Mickey mantle and the end of americas childhood leavy, jane on. Vintage break live session 8318 1955 bowman cello pack break w mickey mantle psa 9. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The 1952 bowman mickey mantle features another piece of beautiful artwork. One thing that is noticeable, however, is the shortness of the middle post in both ms. A real 53 topps mantle wont have a glossy finish to the front or back. In the summer of 1951, 19yearold mickey charles mantle wanted to quit the game of baseball and go home to oklahoma. The rise of mickey mantle, basic books, new york, ny, 2018. The only player i know that has hit a 600 foot home run was reggie jackson in tiger stadium in the playoff back in the 70s. Mickey charles mantle october 20, 1931 august, 1995, nicknamed the commerce. Mantles first book, the mickey mantle story, 1956, inscribed by him early in his career mantle, mickey and epstein, ben. Raised in oklahoma, mickey was the son of mutt mantle, a.
If i were you i would take a look at the edges and corners to see if they have been trimmed to make the appearence look better. It shows mickey batting righthanded with the catcher in the background and nine baseballs in the strike zone. Also on the front cover in the lower left corner are the following words. Mickey mantle every game played with complete stats, links to box scores and automated row summing for 1953. Mickey mantle shown on the back front page of the new york daily news newspaper, april 18, 1953. The 14k reverse of the watch is engraved mickey mantle 1953 look all star team and comes off with ease as the original owner wished to keep it in its entirely original condition. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. It was that day when the term tapemeasure home run was born, as one of the games best power hitters hit a colossal 565foot shot out of griffith stadium. In 1953, mickey hit a baseball in washingtons griffith stadium batting. Nov 15, 2011 september 10, 1960 mickey mantle unloads a cannon shot clearing the rf roof in detroit and landing in brooks lumber yard across trumbull avenue. He helped the yankees win seven world series 195153, 1956, 1958, 196162. Mickey charles mantle 19311995, like his predecessor in the new york yankees centerfield, joe dimaggio, became one of the most popular figures in sports. Here is his recreation call of the epic mickey mantle home run.
Mickey mantle and the end of americas childhood 2010, written by sports journalist jane leavy and excerpts from the book have been published in sports illustrated magazine. Clem labine relieved loes and got twoouts before mickey mantle s rbi single cut the dodgers lead to 73, but billy martin was thrown out trying to score from second base to end the game, tying the series 22. And many collectors would argue its his bestlooking card of them all. But this colorful card featuring the artwork of gary dvorak is a masterpiece in miniature that has been reproduced by topps themselves multiple times. May 14th was mothers day and this token was given to all mothers at the ball game. Mickey mantle baseball 1953 vintage sports magazines for. I recently read seven, the mickey mantle novel by peter goldenbock.
Mickey mantle story first edition bauman rare books. Five years of yankee glory 19491953 phil rizzuto, tom. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. My favorite summer 1956 by mantle, mickey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Peters best known as the author of a number of sports related oral histories, so a novel was a bit of a departure for him. Jan 12, 2020 the signature of mickey mantle in the 1990s changed very little from the previous decade. Mantle had high hopes that 1953 would be a breakout year but his. Mantle collectibles guide books part 3 sports collectors. Somebody once asked me if i ever went up to the plate trying to hit a home run. Unfollow 1953 mickey mantle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This book was purchased because ben epstein was my uncle. Rizzutos book is essential for new york libraries and is worth considering. We lived maybe three or four houses from mickey in commerce, oklahoma, on maple. Mantle played his entire major league baseball mlb career 19511968 with the new york yankees as a center fielder, right fielder, and first baseman.
This particular card has creases going across the card, imperfect corners, and some surface imperfection at the bottom left hand corner of the card, a good example of that can be seen psacards40335660. Lot detail mickey mantles personal 1953 look all american. The gamewinning blast came from mickey mantle, a tworun shot to left field in the bottom. Mickey charles mantle october 20, 1931 august, 1995, nicknamed the commerce comet and the mick, was an american professional baseball player. What is the value of a 1953 topps mickey mantle card. Antiques roadshow l pbs 1953 mickey mantle all star. Mickey mantle, professional baseball player for the new york yankees 195168, who was a powerful switchhitter and who hit 536 home runs. Get the best deals on mickey mantle baseball 1953 vintage sports magazines when you shop the. Mantle hits 565foot home run baseball hall of fame. Two years to the day after his mlb debut on april 17, 1953 future hall of famer mickey mantle hit one of the furthest recorded home runs in history.
Mantle s first book, the mickey mantle story, 1956, inscribed by him early in his career mantle, mickey and epstein, ben. Get the best deals on mickey mantle baseball 1953 vintage sports magazines when you shop the largest online selection at. Mantles griffith shotapril 1953 the pop history dig. Game 5 once again belonged to billy martin and mickey mantle who both knocked one out of the ballpark on the way to an 117, twentyfive hit blowout mantles. This is one of mickey mantle s most important cards and one of two major keys, along. Bat used by mickey mantle to hit a 565foot home run at griffith stadium on april 17, 1953. Mickey mantle baseball 1953 vintage sports magazines for sale. Courtesy the national baseball hall of fame almost instantly, mantle s home run was famous. Mickey mantle has 17 books on goodreads with 1589 ratings. Mar 01, 2007 i recently read seven, the mickey mantle novel by peter goldenbock. Mickey with scout tom greenwade, 1953 mickey mantle, the. Its an absolutely beautiful card this was topps second year printing mainstream baseball cards and once again mantle.
In 1953, mantle was productive but still a few years away from becoming a superstar. Dorothy kilgallen, steve allen, arlene francis, bennett cerfjoin our facebook group for wml great discussions, photos, etc, and great people. The yankees won in 6 games for their 5th consecutive titlea mark which has not been equalledand their 16th overall. At one time, the length would extend to the base of the i in mickey and the a in mantle. And it was the day that mickey mantle hit the longest measured home run in baseball history. Born on october 20, 1931, he is regarded by many pundits as the greatest offensive threat center fielder in the history of baseball.
There is wear on the front of the watch as well as the band which is also all original to when mantle received this in 1953. The mickey mantle story by with ben epstein mickey mantle 1953. This is one of mickey mantle s most important cards and one of two major keys, along with willie mays, to this popular topps set. Mickey mantle on april 17th, 1953 at griffith stadium is merely a myth and could not possibly have traveled that far. July 19, 2019 i know theres a lot of envious people hearing that story. Mickey mantle story first edition signed mickey mantle. Although it sits in the shadow of the its topps counterpart as far as recognition and value, its a relatively affordable although still pricey way to get in on early mickey mantle cards. Birmingham woman credited with providing full picture for mickey mantle book.
It was a gift for my grandson who is an aspiring sports writer who is now the assistant sports editor at the oxford eagle. Mantle is holding the home run ball he hit out of washington, d. The signature of mickey mantle in the 1990s changed very little from the previous decade. Nice card from a highly sought after vintage set, thanks for looking and good luck. The 1953 world series matched the 4time defending champions new york yankees against. View mickey mantle s page at the baseball hall of fame plaque, photos, videos. But if you had to choose the best mantle card based on pure beauty and eye appeal, how could you pick against the 1953 topps classic. The chart below is a comprehensive analysis of the games mantle appeared in, specifically relating to his 1953 hitting statistics. Almost everyone has read about the mickey mantle grand slam during game 5 only the fourth in world series history, but did you know that on october 2, 1953, yogi berra was struck twice by the pitcher making him the first american league player in world series history to be struck twice by a. At some point in her reporting, leavy got the name. The watch was given to my dad somewhere probably in the mid50s.
Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. In 1953, a comic book called mickey mantle fun damentals was produced by graphics of st. I burst the small bubble of a reader who found a mickey mantle letter in an old book. What is the value of a 1953 topps mickey mantle card number 82. If you are a sports buff and liked mickey mantle you will want a copy. The 1953 topps mickey mantle baseball card is one of the most popular mantle cards next to his 52 topps and 51 bowman rc.
Major price increases in the last couple of years have collectors holding higher grade 1953 topps mickey mantle cards feeling good. Best known as the commerce comet and the mick, mickey charles mantle was an american baseball player. The 1953 topps mickey mantle is one of the micks most highlycoveted cards. The 1953 world series matched the 4time defending champions new york yankees against the brooklyn dodgers in a rematch of the 1952 series, and the 4th such matchup between the two teams in the past seven seasons.
Get the best deals on mickey mantle baseball 1953 vintage sports. Sep 21, 2016 i would say the last boy, by jane leavy, 2010. Mickey mantle appeared in 127 major league games during the 1953 regular season. Revisiting mantles griffith stadium home run, april 17.
Although the mantle signature is not real, it does have value. I agree mickey mantle if not for the knew injury would have hit at least another 75 home runs in his career, and truly in my book the top of the bat rack along with willie mays. Mantle hits the longest home run in baseball history youtube. But the bigger, untold story is that there are three gem mint psa 10 52 topps mantles which are twice as rarethree. Mickey mantle, tape measure shot, april 17, 1953 by harvey. Its an absolutely beautiful card this was topps second year printing mainstream baseball cards and once again mantle would be the most prized card in the set. Mantle was one of the best players and sluggers and is regarded by many as the greatest. Exceeded rookie limits during 1951 season full name. Mickey mantle, pauline betz, zoe ann olsen, julius boros showcasing camel. The starryeyed, 20yearold propsect plays his first full season in the place of retired legend joe dimaggio and helps lift the new york yankees to their fourth straight world series victory. Mickey charles mantle october 20, 1931 august, 1995, like his predecessor in the new york yankees centerfield, joe dimaggio, became one of the most popular figures in sports history both during and after his playing career. Loaded with stars and hall of famers including mickey mantle, jackie robinson, roy campanella, eddie mathews, pee wee reese, yogi berra, phil rizzuto, satchel paige, willie mays, hank aaron, ted williams, casey stengel and more. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Mantles offfield behavior is the subject of the book the last boy.
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