Best Mickey Mantle card under $200?

[Stonepony]

I like the 1961 MVP in that price range

[KCRfan1]

And what are you getting the Missus?

[Filthy]

Originally Posted by KCRfan1

And what are you getting the Missus?

My wife is dealing with that... (So in other words...I've got not a clue)

[jthorst75]

1958 AS #487. Sweet card for cheap

[Neal]

Originally Posted by jthorst75

1958 AS #487. Sweet card for cheap

Stole my thunder!

You can certainly get one in a PSA/SGC 7 slab for just about that. If he is not a collector, but would appreciate a Mick, get him a near mint example - this is the one.

[Bestdj777]

I think a lower grade 1954 Bowman would be a solid option. He isn't a collector, so he probably doesn't care as much about condition. And, this is a great early image of Mantle.

[jmb]

Since you said he likes the history of the game I think a 1969 Mantle in mid grade would fit the bill since it has his final stats and mentions his retirement on the card.

[paulcarek]

What Jason and Neal said. In my opinion, the 1958 Topps AS is one of the best Mantle cards, period. Be patient and find a perfectly centered 6 or 7.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Stonepony

I like the 1961 MVP in that price range

Or the all star from the same year.

[pokerplyr80]

Many great choices. Almost any 60s Mantle can be obtained in a psa 5 or 6 for 200 bucks. Personally I would go for the 57t Mantle / Berra combo card if he's also a Yankee fan. If not open to a dual player I would get a 60 or 62.