Let's see your high grade Mickey Mantle cards!!!
 

I am putting a high grade set of the Mick together and was curious to what the members here have in their set of the Mick.

http://bandb3536.com/cards/grail1.jpg
Collected as a teenager by buying the gum

rcp1936

Very nice!!!

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??

Mantle
 

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

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...137E34AB49.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1368458186
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...9/img079-1.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...9/P1010074.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...539/img017.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...sSheets004.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...sSheets003.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...539/img078.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...539/img046.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...539/img054.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...539/img126.jpg
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http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1368491641

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

My Two Mantles
 

http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/u...e-PSA-7-NM.jpg

http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/u...ntle-BVG-7.jpg

Nice stuff guys!!!:)

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...-mickey-mantle

CW

I agree that card looks great!!!

Mantle
 

We need Larry or Bob to post a 1961 Dice

Some of my high grade Mantles:

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0a08ac68.jpg

http://http://i1345.photobucket.com/...psd3c7ab18.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0ea2064a.jpg

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8e0d4d11.jpg

If I must.

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...ameMMantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...n101Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s311Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...n059Mantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s082Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...n065Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s095Mantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s150Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s010Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s300Mantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s200Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s200Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s050Mantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s350Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s050Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s150Mantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s280Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...500bMantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...n253Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...n202Mantle.jpg

http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s135Mantle.jpg http://www.bobsbbcards.com/images/ba...s350Mantle.jpg

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

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

bobsbbcards

Great collection!!!!:)

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

Bob
 

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

Not really a card...
 

...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.

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!

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.

mantle
 

ok bob if i must

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.

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

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

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

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?

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

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)

How rare is the Dan-Dee and the Bazooka?

Post # 6 for today

Kaline
 

Larry has a better one.

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/...539/img174.jpg

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!

Thanks, David and Adrian. :)

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

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

Cardboard Junkie

What is considered high grades for those 2 cards?

Post # 8 for today

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/...ps900bad09.jpg
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/...ps20e39b0b.jpg
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/...psefc847df.jpg
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/...ps486539a9.jpg
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/...ps500ca790.jpg
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/...ps58a1a103.jpg
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/...eartmantle.jpg
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/...S/52Bowman.jpg
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/...59oklahoma.jpg

http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/...guediamond.jpg
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/...erezsteele.jpg

and the list could keep going on & on & on

Not very high grade, but high eye appeal.
 

...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...-mickey-mantle

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...key-mantle-311

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...-mickey-mantle

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...-mickey-mantle

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...-mickey-mantle

Mantle
 

To me too Matty. Chris' too

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

some of my oddballs
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...sd95f2002.jpeg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...md/Scan156.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...md/Scan155.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...md/Scan152.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...md/Scan151.jpg

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!

Mantle
 

Good ones Zact ( first name ?)

Afford
 

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

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...anmantle-1.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...psa1003fdc.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...56Mantle-1.jpg