Even though the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle is his most popular card it’s not deserving of the rookie card designation.

According to a report from Cllct, a signed Mickey ... card in August 2023, the demand for high-quality signatures on iconic cards has proven to have legs. In the case of the Mantle 1952 Topps ...

Normally I would define vintage baseball as 1980 and earlier, which would include Rickey Henderson's 1980 Topps rookie card; however ... the 1950s and '60s, Mantle was a 3-time MVP and 7-time ...

Some cards are available for a few hundred dollars, but a Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps card sold for more than $5.2 million. Scarcity plays a big role in determining a card’s value. Rookie cards are ...