Wheatland Auctions, a prominent Pennsylvania-based auction house, has launched its first event of 2023 with an impressive lineup of sports memorabilia. With nearly 500 lots up for auction, collectors and enthusiasts have the opportunity to acquire a wide range of sports collectibles, including vintage cards, high-end football products, and rare memorabilia.
Central to this auction are twelve sealed cases of Panini’s high-end football products, which are sure to catch the attention of modern sports card collectors. The cases contain coveted editions such as the 2018 Prizm Hobby, 2020 Prizm Jumbo, 2021 Flawless, as well as multiple years of National Treasures, Contenders Optic, Immaculate, Select, and Panini One. These sealed cases represent some of the most sought-after items in the modern football card collecting world.
Vintage and modern cards also take center stage in this auction. One of the highlights is the availability of all four lower to mid-grade copies of Babe Ruth cards from the iconic 1933 Goudey set, along with one of the highest SGC graded 1922 E121 American Caramel Ruth cards. Fans of vintage baseball memorabilia will also be delighted to find the 1933 and 1934 Lou Gehrig cards, adding to the auction’s appeal.
Basketball enthusiasts will not be disappointed, as the auction features five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers. These items hold significant value due to Jordan’s enduring legacy in the sport.
In addition to these standout items, collectors can find other notable pieces such as an SGC 10 1986-87 Fleer Isiah Thomas rookie card, 1926 W512 cards of Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, and partial sets of 1933, 1934 Goudey, 1934-36 Batter Up, and 1934-36 Diamond Stars. The auction also includes single Diamond Stars cards featuring legends like Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg, showcasing the depth and variety of the collection.
The memorabilia section of the auction is equally impressive, featuring single signed baseballs from historic figures such as Pie Traynor, Frankie Frisch, Willie Mays, and Thurman Munson (on a Little League ball). Another standout item is a rare 1917 World Series Game 2 ticket, offering collectors a tangible piece of baseball history.
Wheatland Auctions is well-known for its comprehensive offerings of complete and partial vintage sets and graded cards from the post-War era. This event continues that tradition, providing collectors with an opportunity to acquire pieces from a crucial period in sports history.
The auction runs through Sunday, February 18, allowing enthusiasts and collectors ample time to explore and potentially own a piece of sports history. Whether interested in modern high-end football products, vintage baseball cards, or rare memorabilia, this auction presents a unique and exciting opportunity to acquire a wide range of sports collectibles.
