By Rich Mueller

While the 2024 edition of the New York Yankees fell short of their ultimate goal, fans can console themselves with the 27 other championships the franchise has enjoyed over the years.  Mickey Mantle won seven of them during his two decade career as a player and remains among the most collected players of all-time.  His best cards will be well represented in the upcoming Heritage Auctions Winter Sports Catalog Auction.

Heritage will offer no less than seven 1952 Topps Mantle cards in the auction, including an autographed copy.  The listings range from a PSA 2 to a 7.5 that’s expected to sell for $600,000 or more.

There’s an autographed copy with an Authentic designation but a 10 autograph grade. That one carries a $200,000 pre-sale estimate.

One of the Hobby’s top Mantle rookie cards is also in the auction, with a centered PSA 8 example expected to bring $400,000 or more.

In all there are five Bowman Mantle rookie cards in the catalog.

Other early Mantle issues are also well represented. There are six 1952 Bowmans in varying grades and an autographed 1953 Topps that’s among several autographed cards being offered.

Two non-autographed ’53 Mantle cards are also part of the sale as well as SGC 9 and SGC 8.5 copies of his 1954 Red Heart Dog Food card. The 9 is expected to sell for $20,000 or more.

Full details haven’t been released yet but the auction is expected to open Nov. 14.