DID YOU KNOW #3 - 1952 series Topps cards burried in Atlantic Ocean
The Mysterious Disposal of 1952 Topps Baseball Cards
In a surprising turn of events back in the 1960s, a vast number of unsold cards from the 1952 Topps series found their final resting place in the Atlantic Ocean. An unusual decision, to say the least!
But who was the mastermind behind this puzzling move? Enter Seymour Perry Berger, commonly known as Sy Berger.
Starting his journey with Topps in 1947, Berger played a pivotal role in shaping the face of baseball cards. He, alongside Woody Gelman, designed the 1952 Topps baseball card set. The cards, with their unique design, became an instant hit. However, Berger, always the pragmatist, had not included a specific year on the cards, thinking of the possibility of them not selling well.
Fast forward to the end of the season, and Topps found themselves with a surplus of the 1952 series. In a move that would shock many today, Berger, in 1960, decided to dispose of over two million cards by dumping them into the Atlantic Ocean. Among these was the now-famous Mickey Mantle's 1952 "rookie" card.
Today, the Mantle Topps card is worth millions, making it one of the most sought-after collectibles in the world.
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