Swing and a Miss: The Curious Case of the Mickey Mantle NFT -- Looking Back

In early 2022, the hype around NFTs was at its peak, and Mike Belsito found himself caught up in the frenzy—so much so that he and a lifelong friend decided to go all-in on a historic digital collectible: a 1-of-1 NFT of the legendary 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card. With a max bid of $60,000, they were ready to make a play, but the auction didn’t quite go as planned. In this re-released episode, Mike recounts the excitement, the nostalgia, and the financial risks of the NFT gold rush. From the conversations with his friend and fellow collector to the surprising aftermath of the auction, this episode captures the highs, the lows, and the lasting lessons of an investment that never materialized. Plus, we explore what happened to that elusive Mickey Mantle NFT—and whether it was really worth it after all.

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Swing and a Miss: The Curious Case of the Mickey Mantle NFT -- Looking Back is an episode from Rocketship.fm | Product Management, Growth, Entrepreneur, Business and more by The Podglomerate.

This episode is 33:38 long.

This episode was published on Mar 13, 2025.

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