SCP Auctions is set to captivate collectors with their upcoming Spring Premier catalog, featuring a unique and rare selection of sports memorabilia. One of the standout items in this auction is the only known George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers warm-up suit, autographed by the basketball legend himself. This iconic piece from the NBA’s early days, consisting of a jacket and pants signed by Mikan, comes with authentication from Sports Investors Authentication and is expected to fetch a price tag of over $400,000.
As a pioneer in basketball history, George Mikan’s memorabilia holds immense value, particularly game-worn items sought after by avid collectors. The auction also presents a collection of prime vintage baseball cards, such as a PSA 7 Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman rookie card, two 1952 Topps Mantles, a 1963 Topps Mantle graded SGC 9, and a rare 1933 Goudey #92 Lou Gehrig SGC 9 card, with the Gehrig card projected to surpass $150,000.
Enthusiasts of Pete Rose memorabilia will find delight in the second-ranked master set of his cards, following SCP’s previous sale of the top-ranked set. Additionally, the auction showcases significant Shohei Ohtani cards and memorabilia, including the jersey worn on Jackie Robinson Day in 2023, forecasted to attract six-figure bids, along with Ohtani’s 200th career home run ball.
The auction’s lineup includes an array of impressive lots, such as two pairs of Michael Jordan game-worn shoes, a Roberto Clemente cap, a Ronald Acuna Jr. photo-matched jersey, and a signed jersey from Tua Tagovailoa’s 2023 season. Moreover, high-end jewelry pieces like a 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP award, Olympic gold medals awarded to Jim Hines and Oleksandr Abramenko, a 2003 Florida Marlins World Series ring, and a 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA championship ring add to the allure of the event.
Noteworthy items up for bidding encompass Kobe Bryant game-worn and signed shoes, a 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP trophy, a Ted Williams game-used bat, a 2023 Bowman Chrome Draft Tom Brady Orange Refractor autograph, a 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson rookie card, a baseball signed by early Hall of Fame inductees and Yankee legends, and historical sports memorabilia tracing back to the early 20th century.
With a vast selection of over 400 lots, the auction commences on Wednesday and extends until Saturday, April 13, providing a unique opportunity for collectors to acquire exclusive pieces. Bid on these exceptional sports memorabilia items at SCPAuctions.com and add a piece of history to your collection.
