1968 Topps Mickey Mantle #280 BGS 5

The 1968 Topps Mickey Mantle #280 represents one of the final active-career cards of the legendary New York Yankees icon. Issued during his final season in Major League Baseball, this card captures "The Commerce Comet" at the twilight of a historic career that defined a generation of baseball fans.

Graded BGS 5, this vintage collectible offers a classic presentation of one of the sport's most revered figures, making it a cornerstone addition for any serious baseball card collector.

Card Details

• Year: 1968
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: 280
• Grading Company: BGS
• Grade: 5

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 295
• Population in Higher Grades: 1254
• Total Graded Population: 2751

Career Highlights

• Played for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1968.
• Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.
• Seven-time World Series champion with the New York Yankees.
• Three-time American League MVP (1956, 1957, 1962) and 1956 Triple Crown winner.
• Sixteen-time All-Star selection.
• Holds Major League Baseball records for the most World Series home runs, RBIs, runs, walks, total bases, and extra-base hits.
• Only player in baseball history to hit 150 home runs from each side of the plate.
• Won an AL Gold Glove Award in 1957.