This week, the guys are joined by a very special guest. Steve Lane is the author of Mickey Mantle: A Life In Memorabilia which chronicles the life and career of Mickey Mantle through the items in Steve’s extensive collection. They discuss his incredible Mantle items and how sports cards and memorabilia have now become a legitimate investment vehicle in what Steve calls the art of the 21st century.
Key Takeaways
[03:07] - How Steve got into collecting baseball cards [04:35] - Why Mickey Mantle is such an important American figure [10:54] - Steve’s most prized Mantle items [15:30] - When/why did the memorabilia market take off? [21:59] - Nostalgia vs. investment [30:01] - Steve’s appeared on the “Talking Sopranos” podcast
Links
Steve Lane Mickey Mantle: A Life in Memorabilia
Aaron Judge with Mickey Mantle’s glove National Sports Collectors Convention ‘Talking Sopranos’ Superfan Episode
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