Wheatland Auctions, a prominent Pennsylvania-based auction house, has kicked off its first event of 2023 with a bang, presenting an exciting and diverse range of sports collectibles. The auction features nearly 500 lots, including 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 caught the attention of modern sports card enthusiasts. These cases include sought-after editions such as 2018 Prizm Hobby, 2020 Prizm Jumbo, 2021 Flawless, and multiple years of National Treasures, Contenders Optic, Immaculate, Select, and Panini One. For collectors in the modern football card collecting world, these sealed cases are highly coveted items.
The auction also boasts an impressive array of both vintage and modern cards. Notably, all four lower to mid-grade copies of the Babe Ruth cards from the iconic 1933 Goudey set are available, as well as one of the highest SGC graded 1922 E121 American Caramel Ruth cards. Vintage baseball fans will also be delighted to find the 1933 and 1934 Lou Gehrig cards, adding to the auction’s appeal.
Basketball memorabilia is also well-represented in the auction, with five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers among the lots. These items hold significant value for collectors, considering Jordan’s enduring legacy in the sport.
Collectors will also find some hidden gems in the auction, 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, 1934 Goudey, 1934-36 Batter Up, and 1934-36 Diamond Stars. Single Diamond Stars cards featuring legends like Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg are also featured, showcasing the depth and variety of the collection.
The auction’s memorabilia section is equally impressive, with single signed baseballs from historic figures such as Pie Traynor, Frankie Frisch, Willie Mays, and Thurman Munson (on a Little League ball). Another highlight is a rare 1917 World Series Game 2 ticket, offering collectors a tangible piece of baseball history.
Wheatland Auctions is renowned for its extensive offerings of complete and partial vintage sets and graded cards from the post-War era, and this event continues that tradition. Collectors have a unique opportunity to acquire pieces from a crucial period in sports history.
The auction runs through Sunday, February 18, giving enthusiasts and collectors ample time to explore and potentially own a piece of sports history. Whether you’re interested in modern high-end football products, vintage baseball cards, or rare memorabilia, this auction presents an exciting opportunity to delve into the world of sports collectibles and add unique pieces to your collection.
