Wheatland Auctions, a well-known Pennsylvania-based auction house, has started the year 2023 with a bang, presenting an impressive and diverse range of sports memorabilia. The auction comprises nearly 500 lots, showcasing a remarkable collection of both vintage and modern cards, memorabilia, and sealed high-end football products from Panini.
Central to the auction are twelve sealed cases of Panini’s high-end football products, which have caught the attention of modern sports card enthusiasts. These cases include highly sought-after Panini 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. These sealed cases represent 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. Notably, all four lower to mid-grade copies of the Babe Ruth cards from the iconic 1933 Goudey set are available, along with one of the highest SGC graded 1922 E121 American Caramel Ruth cards. Fans of vintage baseball memorabilia will be thrilled to find the 1933 and 1934 Lou Gehrig cards, adding to the allure of this auction.
Basketball memorabilia is well-represented as well, with five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers among the lots. These items hold immense significance, considering Michael Jordan’s enduring legacy in the sport.
Furthermore, collectors will discover 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 and 1934 Goudey, 1934-36 Batter Up, and 1934-36 Diamond Stars. Single Diamond Stars cards featuring legends like Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg also add to the depth and variety of the collection.
The auction’s memorabilia section is equally impressive, featuring single signed baseballs from historic figures such as Pie Traynor, Frankie Frisch, Willie Mays, and Thurman Munson (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 established 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 excellent opportunity to acquire pieces from a crucial period in sports history.
The auction runs from now through Sunday, February 18, giving enthusiasts and collectors ample time to participate and potentially own a cherished piece of sports history. Whether interested in modern high-end football products, vintage baseball cards, or rare memorabilia, Wheatland Auctions’ latest event presents a unique and exciting opportunity to explore and acquire a wide range of sports collectibles.
