Posted By:
Jim VB"So outside of the famed HONUS WAGNER card.... the 52 topps mantle is the next most recognized card in the hobby....
do you believe that it shouldn't be?"
I've never understood why it is so revered. It wasn't his rookie. It was actually double printed and is, therefore, more common than most of the other '52 Topps high numbers. But it's always been the most valuable card in the set.
I don't even question that ALL of Mantle's cards are overvalued. If we're trying to draw a connection between playing ability and card value... my answer is Mantle (the player) isn't overrated, but his cards are overvalued. Two different point, however.