Mile High Card Company is back at it again, offering collectors an exclusive opportunity to get their hands on some of the most sought-after sports cards and memorabilia in the hobby. With over 2,000 lots up for grabs, this auction is a treasure trove for enthusiasts looking to enhance their collections with rare and high-grade items.
The spotlight of the event shines on the premier 1968 Topps set, which is being sold card-by-card. This top-ranked PSA graded Registry set features iconic players like Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench (rookie), Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Rod Carew, Pete Rose, and a PSA 9 Nolan Ryan rookie. These high-grade singles are a collector’s dream, offering a chance to own a piece of sports history.
One of the auction highlights includes the impressive 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems #23 Michael Jordan, a rare find that has already surpassed the $100,000 mark in early bidding. The strong interest in this item indicates the caliber of offerings in this auction.
For basketball fans, a standout piece is the PSA 8.5 Wilt Chamberlain 1961-62 Fleer rookie card, sure to be a crown jewel in any basketball card collection. Hockey enthusiasts can also get in on the action with the 1966 Topps USA Test Bobby Orr rookie card graded PSA 8.5, a highly coveted item in the hockey collecting world.
The auction doesn’t stop there, as it features a range of pre-war classics, including early Ty Cobb cards and gems like a 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal 150/649 Christy Mathewson White Cap SGC 8 and multiple 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig cards. Post-war highlights include a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC 4, 1948 and 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson cards, and a collection of high-grade cards from players like Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, and Mickey Mantle spanning the 1950s to the 1970s.
Sports enthusiasts will also find items from football, hockey, and more in the auction, such as a 1957 Topps Bill Russell PSA 6.5, a Jim Brown 1964 Philadelphia #30 PSA 10, and a Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie PSA 8.5. Additionally, collectors can browse through a 2015-16 Exquisite Collection Connor McDavid Rookie Relics card, a 1910s American League “All-Star” Team photo, and unopened vintage card boxes, adding variety to the auction lineup.
For those eager to participate, the auction is live now, with bidding closing on April 13. From high-end sports cards to vintage memorabilia and unopened product cases, Mile High Card Company’s auction promises something for every collector, catering to a diverse range of collecting interests. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to own a piece of sports history!
