Mantle first showed up in the 1951 Bowman issue as a baby-faced rookie. Topps debuted the following year but waited until the final series to put him in their set. Both late-season issues aren’t easy to find. The waiting list is far longer than the list of dealers who have them for sale. Most collectors aren’t selling. For dealers, getting one to put up for auction is a coup. Having both at one time is something that gets Just Collect Inc.’s Scott Greenwald excited. Read full story on Sports Collectors Daily Here.
