest cards, which featured a young and unproven rookie.
There’s a version of this that has his name in white, and another which has it in yellow; The white name version is tougher to find.
5. 1994 Upper Deck Dual Autograph Mickey Mantle / Ken Griffey Jr. #GM1
Two powerhouse names in the baseball card hobby, who both embody the collecting appeal of their eras, on the same card.
This 1994 Upper Deck Mickey Mantle and Ken Griffey Jr. Dual autograph is awesome; How can you not love this card?
Signature cards were hard to come by in 1994, but dual autograph cards were even rarer, so it has a uniqueness that makes it stand out as one of the greatest cards, to feature Mickey Mantle, ever released.
4. 1953 Topps Mickey Mantle #82
There’s a mystique around Topps Mickey Mantle cards; They’re some of the most popular and sought-after cards ever released, particularly his earliest.
With Mantle’s renowned first Topps release, from 1952, out of reach for most, this 1953 Topps card offers collectors perhaps the next best thing, with a great design and a close-up look at the young slugger.
3. 1952 Bowman Mickey Mantle #101
A visually appealing Mantle card, and one of his top releases, comes from 1952 Bowman, which features a classy painted image of him.
It was the first mainstream baseball card to feature Mantle in the famous Yankee pinstripes, which definitely adds to the allure of the esteemed card.
2. 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle #253
Mickey Mantle’s true rookie card – The iconic and highly sought-after 1951 Bowman release.
It might not quite pack the punch that his 1952 Topps card does, but it’s still a beautiful piece of baseball card history.
The appealing card design, with a painted image of a young Mantle, captures the essence of classic baseball card collecting.
1. 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311
Of course, this has to be number 1.
The 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card isn’t just the pinnacle of Mantle’s baseball cards, it also holds the record as the most expensive sports card ever sold, and it’s arguably the most iconic and desired card ever released.
Many consider it to be Mantle’s rookie card, but his true rookie is actually the 1951 Bowman card, however there’s no denying that it’s his best and most valuable card.
Multiple factors contribute to the card’s high status and value; Aside from featuring the legendary slugger himself, the historical significance and popularity of the 1952 Topps baseball set helps, plus the scarcity of the card, with well-preserved copies being extremely rare.
