This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/11/2016
While it may not list at the top of issues from the expansive Mickey Mantle library, the 1960 Topps all-star card of "The Commerce Comet" is certainly one of the most eye-pleasing, portraying the Mick in his left-handed stance with a light blue and orange "60" backing up the image on a pure white backdrop with red name plates. Mantle was certainly no stranger to receiving the all-star nod, earning the honor every season since his first full campaign in 1952, but his league-leading 40 round trippers and 119 runs scored positioned him to close the season second in the AL MVP voting behind teammate Roger Maris. The featured card is a vision of sheer perfection, placing Mantle squarely in the center of the canvas with corners and edges that come to flawlessly sharp points as only a GEM MINT can. The reverse is equally as impressive, offering deep black print and a contrasting bright yellow accent that couldn't be more pack-fresh. Only 2 other have managed a GEM MINT score, so whether you're a world-class Mantle collector or have one of the finest 1960 Topps sets in existence, or maybe both, this is an absolute necessity!