1962 Topps #318, The Switch Hitter Connects ⭐ Mickey Mantle
In praise of 1962 Topps inserts - the original "Heavy Lumber".

1962 Topps #53, AL HR Leaders ⭐Mantle - Maris - Killebrew - Gentile
The A.L. HR race in 1961, between Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle was epic. This card is a snapshot in time that culminated in Maris breaking the single-season HR record with 61 homers in the season's final game.

1962 Topps #486, Jim Gilliam ⭐ MLB Pioneer
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I'm not a huge fan of Topps' 1962 design, but I love this card.
IMO, Jim Gilliam, #19, deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.
Gilliam played in the Negro Leagues for the Baltimore Elite (pronounced "E-light") Giants from 1948 to 1950, before his phenomenal Dodger career.
Gilliam was a clutch performer who had a magnificent career and was either a player or coach, on ten Dodger pennant winners (seven as a player), and four World Series championships.
Gilliam was also highly regarded throughout the major leagues for his many outstanding personal qualities, including integrity, temperament, and sportsmanship. Junior Gilliam is the only Dodger non-HOF player to have his number retired.

1962 Topps #199, Gaylord Perry ⭐ Cy Young Award
On October 25, 1978, the Padres' Gaylord Perry (21-6, 2.72) won the National League Cy Young Award. This makes Perry the first pitcher to in the Cy Young Award n both leagues as he also won the honor with the Indians in 1972.

1962 Topps #318, The Switch Hitter Connects, Mickey Mantle. ⭐
On August 15th, 1955, Mickey Mantle homers from both sides of the plate in the same game for the second time in his career, tying the major-league record. In doing so, Mick led the Yankees to a 12-6 win over the Orioles in the second game of a double header.
When he retired Mickey Mantle held the record, hitting a home run from both sides of the plate in the same game a total of 10 times during his career.
The record is currently 14 games, held jointly by Nick Swisher and Mark Teixeira. They are followed by Carlos Beltran - 12 times and Eddie Murray - 11 times.

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