1951 World Series Mickey Mantle Rookie Knee Injury Type I Photo RC PSA Auto 9
This rare, PSA/DNA authenticated Type I photo captures the exact moment of Mickey Mantle’s devastating and infamous knee injury during Game 2 of the 1951 World Series. This mint, pristine 3-1/4" x 4-1/2" image features Mantle on the field alongside Joe DiMaggio (#5), coaches, trainers, and teammate Bob Kuzava (#40). Marking Mantle's rookie season and first World Series, as well as DiMaggio's last postseason, this photograph is an authentic piece of baseball history.
Mantle’s knee injury in this game would plague him throughout his career, and many believe it limited the full extent of his greatness. Despite achieving legendary status, Mantle’s injury is often seen as a defining moment that altered what could have been an even greater trajectory. Both the photo and Mantle’s signature are in exceptional, mint condition, making this a true collector’s treasure for those who value genuine, rare memorabilia from pivotal sports moments.
This rare, PSA/DNA authenticated Type I photo captures the exact moment of Mickey Mantle’s devastating and infamous knee injury during Game 2 of the 1951 World Series. This mint, pristine 3-1/4" x 4-1/2" image features Mantle on the field alongside Joe DiMaggio (#5), coaches, trainers, and teammate Bob Kuzava (#40). Marking Mantle's rookie season and first World Series, as well as DiMaggio's last postseason, this photograph is an authentic piece of baseball history.
Mantle’s knee injury in this game would plague him throughout his career, and many believe it limited the full extent of his greatness. Despite achieving legendary status, Mantle’s injury is often seen as a defining moment that altered what could have been an even greater trajectory. Both the photo and Mantle’s signature are in exceptional, mint condition, making this a true collector’s treasure for those who value genuine, rare memorabilia from pivotal sports moments.
This rare, PSA/DNA authenticated Type I photo captures the exact moment of Mickey Mantle’s devastating and infamous knee injury during Game 2 of the 1951 World Series. This mint, pristine 3-1/4" x 4-1/2" image features Mantle on the field alongside Joe DiMaggio (#5), coaches, trainers, and teammate Bob Kuzava (#40). Marking Mantle's rookie season and first World Series, as well as DiMaggio's last postseason, this photograph is an authentic piece of baseball history.
Mantle’s knee injury in this game would plague him throughout his career, and many believe it limited the full extent of his greatness. Despite achieving legendary status, Mantle’s injury is often seen as a defining moment that altered what could have been an even greater trajectory. Both the photo and Mantle’s signature are in exceptional, mint condition, making this a true collector’s treasure for those who value genuine, rare memorabilia from pivotal sports moments.