Let's see your high grade Mickey Mantle cards!!! [Archive]

ALR-bishop

05-13-2013, 06:36 PM

I have all his regular Topps cards, but these are more off the beaten path

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/FF70A8FE-2119-464E-B76B-1346C439AFA9-6515-000008137E34AB49.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img517_zpsd5e84c0c.jpg?t=1368458186
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img079-1.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/P1010074.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img017.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/ToppsSheets004.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/ToppsSheets003.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img078.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img046.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img054.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img126.jpg

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img519_zps15bdc840.jpg?t=1368491641

Cardboard Junkie

05-13-2013, 06:42 PM

Beautiful, Al! Love that "standup" sheet and the connected plack! Dave. Amazing group!! Dave.

t206blogcom

05-13-2013, 06:52 PM

http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1963-Topps-Mickey-Mantle-PSA-7-NM.jpg

http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/1964-Topps-Mickey-Mantle-BVG-7.jpg

Zone91

05-13-2013, 06:54 PM

Nice stuff guys!!!:)

05-13-2013, 07:10 PM

This may be considered high grade to some. One of my fave cards of the Mick, for some reason. I also get a kick out of the somewhat homoerotic cartoon on the back. :D

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/cw2112/cool-cardboard/3890/1959-topps-mickey-mantle

Zone91

05-13-2013, 07:30 PM

CW

I agree that card looks great!!!

ALR-bishop

05-13-2013, 07:58 PM

We need Larry or Bob to post a 1961 Dice

HRBAKER

05-13-2013, 08:03 PM

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/BST/MICK.jpg (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/hrbaker/media/BST/MICK.jpg.html)

Bestdj777

05-13-2013, 08:07 PM

Some of my high grade Mantles:

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/T2eC16Ny8E9s2filoBBRbtRQ3O760_12_zps0a08ac68.jpg

http://http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/IMG_05292_zpsd3c7ab18.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/IMG_0519_zps0ea2064a.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/IMG_0524_zps8e0d4d11.jpg

bobsbbcards

05-13-2013, 09:38 PM

If I must.

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961toppsdicegame/61ToppsDiceGameMMantle.jpg

bobsbbcards

05-13-2013, 09:56 PM

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1952/1952bowman/52Bowman101Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1952/1952topps/52Topps311Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1953/1953bowman/53Bowman059Mantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1953/1953topps/53Topps082Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1954/1954bowman/54Bowman065Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1957/1957topps/57Topps095Mantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1958/1958topps/58Topps150Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1959/1959topps/59Topps010Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961topps/61Topps300Mantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1962/1962topps/62Topps200Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1963/1963topps/63Topps200Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1964/1964topps/64Topps050Mantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1965/1965topps/65Topps350Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1966/1966topps/66Topps050Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1967/1967topps/67Topps150Mantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1968/1968topps/68Topps280Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1969/1969topps/69Topps500bMantle.jpg

bobsbbcards

05-13-2013, 09:56 PM

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1951/1951bowman/51Bowman253Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1955/1955bowman/55Bowman202Mantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1956/1956topps/56Topps135Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1960/1960topps/60Topps350Mantle.jpg

KCRfan1

05-13-2013, 10:10 PM

Unbelievable cards everyone! I love seeing the fantastic cards everyone has in their collections.

Bestdj777

05-14-2013, 05:48 AM

If I must.

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/baseball/1961/1961toppsdicegame/61ToppsDiceGameMMantle.jpg

Wow, between this and the PSA 6s, 7s, and 8s you have listed below, you have an exceptional collection. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Zone91

05-14-2013, 06:10 AM

bobsbbcards

Great collection!!!!:)

Did not even know that card existed....just found out it is 1 of only 2 known that is awesome!!!

ALR-bishop

05-14-2013, 06:57 AM

Love That Bob....err his cards. That reminds me of some old TV show

Paul S

05-14-2013, 07:21 AM

...but thicker than a sheet of paper. Got it from him at the private reception of his sports restaurant on the eve of the public opening, back in the
80s.

Zone91

05-14-2013, 07:23 AM

Paul S

Very cool!!!:)

Paul S

05-14-2013, 07:25 AM

Paul S

Very cool!!!:)

Thanks Adrian. Good to see you over here on this part of the forum. We need some action!
I have this funny feeling you started this thread as a way to window shop for a Mick!

moeson

05-14-2013, 07:57 AM

http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i349/mirhow/scan0008_zps06273856.jpg

Zone91

05-14-2013, 08:02 AM

Paul S

lolllll!!!! I think I will spend a bit more time here for the next while!!!

Well actually I have just purchased 10 PSA 8 graded Mantle cards (mostly cards from the 60's so far) and want to build a set in that grade (and ALL will be PSA...I believe in PSA for post war cards) except for of course the 52 Topps and 51 Bowman. I am happy with the 52 Topps I have in PSA 4 and will not be up grading in the future. It looks like a 5 so why bother. And as far as the 51 Bowman one in PSA 5 would be just fine with me!!!

Now that I know there are some very rare Mantle cards like the 1 the guy posted here with only 2 known I now know I will never have a complete Mantle set....but I am OK with that.

I was going to start buying Babe Ruth cards but just can't seem to pull the trigger and get little satisfaction from him. Mantle is the icon of baseball I truly enjoy collecting....and much much cheaper than buying PSA 8 Ruth cards.

Even if graded PSA 8 the cards I am buying have to have 50/50 centering or very very close to that....otherwise I will pass and simply wait for one to show up.

Don't get me wrong Ruth was a legendary player just find most of his cards dull looking!!!

So my collecting will be limited to Mantle cards and T206 cards (the rarer ones and the elite pitchers in action poses). I know I will buy a Ruth rookie (graded a 1 or 2 maximum) some time in the next year but that will be all for me and Ruth.

sflayank

05-14-2013, 09:22 AM

ok bob if i must

Zone91

05-14-2013, 09:28 AM

Do one of you 2 guys intend on selling one of those Mantle cards one day? You guys are lucky to own such a rare Mantle card!!!

Post # 5 for today out of a maximum of 15 per day.

Cardboard Junkie

05-14-2013, 09:42 AM

I didn't notice a Dan Dee yet, and how about a numerical grade 59 Bazooka? I don't have either. Dave.

GasHouseGang

05-14-2013, 09:48 AM

Ok, Bob and Larry, I'll ask. What Mantle is that? I'm not familiar with the story of this rare card.:confused:

05-14-2013, 10:00 AM

This was on my wantlist for some time. Was glad to add it about a year ago.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/1854/dandeemick.jpg

Cardboard Junkie

05-14-2013, 10:03 AM

Now THAT one is a beauty!!! Not even a hint of grease!! Makes me weak in the knees......Hey Adrian....put a 54 Dan Dee on your list:D Dave.

Now for a 59 bazooka?

ALR-bishop

05-14-2013, 10:06 AM

Do one of you 2 guys intend on selling one of those Mantle cards one day? You guys are lucky to own such a rare Mantle card!!!

Post # 5 for today out of a maximum of 15 per day.

From their cold dead hands Adrian

David---Topps 1961 Dice cards. An unissued test set. Only 2 or 3 copies of each card thought to exist. There is a checklist in SCD. I only have one, a Kaline.

Along with 55 Stamps, 66 Punch Outs 70 Cloth, and 71 Rookie Artist Proofs, the toughest Topps test issues to collect...IMO

Cardboard Junkie

05-14-2013, 10:09 AM

Not to hijack this thread, but Al would love to see your Kaline.

Here's a commerce comet 59 bazooka (Not mine) (I wish it were)

Zone91

05-14-2013, 10:11 AM

How rare is the Dan-Dee and the Bazooka?

Post # 6 for today

ALR-bishop

05-14-2013, 10:13 AM

Larry has a better one.

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/Bishop539/img174.jpg

brob28

05-14-2013, 10:21 AM

Great cards all! I was noticing how nicely Mick "pops" from the dark background on those high grade '57's. I have not been a big fan of that set in the past, but those two 8's posted earlier are amazing. This post may have added the '57 to my wish list!

05-14-2013, 10:23 AM

Thanks, David and Adrian. :)

Cardboard Junkie

05-14-2013, 10:28 AM

Adrian, the Dan Dee and 59 Bazooka are tuff in high condition. Dave.

Zone91

05-14-2013, 10:28 AM

I am jealous I must admit!!!:eek:

It really bits me in the ass when I can't buy something even if I would have the funds for it!!! That is life just can't have everything we want!!! The little kid in me wants them all...lollllllll and the adult says enjoy what you already have!!!

Post # 7 for today

Zone91

05-14-2013, 10:30 AM

Cardboard Junkie

What is considered high grades for those 2 cards?

Post # 8 for today

Cardboard Junkie

05-14-2013, 10:48 AM

pawpawdiv9

05-14-2013, 03:02 PM

Dan Dees are prone to grease because they came in cans of potato chips and the bazooka was hand cut off a box. So any dan dee without stains is scarce and any 59 bazooka with a numerical grade (most are authentic) is tuff. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Dave.

ps Al that 61 dice Mr. Tiger is waaaay cool

I may not have a high grade, but i am pround of my Mantles i have so far.
Always a ongoing mission for more :D

http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg481/kylerowdybusch/Scan_Pic0007_zps900bad09.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/kylerowdybusch/media/Scan_Pic0007_zps900bad09.jpg.html)
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg481/kylerowdybusch/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/65pushpull_zps20e39b0b.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/kylerowdybusch/media/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/65pushpull_zps20e39b0b.jpg.html)
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg481/kylerowdybusch/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/1962318switchhit_zpsefc847df.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/kylerowdybusch/media/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/1962318switchhit_zpsefc847df.jpg.html)
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg481/kylerowdybusch/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/51bowman253_zps486539a9.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/kylerowdybusch/media/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/51bowman253_zps486539a9.jpg.html)
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg481/kylerowdybusch/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/57MantleBerra407_zps500ca790.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/kylerowdybusch/media/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/57MantleBerra407_zps500ca790.jpg.html)
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg481/kylerowdybusch/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/195910_zps58a1a103.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/kylerowdybusch/media/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/195910_zps58a1a103.jpg.html)
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg481/kylerowdybusch/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/redheartmantle.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/kylerowdybusch/media/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/redheartmantle.jpg.html)
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg481/kylerowdybusch/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/52Bowman.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/kylerowdybusch/media/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/52Bowman.jpg.html)
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg481/kylerowdybusch/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/59oklahoma.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/kylerowdybusch/media/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/59oklahoma.jpg.html)

pawpawdiv9

05-14-2013, 03:04 PM

http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg481/kylerowdybusch/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/82bigleaguediamond.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/kylerowdybusch/media/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/82bigleaguediamond.jpg.html)
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg481/kylerowdybusch/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/89perezsteele.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/kylerowdybusch/media/MAN%20CAVE%20KEEPERS/89perezsteele.jpg.html)

and the list could keep going on & on & on

MattyC

05-14-2013, 03:24 PM

...To me, at least. Can't wait to get a new scanner; these were taken on an ancient HP all-in-one.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/mickey-mantle/9815/1951-bowman-mickey-mantle

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/mickey-mantle/9804/1952-topps-mickey-mantle-311

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/mickey-mantle/9817/1953-bowman-color-mickey-mantle

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/mickey-mantle/9826/1953-topps-mickey-mantle

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/mickey-mantle/9809/1956-topps-mickey-mantle

ALR-bishop

05-14-2013, 03:25 PM

To me too Matty. Chris' too

Cardboard Junkie

05-14-2013, 03:43 PM

Beautiful! I never tire of looking at that 1960 Post Mick! Very nice.

Zact

05-14-2013, 05:29 PM

some of my oddballs
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/cpettimd/Scan287_zpsd95f2002.jpeg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/cpettimd/Scan156.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/cpettimd/Scan155.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/cpettimd/Scan152.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f104/cpettimd/Scan151.jpg

05-14-2013, 05:39 PM

Beautiful! I never tire of looking at that 1960 Post Mick! Very nice.

Agree wholeheartedly -- that Post is a really nice piece! Really like the expression on his face, the pose, the pink background, the vintage facsimile Mick signature, and even the wooden frame border. It has it all. Very cool!

ALR-bishop

05-14-2013, 08:46 PM

Good ones Zact ( first name ?)

mintacular

05-15-2013, 11:09 AM

Can't afford high grade Mantles so I have to settle for some lousy mid-grade ones:

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/nollpm/55bowmanmantle-1.jpg (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/nollpm/media/55bowmanmantle-1.jpg.html)

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/nollpm/54BowmanMantle-2_zpsa1003fdc.jpg (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/nollpm/media/54BowmanMantle-2_zpsa1003fdc.jpg.html)

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/nollpm/56Mantle-1.jpg (http://s434.photobucket.com/user/nollpm/media/56Mantle-1.jpg.html)

Cardboard Junkie

05-15-2013, 11:40 AM

You have a great eye for centering........perfect example of buy the card not the grade. The 55 Bowman.....nice...centering on this issue is often overlooked. Your example beats most 7s. And the 56 mick is outstanding...perfect centering..white card stock I presume? Can we see a scan of the back? Nice stuff. Dave:)

mintacular

05-15-2013, 12:29 PM

Thanks Dave, Mantle back is gray, will try to post scan later.

Bestdj777

05-16-2013, 07:33 PM

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1966-Topps-Venezuelan-50-Mickey-Mantle-New-York-Yankees-PSA-2-CENTERED-/00/s/MTUzM1g5MDY=/z/pnwAAMXQkl9Rcppr/$%28KGrHqFHJE4FDcFqIJ04BRcpprMtP!~~60_57.JPG

Zone91

05-16-2013, 07:45 PM

Bestdj777

Cool...is that also one of the more rare Mantle cards?

Post # 11

Bestdj777

05-16-2013, 08:47 PM

Bestdj777

Cool...is that also one of the more rare Mantle cards?

Post # 11

They are much harder to find than their Topps counterparts. They were only released in Venezuelan and I believe in lower quantities than Topps cards. Plus, most of these cards were glued into baseball card scrap books making it very difficult to find any above a PSA Authentic. I probably overpaid for this piece a bit, but I love the look of these.

Zone91

05-16-2013, 08:55 PM

Bestdj777

Do you mind me asking how much a card like that cost just in case I run acrross one?

Also I see you have a list of 167/200 Mantle cards do you mind sharing that list with me since I would like to build a Mantle collection and can't seem to locate a full list of all his cards and coins. Thanks in advance!!

Post # 12

Bestdj777

05-16-2013, 09:15 PM

Hi Zone,

I bought the card off of eBay for about $360 (shipped) from a very reputable seller. If I held out a bit, I probably could have gotten it for a little better of a price.

As far as my set goes, my list is not comprehensive. Right now, I do not collect regional, test issues, or panels (when the Bazooka cards come in strips, etc., I will only buy the individual Mantle not the Mantle on the strip). One of the more complete lists is the PSA Mantle Master Set Registry available online. I believe it is only missing the following cards/variations:
1. 1965 Mantle Push Pull
2. 1968 Topps Poster Mantle
3. 1969 Topps Yankees Team Poster
4. 1952 Topps Mantle Double Print
5. 1964 Topps Tattoo Red Triangle back variation (came with two color backs, Topps does not distinguish between the two)
6. Exhibit Dad's Cookies Back
7. Exhibit Postcard Back (with muto scope line)
8. Exhibit Postcard Back (without muto scope line)
9. 1969 Topps Checklist (there are two variations, one with an full L in the name Boswell, one with only a partial L)
10. Exhibit variation -- one of the Mantle Exhibits has a variation on the line (one reads Made in USA, one reads Printed in USA). Can't remember which one of the top of my head though
11. 1965 Bancroft Tiddlers Mantle Back
12. Briggs Meat Mantle
13. Topps Mantle Plaque/Mask
14. Topps Plak (big nose variation)
15. Topps Plak (small nose variation)
16. Japanese Mantle Card (forgot the name but you wouldn't be able to find it for sale anyway, because it is just not out there)
17. 1967 Topps Punchboard Mantle Test
18 1968 Topps Punchout (year?) Mantle (PSA lists one but does not list the variation)
19. 1960 OPC Tattoo auto ball
20. 1960 Topps Tattoo auto ball
21. 1960 OPC Tattoo Portrait (Never seen this and not sure it even exists)

Add those to the PSA Master List and you'll have a pretty complete set of Mantle cards. That said, if you want, feel free to send me your email and I'll send you my list. Mine is a bit more manageable and is a great way to start.

To the other Mantle collectors out there, please feel free to chime in if I missed anything. I am going primarily off of memory here.

Zone91

05-16-2013, 09:24 PM

Bestdj777

Thanks...yes please send me your list via private message. Does your list include the cards you mentioned here as well? To be honest I never in my whole world thought he had SO MANY cards....that is fun at least this will keep me busy for a long long long time!!!

Post # 13

ValKehl

05-16-2013, 10:08 PM

Not high grade, but one of the Mick's scarcest cards, the 1953-54 Briggs Meat. I traded away the one on the right a few years ago, and it has since been graded SGC 10 and appeared in Mile High and Goodwin auctions. I still have the nicer one on the left, and it now resides in a SGC "A" holder.
Val

05-16-2013, 10:56 PM

It's pretty sick when you consider only two Dice Game Mantles exist in the hobby, and both of the owners posted their copies in this thread. :)

Mid-grade, high-grade, no grade -- great cards, all!

hcv123

05-17-2013, 09:31 AM

The Venezuelan cards are INCREDIBLY tougher than the Topps cards - just look at the PSA populations for some idea.

1959 - regular - 4,382 graded - PSA 10 highest graded (1)
1959 Venezuelan - 14 graded - PSA 4 highest graded (1)

1964 - regular - 4,417 graded - PSA 10 highest graded (1)
1964 Venezuelan - 29 graded - PSA 5 highest graded (2)

1966 - regular - 5,104 graded - PSA 9 highest graded (41)
1966 Venezuelan - 38 graded - PSA 7 highest graded (1)

1967 - regular - 4,809 graded - PSA 10 highest graded (2)
1967 Venezuelan - 24 graded - PSA 7 highest graded (1)

1968 - regular - 6,247 graded - PSA 10 highest graded (8)
1968 Venezuelan - 12 graded - PSA 5 highest graded (2)

Mantle is in the following Venezuelan issues:
1959, 1960 (Mantle/Boyer), 1962 (Mantle/Mays), 1964, 1966, 1967, 1968.

Larry and Bob are the "oddball - test issue - food issue" Kings - Spectacular collections - I appreciate that they share so much in photos and knowledge.

Al posted the "proof" 1967 Giant Stand up - here is a scan of the diecut version.

rarest Mantles imo (not in any particular order) - 1966 Punchout, 1967 giant standup, 1968 disc, 1961 dice game, 1967 disc.

hcv123

05-17-2013, 09:38 AM

Found another couple of images - I own neither, but I think all on this thread will appreciate them:

pawpawdiv9

05-17-2013, 02:00 PM

Dang BestDj777 aka Chris...You never told me you had those cards...Now i wish i had that Tiddler book now!!
Your gonna have to show me pics buddy. I showed you mine, you show me your Mantles. :p
Just think it could be Xmas in a few days for us :o

Wymers Auction

05-17-2013, 03:24 PM

Not to hijack this thread, but Al would love to see your Kaline.

Here's a commerce comet 59 bazooka (Not mine) (I wish it were)

I really like this card a bunch.

ALR-bishop

05-17-2013, 05:00 PM

Howard---agree with your scarcity list

Bestdj777

05-17-2013, 07:00 PM

These are the rest of my Venezuelans (I have the team card, just not sure if the one I pictured is the OPC or Venezuelan):

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/T2eC16VzcE9s4g3LCrBQsEqUlge60_57_zps75a53d12.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/IMG_0675_zps8a6d0d8d.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/IMG_0621_zpsfec94f8c.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/IMG_0708_zps11bc9beb.jpg

Bestdj777

05-17-2013, 07:04 PM

A few oddball Mantles for Chris and Zone:

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/IMG_0582_zps91b783b5.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/IMG_0554_zps56a6e474.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/IMG_0593_zpse99d9678.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/IMG_0534_zps6deef5db.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p669/debonochris/IMG_0525_zps6a9985f2.jpg

rcp1936

05-17-2013, 08:35 PM

rcp1936.......Just a WAG but I'm thinking you were born in 36.

What part of the country did you grow up in? And how did you keep those cards in such pristine condition.......let's see some more!!:):)Dave. ps Howdy Adrian, welcome to the dark side!

Also I would like to see some 59 bazooka Mantles with numerical grades??

Yeah born in 36
Lived in Philadelphia till 70 then right outside
Had them in a shoebox till the early 80s then in a top loader
All my HOF 51s are graded and the rest are out for grading

hammer

05-17-2013, 11:45 PM

This is my favorite Mantle card that I puchased off Kurt Coltrane.

rcp1936

05-18-2013, 05:24 AM

Found another couple of images - I own neither, but I think all on this thread will appreciate them:
That 51 is gorgeous
Great centering
The Real Rookie Card

the 'stache

05-18-2013, 05:44 AM

Gentlemen, your collections are inspiring.

I have a question for each of you. Out of the Mantles you all have posted, do you have a favorite in your collections? Can you even pick just one?

I watched Billy Crystal's excellent 61* for the first time ever last night (found the Blu Ray for $10 on a late night Wal Mart soda and popcorn run). The movie, and the making of documentary have brought an added appreciation for what Mickey and Roger both accomplished that summer. I really wish I'd grown up back then.

I might just have to make Mr. Mantle the first graded vintage I buy. I have to say that the 1953 Bowman Color Mantle sits at the very top of my list of graded vintage cards to buy. That one, and the Mantle, Berra and Bauer trio card are so beautiful to me. They're windows into a bygone era.

Bestdj777

05-18-2013, 06:21 AM

Gentlemen, your collections are inspiring.

I have a question for each of you. Out of the Mantles you all have posted, do you have a favorite in your collections?

My top five, in order, are:
1. 1951 Wheaties
2. Red Heart Dog Food
3. 1952 Topps
4. Push Pull
5. Mantle, Berra, Bauer

The bottom four change on a somewhat regular basis but the 51 Wheaties is a pretty consistent winner for me. I have 30 cards left on my checklist (will likely add more when I get done though), and things may change as I pick some of the others up.

pawpawdiv9

05-18-2013, 03:43 PM

I have a question for each of you. Out of the Mantles you all have posted, do you have a favorite in your collections? Can you even pick just one?

.

Of course my 60 Post cereal is one of my fav's
Then its my Oklahoma Today
Then.. i do like the Red Heart
I like the 51 Bowman RC

I recently picked up the Push/Pull too.but not appealing to make list, just a oddity

jerrys

05-19-2013, 04:20 PM

99848

ALR-bishop

05-19-2013, 08:03 PM

Very nice Jerry

smrtn240

05-19-2013, 08:11 PM

just picked this one up today from rick's auction

hcv123

05-19-2013, 09:56 PM

A couple more incredible Mantles

Zone91

05-20-2013, 08:30 AM

Nice stuff for sure!!!:)

Post # 2

ALR-bishop

05-20-2013, 11:04 AM

Is that yours Howard ? Maybe the rarest Topps Mantle. Even more so than the 61 Dice ( there are 2 of those on this board)

Great card Shawn

hcv123

05-20-2013, 11:51 AM

I save images from various sources of great stuff that I will likely never even have an opportunity to own. It's the next best thing..... I get to look at the images whenever I want:D I did own a 1966 Mays punchout a long time ago - sadly let that go WAY too quick and WAY too cheap - didn't have a true understanding as to how rare it was. It was the same one that sold I think last year in the Huggins and Scott auction for 20k+

ALR-bishop

05-20-2013, 12:09 PM

I am envious you at least had one. That is a set for which I would settle for one example. I think Larry on here has a few of them

sflayank

05-20-2013, 01:22 PM

al
if i had a double id sell it to u
larry

67_Palmer

05-25-2013, 01:44 PM

This was on my wantlist for some time. Was glad to add it about a year ago.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/1854/dandeemick.jpg

Killer card, how is this a 5? Looks like an 8 to me.

pawpawdiv9

05-25-2013, 03:43 PM

Nice Dan-Dee ^^
I just happened to pic one up in one of my auction lots at REA. Looking forward to actually holding it in my hands.
Yours truley look a lot nicer than a 5. But it could had a slight crease or surface issue or a stain/grease from potato chips. Who knows?
Crack it and re-submit it

rgpete

05-25-2013, 07:54 PM

Something different

Bestdj777

05-25-2013, 08:07 PM

Something different

Very nice. What back is it?

rgpete

05-25-2013, 08:10 PM

Its Coke , had the cap since I've been 7

Bestdj777

05-25-2013, 08:45 PM

Its Coke , had the cap since I've been 7

I like it. Very nice shape.

05-26-2013, 08:35 PM

Killer card, how is this a 5? Looks like an 8 to me.

Nice Dan-Dee ^^
I just happened to pic one up in one of my auction lots at REA. Looking forward to actually holding it in my hands.
Yours truley look a lot nicer than a 5. But it could had a slight crease or surface issue or a stain/grease from potato chips. Who knows?
Crack it and re-submit it

Thanks, guys, that was one of my white whales for some time. I have also looked for what knocked it down to "EX" grade, but I cannot tell (it's tough to see perfectly with the mylar sleeve insert in the holder). I know it's not trimmed (all four sides have perforations), so I am very tempted to play the game with PSA. We'll see...