This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/13/2024
This 1951 Type I photograph captures a haunting moment in baseball history as a young Mickey Mantle is carried off the field during Game 2 of the World Series. PSA-authenticated, it freezes the heart-wrenching aftermath of a tragic misstep: Mantle, having run over an outfield drain, suffered a torn ACL—a career-altering injury that would shadow him for years. In the image, five Yankees staff members lift the rookie, whose face shows unmistakable pain and shock.
The clarity of this photograph brings this raw scene into sharp focus, capturing every detail with an authenticity rarely seen in reproductions. For collectors, this image is not only prized but deeply meaningful, resonating with the emotional weight of a pivotal moment in Mantle’s career.