Period-Signed 1952 Berk Ross Mickey Mantle PSA Poor 1, PSA/DNA Auto 9 - Pop One, Only Two Higher - From The Golden Age Collect...

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Period-Signed 1952 Berk Ross Mickey Mantle PSA Poor 1, PSA/DNA Auto 9 - Pop One, Only Two Higher - From The Golden Age Collection. Nicknamed "The Mick," New York Yankees Hall of Fame center fielder Mickey Mantle was always a threat every time he stepped up to home plate. With 536 career home runs and three AL MVP awards to his credit, Mantle consistently struck fear in the hearts of opposing pitchers. His career in pinstripes totaled 18 seasons and during that time he led the Bronx Bombers to 12 AL pennants and seven World Series crowns. His much-anticipated induction into Cooperstown took place in 1974.

Offered is a 1952 Berk Ross card that shows Mickey striking a batting pose. If you're not familiar with this trading card issue, don't feel too bad; Berk Ross never enjoyed the notoriety of Topps and Bowman, who dominated the market in the first decade of the post-war era. But today that relative scarcity tilts the market metrics of supply and demand seriously toward the bulls. This lower-grade example of the Mantle card is found with good color but showing signs of toning and two pin holes are clearly evident, the second one responsible for some paper loss. Beyond its scarcity, what really drives this card into another stratosphere of collectability is Mickey's period signature that graces the front. Well before his use of "half moons" for his M's, Mantle signed his name rather plainly, which makes this a vintage card with a vintage autograph. Graded PSA Poor 1 with a certified PSA/DNA Auto 9. According to the PSA Pop Report, this is the only autographed card graded POOR with just two rated higher.

More Information: The Golden Age Collection
Heritage Auctions is honored to introduce to the sports collectibles marketplace one of the finest collections of vintage signed sports cards ever assembled. This remarkable collection was meticulously cultivated by a single passionate visionary over many decades, with nearly every piece bearing a signature that matches the vintage of its medium. At the core of the collection is a breathtaking run of signed cards spanning several years from the late 1940s through the mid-1950s, widely regarded as the golden age of post-war sports cards. It includes complete or near-complete signed sets from many of the most coveted baseball issues of the period, including 1948-55 Bowman and 1952–1955 Topps runs. Also included are 1948 Bowman Basketball and seldom seen autographed football sets, such as 1948-55 Bowman, 1948 Leaf, and 1950s Topps sets. Each set is a masterclass in curation. In addition to iconic stars and Hall of Famers, there are countless cards bearing period signatures that are incredibly tough to find, either due to the short lives of the players or the relative obscurity of their careers. For set collectors and autograph purists alike, this grouping represents an unfathomable opportunity.

The collection's strength lies in its harmony of condition, completeness, and character, which is an homage to the pure intentions of its creator. With impeccable provenance and a once-in-a-generation level of aesthetic quality, this collection is a celebration of the intersection of sport, history and the spirit of collecting, offering pieces that transcend the hobby and enter the realm of legacy.


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