1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle Rookie SGC GOOD+ 2.5

Sold For:

$14,400

Year:

1951

Auction:

2024 March

Lot #:

33

Category:

Postwar Baseball - 1950s Cards

Graded GOOD+ 2.5 by SGC. Mid-grade example of New York Yankees Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle's true rookie card. One of card collecting's classics, Mantle's Bowman rookie card is the key to the 1951 set and one of the most popular of all postwar baseball cards. This example has bright colors, a crisp image, honest corner wear, and excellent centering. Clean reverse with bold print. Downgraded largely due to several wrinkles along the front. This is an appealing example of one of Mantle's most desirable and significant cards. Opening Bid $10.