Mickey Mantle Yankees Baseball 1996 Commemorative Card Topps No. 65 - Excellent Condition, See Photos ... Includes FREE SHIPPING. Note sports memorabilia market hit $16 billion in 2023. Projections indicate it will reach $52 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 14% during the forecast period (2024-2032). 

Mickey Mantle, a powerful switch-hitter and center fielder, became a legendary figure for the New York Yankees during a golden age of baseball. Known for his incredible speed and prodigious home runs, "The Mick" captivated fans with his raw talent and charismatic presence. Despite being plagued by injuries throughout his career, Mantle was a driving force behind the Yankees' dominance in the 1950s and 1960s, leading the team to 12 World Series appearances and seven championships. He was a three-time American League MVP, a Triple Crown winner in 1956, and finished his career with 536 home runs, a number that would have been significantly higher had he remained healthy. His unwavering loyalty to the pinstripes and his larger-than-life persona cemented his status as one of the most beloved and iconic players in Yankees history.