1951 Bowman Baseball #253 Mickey Mantle true rookie card. The card has been graded and encapsulated by SGC GD 2. It has a clear and colorful image of Mantle with bat on shoulder. The borders remain white and the centering is excellent. All four corners have moderate touches. There is an arcing wrinkle/crease running from the mid left edge through Mantle's arm and torso. The reverse is clean and bright.