Wheatland Auctions, a prominent Pennsylvania-based auction house, has kicked off its first event of 2023 with an impressive assortment of sports memorabilia. The auction, featuring nearly 500 lots, offers a diverse range of vintage and modern 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 highly sought after by modern sports card enthusiasts. These cases include editions like the 2018 Prizm Hobby, 2020 Prizm Jumbo, 2021 Flawless, as well as multiple years of National Treasures, Contenders Optic, Immaculate, Select, and Panini One. Collectors in the modern football card collecting world will be thrilled to find these sealed cases up for auction.
The auction also boasts an impressive selection of vintage and modern cards. 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. Additionally, there is one of the highest SGC graded 1922 E121 American Caramel Ruth cards. Fans of vintage baseball memorabilia will also be drawn to the 1933 and 1934 Lou Gehrig cards, which add to the auction’s appeal.
Basketball memorabilia is well-represented in this auction, with five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers among the lots. These items hold significant value and appeal, considering Jordan’s enduring legacy in the sport.
The auction also includes noteworthy cards 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. Single Diamond Stars cards featuring legends like Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg are also featured, showcasing the depth and variety of the collection.
In addition to the impressive cards, the auction’s memorabilia section is equally enticing. Collectors will find single signed baseballs from historic figures such as Pie Traynor, Frankie Frisch, Willie Mays, and Thurman Munson (on a Little League ball). A rare 1917 World Series Game 2 ticket is another standout item, offering a tangible piece of baseball history.
Wheatland Auctions has gained a reputation 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 the opportunity to acquire pieces from a crucial period in sports history.
The auction runs through Sunday, February 18, giving enthusiasts and collectors ample time to browse and bid on their desired items. Whether interested in modern high-end football products, vintage baseball cards, or rare memorabilia, this auction presents a unique opportunity to explore and acquire a wide range of sports collectibles. So don’t miss out on the chance to own a piece of sports history.
