Mickey Mantle 1952 Topps card, the 'finest known example' of its

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

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Topps mickey mantle, Mickey Mantle Baseball Card Sold for $12.6 Million, Breaking

Mickey Mantle Baseball Card Sold for $12.6 Million, Breaking

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

1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Rookie SGC 9.5 Will Break T206 Wagner Record

The most expensive baseball card in history just sold for $12.6 million - WSVN 7News, Miami News, Weather, Sports

1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Card Sells for Record $12.6 Million

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A general view of the Philadelphia Phillies retired numbers during News Photo - Getty Images