In August of 2022, the iconic Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps card in an SGC 9.5 grade, sold for a record, $12.6 million.

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An interesting story about Mickey Mantle involves an incredible home run hit during the 1953 World Series. In Game 6 against the Brooklyn Dodgers, Mantle, who was playing for the New York Yankees, stepped up to the plate. Mantle had a reputation for his powerful swings, and this moment showcased his impressive hitting abilities.

In the fourth inning, Mantle faced Dodger pitcher Joe Black. On a 1-0 count, Mantle unleashed a mighty swing and hit a home run that not only cleared the 415-foot center-field wall but also traveled out of Yankee Stadium, landing on the apartment building across the street. The estimated distance of the home run was over 500 feet.

This feat became legendary, and the distance and impact of the home run contributed to the folklore surrounding Mickey Mantle’s prodigious power. The story of Mantle’s tape-measure home run during the 1953 World Series has been retold in baseball lore, emphasizing the extraordinary strength and hitting prowess of one of the game’s iconic players.

Why are Mickey Mantle’s baseball cards so popular? He is a fixture not only in baseball history, but also American history.

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