Wheatland Auctions, a renowned auction house based in Pennsylvania, has launched its first event of 2023 with a diverse and captivating collection of sports memorabilia. With nearly 500 lots up for auction, this event features an impressive range of vintage and modern cards, memorabilia, and high-end football products from Panini.
One of the highlights of this auction is the presence of twelve sealed cases of Panini’s high-end football products, which have generated substantial interest among modern sports card enthusiasts. These coveted cases include 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 sought-after items in the modern football card collecting world.
Vintage and modern cards also take center stage in this auction. Notably, all four lower to mid-grade copies of the iconic Babe Ruth cards from the 1933 Goudey set are available for bidding, along with one of the highest SGC graded 1922 E121 American Caramel Ruth cards. Fans of vintage baseball memorabilia will also be drawn to the 1933 and 1934 Lou Gehrig cards, adding to the auction’s appeal.
Furthermore, basketball enthusiasts will find excitement in the five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers featured in this auction. These items hold significant value due to Jordan’s enduring legacy in the sport.
In addition to these remarkable cards, collectors will discover other noteworthy items such as the 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 like Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg adds depth and variety to the collection.
The auction’s memorabilia section is equally impressive, offering collectors a chance to own unique pieces of sports history. It includes single 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, which provides a tangible connection to the rich heritage of baseball.
Wheatland Auctions has built a reputation for its comprehensive offerings of complete and partial vintage sets, as well as graded cards from the post-War era. This event continues the tradition by providing collectors with an opportunity to acquire pieces from a crucial period in sports history.
Enthusiasts and collectors alike have until Sunday, February 18, to participate in the auction 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. Don’t miss out on the chance to add these exceptional items to your collection.
