Wheatland Auctions, a prominent Pennsylvania-based auction house, has launched its first event of 2023 with a captivating assortment of sports collectibles. With nearly 500 lots, this auction showcases a wide range of vintage and modern cards, sealed high-end football products from Panini, and rare memorabilia.
A focal point of the auction is twelve sealed cases of Panini’s high-end football products, which are highly sought after by modern sports card enthusiasts. These cases contain coveted 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. This collection of sealed cases represents some of the most coveted items in the world of modern football card collecting.
Vintage and modern cards also take center stage in this auction. Of particular note are the four lower to mid-grade copies of Babe Ruth cards from the iconic 1933 Goudey set, as well as one of the highest SGC graded 1922 E121 American Caramel Ruth cards. Collectors of vintage baseball memorabilia will also be delighted by the inclusion of the 1933 and 1934 Lou Gehrig cards, adding to the auction’s allure.
Basketball enthusiasts will find their fair share of treasures, including five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers. These items hold significant value due to Jordan’s lasting legacy in the sport.
Moreover, the auction features an SGC 10 1986-87 Fleer Isiah Thomas rookie card, 1926 W512 cards of Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, as well as partial sets of 1933, 1934 Goudey, 1934-36 Batter Up, and 1934-36 Diamond Stars. Single Diamond Stars cards showcasing legends like Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg are also part of this impressive collection, highlighting its depth and variety.
The memorabilia section of the auction is equally captivating, with 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, offering collectors a tangible piece of baseball history.
Wheatland Auctions has built a reputation for offering comprehensive collections of complete and partial vintage sets and graded cards from the post-War era. This event continues that tradition, providing collectors with an opportunity to acquire pieces from a pivotal period in sports history.
The auction will run until Sunday, February 18, giving enthusiasts and collectors ample time to explore and potentially acquire their desired sports collectibles. Whether one’s interest lies in modern high-end football products, vintage baseball cards, or rare memorabilia, this auction offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the world of sports history and add some exceptional pieces to one’s collection.
