Mickey Mantle

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

Recent sales show upward momentum (e.g., graded 7 +11.2% in 30 days); enduring popularity of Mantle cards in vintage market.

Next months. Stable to slight rise in next 3-6 months with seasonal auction peaks

Long term. Strong appreciation over 1-3 years driven by collector demand and scarcity of condition examples

History

Mickey Charles Mantle (October 20, 1931 - August 13, 1995) was a legendary New York Yankees center fielder, raised in Oklahoma by his father Mutt, a lead miner and former minor league player who taught him to switch-hit. Mantle combined unprecedented speed and power, hitting tape-measure home runs from 1951-1969, leading the Yankees to seven World Series titles. He holds World Series records for career home runs (18), runs scored (42), RBI (40), walks (43), extra base hits (26), and total bases (123), making him one of baseball's most popular figures.

First released in 1965 as part of the Topps Baseball set in the United States, considered a banner year for the set featuring this iconic #350 card.

• Mantle's 1965 Topps #350 is one of his most recognizable cards from his later career peak.
• The card captures Mantle in Yankees pinstripes during a season where he hit .301 with 28 HRs despite injuries.
• Frequently miscut and poorly centered due to Topps production in 1965, even in slabs.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Rare

Print run

High

First printed in

1965 Topps Baseball

Demand

High

Supply

Medium

• High population but gem mint (graded 9+) extremely scarce
• Production flaws like miscuts reduce high-grade supply
• Mantle's superstar status elevates beyond base rarity

Collector notes

Condition. Check for miscuts, poor centering (common in 1965 Topps), edge wear, corner wear, print defects, and bow-outs where card widens in center; sizing correct top/bottom but verify no trimming via smooth edges.

Storage. Store in card sleeves and top-loaders, keep in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent fading; use semi-rigid holders for graded slabs.

Authenticity. Authentic cards often show period-correct printing variations like off-centering and miscuts; fakes rare but check graded/graded population reports; compare to verified sales on eBay/auctions; no known reprints of this exact base card.