Get your bidding paddles ready, sports aficionados and memorabilia mavens! Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. is gearing up for an epic online auction on January 25, 2025, featuring a treasure trove of pre-1980 sports cards and memorabilia. With a lineup of 260 rare and sought-after items, this landmark event promises to captivate enthusiasts and collectors alike.
This inaugural Pre-1980 Sports Cards & Memorabilia Auction is scheduled to kick off at 9 a.m. Eastern time, showcasing a collection that is as impressive as it is diverse. Whether you’re a die-hard baseball fan, a hockey connoisseur, or a basketball enthusiast, there’s something for everyone in this carefully curated sale.
Among the standout lots are some true gems that are sure to set hearts racing and bidding wars alight. Here are just a few highlights to whet your appetite:
– **1957 Topps Baseball 407-Card Set**: This complete, high-graded set is a historical marvel, boasting more Hall of Fame players than any other set. With rare contest cards and the iconic Lucky Penny Card included, the estimated value of this gem ranges from $65,000 to $75,000.
– **1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Card (#311)**: Widely regarded as a “holy grail” in sports card collecting, this PSA-graded 1.5 FR card featuring the legendary Mantle is a centerpiece for any serious collection, valued at $30,000–$40,000.
– **1951 Bowman Partial Set (155 Cards)**: Featuring the prized Mickey Mantle rookie card alongside Ted Williams and Yogi Berra cards, this set is estimated to be worth $20,000–$25,000.
– **1966 Topps Bobby Orr Rookie Card (#35)**: A PSA-graded 6 EX-MT card of hockey legend Bobby Orr, valued between $10,000 and $15,000.
– **Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth Memorabilia**: Dive into history with items like a baseball signed by Lou Gehrig or a Spalding “Babe Ruth Home Run Special” ball dual-signed by Ruth and Gehrig during their Canadian tour, each valued at $10,000–$15,000.
– **1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie Card (#57)**: This Beckett 8 graded card of basketball icon Michael Jordan is a must-have for any collector, valued at $8,000–$9,000.
The auction will unfold exclusively online, with lots closing sequentially starting at 9 a.m. Eastern time. Bidders can partake in the excitement through the Miller & Miller Auctions website and LiveAuctioneers.com. A comprehensive catalog of all items up for bid is available online for preview.
Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd., a renowned name in Canadian collectibles, prides itself on offering a secure platform for the sale and purchase of extraordinary items. For inquiries about consignments or further information, reach out to Miller & Miller Auctions at (519) 573-3710 or via email at info@millerandmillerauctions.com. To explore the full auction catalog and register for bidding, visit www.MillerandMillerAuctions.com.
Don’t let this golden opportunity pass you by! Join the thrill of the auction and vie for a chance to own a piece of sports history that will make your collection truly legendary.
