Heritage Auctions is gearing up to showcase a dazzling array of rare and sought-after baseball cards in their upcoming Summer Sports Card Catalog Auction on July 12-13. The event is set to feature a collection of highly coveted items, including a pristine 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson card, a gem-mint Michael Jordan Fleer rookie card, and a chrome rookie card autographed by the young phenom Bryce Harper. With sealed packs, boxes, and cases teeming with potential hidden gems, collectors are in for a treat at this must-see auction.
Adding to the allure of this event are signed Shohei Ohtani cards and top-of-the-line Ty Cobb tobacco cards, enriching the lineup with a plethora of Hall of Fame treasures, including the iconic Babe Ruth “Called Shot” jersey. One of the standout highlights of the auction is a rare collection of 1959 baseball cards that were once stapled to containers of Canadian cookies. These cards, with only 69 known examples in PSA’s population report, include 37 cards in this event, featuring legendary players like Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron.
The Dad’s Cookies cards, produced by Exhibits Supply Company in 1959, hold significant historical value in sports memorabilia. Joe Orlando, Heritage’s Executive Vice President in Sports, highlights the excitement they bring to collectors, noting their rarity and the thrill of discovering these hidden treasures. These cards, produced as promotional items by Dad’s Cookies, feature a note from the company’s Scottish mascot urging kids to collect all 64 “autographed” pictures of baseball stars, further enhancing their allure due to their unique distribution method and limited surviving examples.
Noteworthy items in the auction include two highly sought-after Ty Cobb T206 cards from the early 1900s: the El Principe de Gales and the American Beauty Portrait-Red Cobb cards. These cards, graded by PSA, stand out for their rarity and significance in the world of card collecting, with Orlando highlighting their popularity and desirability among collectors who appreciate T206 cards. The auction also boasts an array of sealed boxes and cases, offering collectors a chance to delve into the nostalgia and excitement of potentially finding hidden gems from the past.
Among the treasures awaiting bidders are the 1970 Topps Baseball Wax Box with unopened packs containing rookie cards of baseball legends like Carl Yastrzemski, Vida Blue, and Tom Seaver, as well as the 2015 Upper Deck Hockey Series 1 Hobby Unopened Case and the 2020 Panini Flawless Football Factory Sealed Case, both promising the thrill of discovering rare cards like a Connor McDavid rookie or a gem-mint rookie patch auto. Orlando emphasizes the excitement of unveiling what lies inside these boxes and cases, underscoring the intrigue that drives collectors in this category.
Heritage Auctions’ Summer Sports Card Catalog Auction promises to be an unforgettable experience for sports memorabilia enthusiasts, offering a unique opportunity to add rare and valuable cards to their collections. With a lineup of exceptional items, from iconic baseball cards to sealed boxes brimming with nostalgia, this auction is sure to captivate collectors and enthusiasts alike.
