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Mike Trout’s reign on top of the baseball card world was shortlived. A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle has sold for a record-breaking $5.2 million, making it the most ever paid for a baseball card and sports card.
Graded a Mint PSA 9, one of six copies to achieve the grade from the company, the sale came through a private sale. The new owner is Rob Gough. The entrepreneur and actor has launched several startups. He currently owns DOPE, a streetwear and lifestyle brand that also sells CBD products.
This story is from the March 2021 edition of Sports Card Monthly.
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