Graded 60 EX 5 by SGC. Secure this early career 1953 Topps Baseball #82 Mickey Mantle. The Oklahoma native who was lauded by many scouts as the "greatest baseball prospect they've ever seen" definitely lived up to his billing. This "head turning" sophomore Topps version portrays Mantle as he poses against an enticing ballpark setting. Even corner wear, crisp factory edges and accurate centering along with the gleaming surface hues justifies the technical assessment. The reverse is absent of any staining or obtrusive flaws.