Wheatland Auctions, a prominent Pennsylvania-based auction house, has started the new year with a bang by launching its first event of 2023. This highly anticipated auction showcases an exciting and diverse selection of sports memorabilia, catering to both vintage and modern collectors. With nearly 500 lots up for grabs, sports enthusiasts are in for a treat.
One of the highlights of this auction is the inclusion of twelve sealed cases of Panini’s high-end football products. These sealed cases have piqued the interest of modern sports card enthusiasts, as they offer a chance to acquire coveted Panini editions such as the 2018 Prizm Hobby, 2020 Prizm Jumbo, 2021 Flawless, and 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.
In addition to the sealed football cases, the auction also features an impressive array of vintage and modern cards. One particularly noteworthy collection consists of all four lower to mid-grade copies of Babe Ruth cards from the iconic 1933 Goudey set. Another standout card is the highly graded 1922 E121 American Caramel Babe Ruth card. Fans of vintage baseball memorabilia will also be thrilled to find the 1933 and 1934 Lou Gehrig cards, adding 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 due to Jordan’s enduring legacy in the sport.
Collectors will also discover other remarkable cards, including an SGC 10 1986-87 Fleer Isiah Thomas rookie card, 1926 W512 cards of Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, and partial sets of 1933 and 1934 Goudey, 1934-36 Batter Up, and 1934-36 Diamond Stars. The inclusion of single Diamond Stars cards featuring legends such as Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg showcases the depth and variety of the collection.
Not only does the auction offer an impressive array of cards, but it also boasts a remarkable selection of memorabilia. Sports enthusiasts can bid on single signed baseballs from historic figures like Pie Traynor, Frankie Frisch, Willie Mays, and Thurman Munson (signed on a Little League ball). A rare 1917 World Series Game 2 ticket is another highlight, providing a tangible piece of baseball history.
Wheatland Auctions is renowned 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 a golden opportunity to acquire pieces from a crucial period in sports history.
The auction is set to run through Sunday, February 18, giving enthusiasts and collectors ample time to take part and potentially own a piece of sports history. Whether interested in modern high-end football products, vintage baseball cards, or rare memorabilia, this auction offers a unique opportunity to explore and acquire a wide range of sports collectibles.
