SCP Auctions is set to captivate collectors with its Spring Premier catalog, highlighting an impressive array of rare and coveted sports memorabilia. The star of the show is the one and only George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers warm-up suit, a true gem from the NBA’s early days. This exceptional piece, complete with a jacket and pants signed by the basketball icon himself, comes with a certificate of authenticity from Sports Investors Authentication. Anticipated to fetch a whopping $400,000, this iconic warm-up suit is sure to be a prized possession for the lucky bidder who wins it.
George Mikan, known for his transformative impact on basketball, continues to be a highly sought-after figure in the world of sports memorabilia. In addition to the Mikan warm-up suit, SCP’s auction boasts an impressive collection of prime vintage baseball cards, including the legendary Mickey Mantle. Among the standout cards are a PSA 7 Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman rookie card, two 1952 Topps Mantles, a rare 1963 Topps Mantle in SGC 9 condition, and a prized 1933 Goudey #92 Lou Gehrig in SGC 9 condition as well. The Gehrig card is expected to exceed $150,000, adding to the excitement of the auction.
For fans of Pete Rose memorabilia, SCP presents the second-ranked master set of his cards, following the sale of the top-ranked set in the previous fall auction. The auction also features a range of noteworthy items related to the talented Shohei Ohtani, including his jersey worn on Jackie Robinson Day in 2023, projected to attract six-figure bids, and his 200th career home run ball, a true milestone in Ohtani’s career.
Among the other highlights in SCP’s auction are two pairs of game-worn shoes from the iconic Michael Jordan, a cap worn by the legendary Roberto Clemente, a photo-matched jersey of rising star Ronald Acuna Jr., and a signed jersey from Tua Tagovailoa’s 2023 season. The auction also offers high-end jewelry pieces such as a 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP award, Olympic gold medals belonging to Jim Hines and Oleksandr Abramenko, a 2003 Florida Marlins World Series ring, and a 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA championship ring.
Further adding to the allure of SCP’s auction are items like game-worn and signed shoes from the late Kobe Bryant, a 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP trophy, a game-used bat from the legendary Ted Williams, a 2023 Bowman Chrome Draft Tom Brady Orange Refractor autograph, a 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson rookie card, a baseball signed by early Hall of Fame inductees and Yankee legends, and a selection of historical sports memorabilia dating back to the early 20th century.
With over 400 lots to explore, the auction opens on Wednesday and runs through Saturday, April 13, offering sports enthusiasts and collectors a chance to bid on these extraordinary pieces of sporting history. Bidders can participate in the auction by visiting SCPAuctions.com and submitting their bids for these remarkable and highly sought-after items that make up SCP’s Spring Premier Auction.
