1969 Topps #500 Mickey Mantle Last Name Yellow PSA MINT 9

1969 Topps #500 Mickey Mantle (Last Name in Yellow) PSA 9 – The Farewell of The Mick

The 1969 Topps #500 Mickey Mantle stands as one of the most meaningful cards in the postwar hobby — the final regular-issue card of the Yankee legend who defined an era. The “Last Name in Yellow” variation adds another layer of intrigue, marking one of the most recognized print differences in Topps history. Issued in Mantle’s final year, after he announced his retirement that spring, this card captures a quiet moment of reflection — The Mick in his twilight, having already secured his place among baseball’s immortals.

This PSA 9 example is an exceptional high-grade representation of one of the most sentimental and sought-after cards of the 1960s. The color saturation is rich and balanced, the yellow nameplate vivid and perfectly registered, and the centering beautifully proportioned. The edges are crisp, the corners razor-sharp, and the surface gloss remains brilliant, creating visual depth and vibrancy that place this example among the finest known.

As Mantle’s final Topps appearance, the 1969 #500 carries a weight of nostalgia — a farewell to the player who personified postwar baseball. The Last Name in Yellow variation adds subtle rarity and visual distinction to an already iconic card.