1956 Topps #135 Mickey Mantle Gray Back PSA NM-MT 8

1956 Topps #135 Mickey Mantle (Gray Back) PSA 8 – The Mick at His Peak

The 1956 season marked the year Mickey Mantle became a living legend. At just 24 years old, he delivered one of the most iconic offensive seasons in baseball history — winning the Triple Crown with a .353 batting average, 52 home runs, and 130 RBIs while leading the Yankees to yet another World Series title. Mantle’s rare blend of power, speed, and charisma captivated fans like few players before or since. He wasn’t just dominating baseball — he was redefining what greatness looked like in the postwar era, bridging the gap between DiMaggio’s grace and Ruth’s raw power.

The 1956 Topps #135 remains one of the hobby’s crown jewels — a card that captures Mantle during his most electrifying season. Featuring a beautiful dual-image design — a portrait alongside a vivid in-action shot — it was a bold step forward in card artistry and remains one of Topps’ most beloved layouts. This Gray Back variation adds another layer of intrigue for advanced collectors, produced in smaller quantities and known for slightly richer color tones. This PSA 8 example boasts sharp corners, excellent centering, and rich color depth, with the fine gloss and registration that make this issue so striking when preserved in high grade.

A cornerstone of any elite vintage collection, the 1956 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 8 Gray Back represents both the height of Mantle’s career and the golden age of the sport itself. It’s not just a card — it’s a snapshot of baseball immortality, capturing The Mick at the very peak of his legend.