1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle Rookie SGC FAIR 1.5

Sold For:

$7,500

Year:

1951

Auction:

2025 May

Lot #:

27

Category:

Postwar Baseball Cards (1948-present)

Graded FAIR 1.5 by SGC. Classic 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 vibrant colors, outstanding registration, and slightly rounded corners. Boldly printed reverse. A small crease next to Mantle's head and a few pieces of debris along his face contribute to the assigned grade. A very presentable example of one of Mantle's most desirable and significant cards.