Wheatland Auctions, a prominent Pennsylvania-based auction house, has started the year 2023 with a bang by offering an exciting and diverse range of sports memorabilia. This highly anticipated auction consists of nearly 500 lots, showcasing both vintage and modern cards, memorabilia, and sealed high-end football products from Panini.
One of the highlights of this auction is the twelve sealed cases of Panini’s high-end football products, which have garnered the attention of modern sports card enthusiasts. These cases include 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.
For fans of vintage sports memorabilia, the auction offers an impressive array of vintage and modern cards. Notably, all four lower to mid-grade copies of Babe Ruth cards from the iconic 1933 Goudey set are available, along with one of the highest SGC graded 1922 E121 American Caramel Ruth cards. Collectors will also be delighted to find 1933 and 1934 Lou Gehrig cards, adding even more appeal to this exceptional auction.
Basketball enthusiasts will not be disappointed, as the auction features five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers among its lots. These items are particularly significant, considering Jordan’s enduring legacy in the sport.
In addition to these gems, collectors will find 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 showcasing legends like Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg are also featured, demonstrating the depth and variety of the collection.
The memorabilia section of the auction is equally impressive, with rare single signed baseballs from historic figures such as Pie Traynor, Frankie Frisch, Willie Mays, and Thurman Munson (on a Little League ball). For collectors looking for a tangible piece of baseball history, a highlight of this auction is a rare 1917 World Series Game 2 ticket.
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 auction continues that tradition, providing collectors with a remarkable 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 acquire a wide range of sports collectibles. Whether you’re interested in modern high-end football products, vintage baseball cards, or rare memorabilia, this auction presents a unique opportunity to own a piece of sports history.
