SCP Auctions has unveiled its Spring Premier catalog, promising a feast for collectors with a spectacular array of sports memorabilia up for grabs. Leading the pack is the star attraction — the exclusive George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers warm-up suit, autographed by the renowned basketball icon himself. This one-of-a-kind ensemble, comprising a jacket and pants bearing Mikan’s signature, hails from the NBA’s early days and is projected to command a staggering price of over $400,000.
As a pivotal figure in basketball’s history, George Mikan’s memorabilia holds a special place in collectors’ hearts, especially coveted game-worn items. The Spring Premier auction also boasts a treasure trove of high-grade vintage baseball cards, including a prized PSA 7 Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman rookie card. Additional Mantle gems in the lineup are two 1952 Topps cards and a 1963 Topps card graded SGC 9. Not to be overlooked is a scarce 1933 Goudey #92 Lou Gehrig card, anticipated to fetch upwards of $150,000.
Fans of Pete Rose memorabilia will be delighted to find the second-ranked master set of his cards, following SCP’s previous sale of the top-ranked set. The auction features a diverse selection of valuable Shohei Ohtani cards and memorabilia, such as a jersey worn on Jackie Robinson Day in 2023, poised to attract six-figure bids, as well as Ohtani’s 200th career home run ball.
Adding to the excitement are two pairs of game-worn Michael Jordan shoes, a Roberto Clemente cap, a Ronald Acuna Jr. photo-matched jersey, and a signed Tua Tagovailoa jersey from 2023. The auction isn’t just about sports memorabilia, as it also showcases exquisite high-end jewelry pieces like a 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP award, Olympic gold medals belonging to Jim Hines and Oleksandr Abramenko, a 2003 Florida Marlins World Series ring, and a 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA championship ring.
Further highlights of the event include Kobe Bryant’s game-worn and autographed shoes, a prestigious 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP trophy, a game-used Ted Williams bat, a 2023 Bowman Chrome Draft Tom Brady Orange Refractor autograph card, a 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson rookie card, a baseball signed by early Hall of Fame inductees and Yankee legends, and a selection of historical sports memorabilia dating back to the early 20th century.
With an impressive lineup of over 400 lots, the auction kicks off on Wednesday and runs through Saturday, April 13, giving enthusiasts ample time to bid on their favorite pieces. Interested bidders can participate in the excitement by visiting SCPAuctions.com and exploring the diverse range of iconic sports collectibles up for grabs.
