Wheatland Auctions, a prominent auction house based in Pennsylvania, has begun the year 2023 with a spectacular lineup of sports collectibles. With nearly 500 lots on offer, the auction showcases a diverse range of vintage and modern cards, rare memorabilia items, and sealed high-end football products from Panini.
At the center of this auction are twelve sealed cases of Panini’s high-end football products, capturing the attention of modern sports card enthusiasts. These cases include sought-after Panini editions like the 2018 Prizm Hobby, 2020 Prizm Jumbo, 2021 Flawless, and multiple years of National Treasures, Contenders Optic, Immaculate, Select, and Panini One. The sealed cases represent some of the most desirable items in the world of modern football card collecting.
The auction also boasts an impressive selection of vintage and modern cards. Notably, all four lower to mid-grade copies of Babe Ruth cards from the iconic 1933 Goudey set are up for grabs, 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.
Basketball memorabilia is well-represented in the auction, featuring five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers. These items hold immense significance, considering Jordan’s enduring legacy in the sport.
In addition to the cards, collectors will find other exceptional pieces such as an SGC 10 1986-87 Fleer Isiah Thomas rookie card, 1926 W512 cards of Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, and partial sets of 1933, 1934 Goudey, 1934-36 Batter Up, and 1934-36 Diamond Stars. The collection also includes single Diamond Stars cards featuring legends like Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg, showcasing the depth and variety available in the auction.
The memorabilia section of the auction is equally impressive, with single signed baseballs from historic figures such as Pie Traynor, Frankie Frisch, Willie Mays, and Thurman Munson (signed on a Little League ball). A rare 1917 World Series Game 2 ticket is another highlight, offering collectors a tangible piece of baseball history.
Wheatland Auctions has earned a reputation for its comprehensive offerings 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 crucial period in sports history.
The auction will run until Sunday, February 18, giving enthusiasts and collectors ample time to bid on their favorite items and potentially own a piece of sports history. Whether one is interested in modern high-end football products, vintage baseball cards, or rare memorabilia, this auction presents a unique opportunity to explore and acquire a wide range of sports collectibles.
