1952 Mickey Mantle World Series Game 7 Original United Press Photograph PSA/DNA Type I

Sold For:

$600

Year:

1952

Auction:

2022 Fall

Lot #:

2539

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Original news photo capturing Mickey Mantle celebrating with teammates during the final game of the 1952 World Series. Encapsulated and certified by PSA/DNA as an original Type I photograph. A “United Press” credit stamp appears on the reverse, as does the original paper news caption, dated “10/7/52.” In a tense and tightly contested game, Mickey Mantle hit a go-ahead solo home run in the sixth inning to put the Yankees up 3-2. Mantle's shot would prove to be the clincher, and the Yankees would go onto win 4-2 for their 15th World Series title. The photo (9 x 7-1/8 inches) has a few light creases and is in Excellent condition overall. Reserve $200.