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Aug 18, 2025 35 min

Million-Dollar Mickey Mantles

from Bangers Only Hosted by Tom Lydon

In this episode of the Bangers Only Podcast, I sit down with Gordy Bonker, the man behind Bonkers Cards, to better understand the vintage sports cards industry. We’re talking million-dollar Mickey Mantles, Honus Wagners worth more than some beachfront homes, and much more. Gordy shares why vintage cards like the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle and the T206 Honus Wagner may serve as alternative investments in your portfolio. If you’re a collector, an investor, or just love a good story about following your passion, this episode’s for you. Be sure to follow Gordy on social! Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (0:11) Welcome Gordy Bonker (0:44) Building Bonkers Cards (3:52) Vintage Sports Cards As Alternative Investments (7:19) Market Inefficiencies (12:07) The Mona Lisa Of Sports Cards (12:59) Grading Cards For Clarity (17:14) The National Sports Collectors Convention (21:39) Creating and Cultivating Community (26:28) Recognizing Cards As Alternative Assets (27:27) Support Men’s Mental Health

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