Posted 3 years ago
ballandcards
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This is a 1962 Topps Mickey Mantle Card. 1962 is just a year after Mantle's amazing 1961 season which is often upstaged by Roger Maris, who broke Babe Ruth's single-season home run record.
This card isn't in great condition, but I like it a lot nonetheless.
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My brother used to have so many of these that he stuck them between his bicycle spokes because he liked the sound it made when the wheel went around. Let's just say that he's come to regret it.
Nice posts of your collection!