Memory Lane’s Premier Auction is drawing attention from sports card enthusiasts with its carefully selected collection of 120 vintage sports cards. With a limited yet impressive selection, this auction offers a range of historically significant and highly sought-after cards that are sure to attract collectors. The auction is active until February 4th, making it an event not to be missed by avid collectors.
One of the crown jewels of the auction is the 1909 T204 Ramly Walter Johnson rookie card, which is one of only two in NM/MT condition graded PSA 8. This rarity quickly gained attention and achieved a six-figure bid. Equally captivating is the T206 Ty Cobb Portrait (Green) card, with only three copies graded PSA 7 in existence. Also featured is a highly rated PSA 6 Cobb ‘Bat Off Shoulder’ Old Mill back.
The pre-war era is well-represented in this auction, with standout pieces like the PSA 7 graded T206 Cy Young card and the highest graded PSA 9 T206 Nap Lajoie (Throwing) card. Notably, the auction also includes the iconic 1952 Bowman Mickey Mantle card in PSA 9 grade. Only 13 cards are known to be at this level, with two higher graded examples. Mickey Mantle’s legacy continues with six additional cards from the 1950s, each graded either 8 or 9, including prized versions from the 1953 Topps and Bowman series.
Roberto Clemente’s cards from 1956 to 1973 dominate the auction, particularly those graded Mint 9, outnumbering other players’ cards. The collection also showcases exceptional cards of Willie Mays, such as a rare 1962 Topps card graded PSA 9 and a 1970 Topps card, one of only two graded PSA 10.
Fans of football will find high-grade rookie cards of Frank Gifford, Johnny Unitas, and Joe Namath. Basketball collectors, on the other hand, have the opportunity to bid on rookie cards of Bill Russell (PSA 7), Wilt Chamberlain (PSA 8), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (PSA 8), Larry Bird/Magic Johnson (PSA 9), and Michael Jordan (PSA 8).
Memory Lane’s Premier Auction offers a unique opportunity for collectors to acquire a piece of sports history. With the auction culminating on February 4th, interested individuals can find more information and place their bids on Memory Lane’s website. Don’t miss this chance to own rare and highly graded vintage sports cards.
