Wheatland Auctions, a renowned auction house based in Pennsylvania, has kicked off the year 2023 with a remarkable event showcasing a diverse range of sports collectibles. With nearly 500 lots up for grabs, this auction offers a tantalizing mix of vintage and modern cards, sealed high-end football products from Panini, and rare memorabilia that will surely excite sports enthusiasts and collectors.
At the center of this auction are twelve sealed cases of Panini’s high-end football products, which are highly coveted by modern sports card enthusiasts. These cases include sought-after 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 desirable items in the modern football card collecting world, making them a must-have for avid collectors.
The auction also features an impressive selection of vintage and modern cards that are sure to capture the attention of collectors. 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, along with one of the highest SGC graded 1922 E121 American Caramel Ruth cards. Additionally, fans of vintage baseball memorabilia will be thrilled to find the 1933 and 1934 Lou Gehrig cards, which add to the auction’s appeal and historical significance.
Basketball memorabilia is also well-represented in this auction, with five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers among the lots. These items hold immense importance considering Jordan’s enduring legacy in the sport and make for valuable additions to any basketball card collection.
In addition to the impressive range of cards, collectors will find other noteworthy items, 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. The inclusion of single Diamond Stars cards featuring legendary players like Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg further showcases the depth and variety of the collection.
The auction’s memorabilia section is equally impressive, featuring signed baseballs from historic figures such as Pie Traynor, Frankie Frisch, Willie Mays, and Thurman Munson (on a Little League ball). Another standout item is a rare 1917 World Series Game 2 ticket, offering collectors a tangible piece of baseball history that holds immense sentimental and historical value.
Wheatland Auctions has established 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 an opportunity to acquire pieces from a crucial period in sports history, while also catering to modern sports card enthusiasts with the inclusion of high-end football products and basketball memorabilia.
The auction is currently ongoing and will run through Sunday, February 18. Enthusiasts and collectors alike have a chance to own a piece of sports history, whether they are interested in modern high-end football products, vintage baseball cards, or rare memorabilia. With a wide range of sports collectibles on offer, Wheatland Auctions presents a unique opportunity for collectors to explore and acquire items that will undoubtedly enhance their collections.
