Wheatland Auctions, a well-known auction house based in Pennsylvania, has launched its first event of 2023 with a stunning array of sports collectibles. With nearly 500 lots up for auction, this event showcases a mix of vintage and modern cards, memorabilia, and sealed high-end football products from Panini.
A standout feature of this auction is the inclusion of twelve sealed cases of Panini’s high-end football products. These cases are highly sought-after by modern sports card enthusiasts and contain editions like the 2018 Prizm Hobby, 2020 Prizm Jumbo, 2021 Flawless, and various years of National Treasures, Contenders Optic, Immaculate, Select, and Panini One. The availability of these sealed cases is a significant draw for collectors in the modern football card collecting world.
Vintage and modern cards also take center stage in this auction. Of particular note are the four lower to mid-grade copies of the Babe Ruth cards from the iconic 1933 Goudey set, along with one of the highest SGC graded 1922 E121 American Caramel Ruth cards. Baseball fans will also be interested in the 1933 and 1934 Lou Gehrig cards, adding to the overall appeal of the auction.
The basketball memorabilia section is no less impressive, featuring five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers. These items hold immense significance due to Jordan’s lasting legacy in the sport.
Collectors will also find a range of other notable items, 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 auction also includes individual Diamond Stars cards featuring legendary players like Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg, showcasing the depth and variety of the collection.
The memorabilia section of the auction is equally impressive, with single signed baseballs from historic figures like 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 a reputation for offering comprehensive collections of complete and partial vintage sets, as well as graded cards from the post-War era. This event continues that tradition, providing collectors with an excellent opportunity to acquire pieces from a crucial period in sports history.
The auction is open for bidding until Sunday, February 18, giving enthusiasts and collectors ample time to browse and potentially acquire their own piece of sports history. Whether your interest lies in modern high-end football products, vintage baseball cards, or rare memorabilia, this auction offers a unique chance to explore and add to your sports collectibles collection.
