"Mickey was American League homer king for the third time last season. In the '58 World Series he poled a pair of round-trippers in the second game.
In the 1953 World Series, Mickey hit a grand slam. He was M.V.P. in 1956 and 1957."
-1959 Topps No. 10
MANTLE HITS 42ND HOMER FOR CROWN
"Mickey Mantle climaxed a season long home run duel with Rocky Colavito by blasting his 42nd homer and winning the American League crown for the third time in his career. Never before had Mickey been followed so doggedly in his try for the championship.
In 1956 when he poled 52 homers and came close to threatening Babe Ruth's great record, he had 20 more homers than runner-up Vic Wertz. His 1955 crown was secured by a margin of seven homers over the nearest contender, Gus Zernial who belted 30 round-trippers.
Last season 19 of Mickey's homers were hit in night games and he poled a goodly share both righty and swinging from the portside. Some of the Mick's home run shots have astounded experts who came to the ball park armed with a tape measure."
-1959 Topps No. 461
'59 ALL-STAR SELECTION
"Mickey is the best switch-hitter of all time- he is the 'tape measure' champion of modern sluggers."
-1959 Topps No. 564
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