A 1951 Mickey Mantle photograph used to create his famous 1952 Topps card has sold privately for $3 million, more than tripling the previous record for an unsigned sports photograph

An astonishing 1951 photograph of Mickey Mantle has shattered records, fetching $3 million at auction. This particular image laid the groundwork for his legendary 1952 Topps baseball card. Captured just before Mantle stepped onto the field for the New York Yankees, the rare PSA Type I image has found a new home with collector Ron Firman, marking a historic peak for Type I sports photographs.
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