1962 Topps #471 Mickey Mantle All Star PSA NM-MT+ 8.5

1962 Topps #471 Mickey Mantle All-Star PSA 8.5 – A High-End Tribute to Baseball’s Brightest Star with Only 11 Graded Higher

By 1962, Mickey Mantle was the undisputed face of Major League Baseball. A three-time MVP and perennial All-Star, Mantle combined raw power, blazing speed, and a flair for the dramatic that captivated fans throughout the golden era of the game. As the centerpiece of the Yankees’ dynasty, he entered the 1962 season as a reigning MVP—and would go on to lead New York to yet another World Series title.

This 1962 Topps #471 Mickey Mantle All-Star, graded PSA 8.5, is a stunning, high-grade example from one of Topps’ most condition-sensitive sets. The card features bold red and white design, a sharp portrait of Mantle in his prime, and the classic “Sporting News” All-Star banner that anchored the final series of the ’62 checklist. This PSA 8.5 boasts outstanding centering, strong color saturation, sharp corners, and a clean, woodgrain-bordered surface—remarkably well-preserved for an issue notorious for edge and print flaws.

All-Star cards of Mantle hold a special place in the hobby, combining the legend’s star power with the stylistic flair of Topps’ decade-defining designs. This is an elite-condition example of a card that pays tribute to Mantle at the peak of his powers—perfect for Yankees collectors, Mantle enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a beautifully preserved piece of early 1960s baseball history.