Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps card, the 'finest known example' of its kind, sells for record $12.6M

The previous record for most expensive sports card was a T206 Honus Wagner card that sold for $7.25 million earlier in August

Mickey Mantle Baseball Card Sells for a Record $12.6 Million

1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card sells for $12.6 million, shattering record - ESPN

Mickey Mantle's card sells for $12.6million - making it the most expensive sports item of ALL-TIME

Rare Mickey Mantle card sells for record $12.6 mln

Mickey Mantle Baseball Card Sells for a Record $12.6 Million

Sports collectible hobby celebrates first 8-figure sale with $12.6 million '52 Mantle - Sports Collectors Digest

Mickey Mantle Baseball Card Sells for a Record $12.6 Million

Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps Card Sells for $12.6M to Shatter $7.25M Honus Wagner Record, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Owner of iconic 1952 Mickey Mantle explains why he's selling the hobby's hottest sports card - Sports Collectors Digest

Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps Card Sells for $12.6M to Shatter $7.25M Honus Wagner Record, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

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No. 5 Terriers Defeated at No. 20 Merrimack, 4-1 - Boston University Athletics

Record $12.6 million price for 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle represents the eternal hope of collecting

No. 5 Terriers Defeated at No. 20 Merrimack, 4-1 - Boston University Athletics