SCP Auctions is about to raise the curtain on its highly anticipated Spring Premier auction event, set to mesmerize collectors with an array of remarkable sports memorabilia. One of the stars of the show is the one-of-a-kind George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers warm-up suit, adorned with the signature of the basketball icon himself. Coming complete with both jacket and pants, signed and authenticated by Sports Investors Authentication, this iconic piece from the early days of the NBA is projected to command an impressive sum of over $400,000.
George Mikan’s legacy in basketball history is undeniable, making his memorabilia, particularly game-worn items, highly sought-after by enthusiasts and collectors. The auction will also feature a selection of premium vintage baseball cards, including coveted gems like a PSA 7 Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman rookie card, not one but two 1952 Topps Mantles, a 1963 Topps Mantle graded by SGC as a 9, and a scarce 1933 Goudey #92 Lou Gehrig also graded at 9 by SGC. The Gehrig card alone is expected to surpass the $150,000 mark at auction.
For fans of Pete Rose, the auction will unveil the second-ranked master set of his cards, following SCP’s previous sale of the top-ranked set last autumn. In addition, collectors will have the chance to bid on a diverse range of significant Shohei Ohtani cards and memorabilia, such as the jersey worn by Ohtani on Jackie Robinson Day in 2023, which is projected to draw six-figure bids, as well as Ohtani’s milestone 200th career home run ball.
The auction boasts an impressive lineup of sports treasures, including two pairs of game-worn shoes from the legendary Michael Jordan, a cap worn by the iconic Roberto Clemente, a photo-matched jersey of Ronald Acuna Jr., and a signed jersey worn by Tua Tagovailoa in 2023. High-end jewelry items up for auction also include 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.
Noteworthy lots in the auction catalog encompass 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 an assortment of historical sports memorabilia dating back to the early 20th century.
With a vast collection of over 400 lots, the auction is slated to kick off on Wednesday and will run until Saturday, April 13, inviting enthusiastic bidders to participate in the excitement at SCPAuctions.com. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to own a piece of sports history!
