This classic 1962 Mickey Mantle card pops visually for its “poster on your bedroom wall” design. Topps constantly revamped their look in the 1960s, working to stay close to what young fans would buy and treasure. 1962’s set offers captivating photography and Mick’s portrait stands out so well that you can see a scratch on his cheek, perhaps from an adventurous catch in the outfield. Its reverse sum- marizes his 1961 home run race with Roger Maris, which Mantle ceded in September due to injury. The pair spent several days shooting a family film ( Safe at Home! ) during 1962 spring training, which capitalized on their success and offers modern fans a rare look at their contemporary personalities. This PSA NM-MT 8 pulls out all the stops to impress its viewers. The front shows ideal centering, even edges all around, and exhibits terrific print clarity, with no fuzz or dodgy ink passes. Of the thousands graded by PSA, its population report shows just 19 encapsulated above NM-MT 8, so it will be almost impossible to improve upon. Love of the Game is excited to offer this true jewel from an elite 1962 Topps PSA registry set. MINIMUM BID: $3,000 19. 1962 Topps #200 Mickey Mantle (HOF) – PSA NM-MT 8
20. 1962 Topps #300 Willie Mays (HOF) – PSA NM-MT 8
Hall of Fame legend Willie Mays used 1962 to kick off a run of five straight seasons leading the NL in WAR (Wins Above Replacement), thanks to his enduring speed and home run prowess. His high-spirited Topps card shows Mays warming up before a sunny spring game at Candlestick Park, as that longer undershirt implies a windy day. This PSA NM-MT 8 already lives on a penthouse floor, since just a fraction of others score better. (PSA’s population report for #300 show 14 total at 8.5+.) The front features ideal centering, square corners, terrific clarity, and avoids any color registration issues. A small number of print spots on each surface appear to be all worth noting. Love of the Game is excited to offer this highlight from an elite 1962 Topps set, available card-by-card in this auction. MINIMUM BID: $5,000
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