Mickey Mantle Baseball Card 1996 Topps No. 82 Commemorative with Protector Peel
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Mickey Mantle Baseball Card 1996 Topps No. 82 Commemorative with Protector Peel - The card Near Mint Condition made of cardstock with a thickness of 35 Pt. and has a chrome parallel/variety. It is an original licensed reprint, manufactured by Topps in the United States.
Mickey Mantle, affectionately known as "The Commerce Comet," remains the ultimate titan of MLB history and sports memorabilia, defined by a legendary 18-year career with the New York Yankees from 1951 to 1968. As a triple-threat powerhouse who could hit for average, power, and speed, Mantle’s on-field resume includes 7 World Series championships, 3 American League MVPs, and the prestigious 1956 Triple Crown. However, his legacy transcends the diamond; in the world of collectibles, the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 is widely considered the "Holy Grail" of baseball cards, with a high-grade copy (SGC 9.5) fetching a record-breaking $12.6 million in 2022. Even today, in 2026, the fervor for "The Mick" continues to drive the market, evidenced by Topps' 75th Anniversary campaign which features high-value PSA-graded buyback redemptions of his most iconic cards. Whether through signed baseballs that command thousands or the timeless allure of his pinstriped #7, Mantle remains the gold standard for enthusiasts who view his memorabilia not just as hobbyist items, but as blue-chip cultural investments.
