SCP Auctions’ Spring Premier catalog is set to enthrall collectors with an array of rare and valuable sports memorabilia up for auction. One of the standout pieces is the only known George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers warm-up suit, signed by the basketball legend himself. This extraordinary item, consisting of a jacket and pants autographed by Mikan, is accompanied by an LOA from Sports Investors Authentication and is projected to command a price exceeding $400,000.
George Mikan, a pivotal figure in basketball history, holds a special place in the hearts of collectors, making his memorabilia highly sought after. The auction also includes a selection of prime vintage baseball cards, such as a PSA 7 Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman rookie card, two 1952 Topps Mantles, a 1963 Topps Mantle SGC 9, and a rare 1933 Goudey #92 Lou Gehrig SGC 9. The crown jewel of the baseball cards, the Gehrig card, is estimated to surpass $150,000.
For enthusiasts of Pete Rose memorabilia, the auction presents the second-ranked master set of his cards, following SCP’s previous sale of the top-ranked set. Additionally, collectors can expect to find significant Shohei Ohtani cards and memorabilia, including the jersey worn by Ohtani on Jackie Robinson Day in 2023, poised to attract bids in the six-figure range, along with Ohtani’s 200th career home run ball.
The auction further boasts two pairs of game-worn shoes from basketball legend Michael Jordan, a noteworthy Roberto Clemente cap, a Ronald Acuna Jr. photo-matched jersey, and a signed jersey from Tua Tagovailoa’s 2023 season. Furthermore, high-end jewelry items like a 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP award, Olympic gold medals presented to Jim Hines and Oleksandr Abramenko, a 2003 Florida Marlins World Series ring, and a 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA championship ring are up for grabs.
Notable lots in the auction encompass Kobe Bryant’s game-worn and signed shoes, a 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP trophy, a game-used bat from Ted Williams, 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 historical sports memorabilia dating back to the early 20th century.
With over 400 lots on offer, the auction commences on Wednesday and runs until Saturday, April 13, providing a prime opportunity for collectors to bid on these exclusive sports treasures. Bidders can participate in the auction online at SCPAuctions.com, competing for a chance to own a piece of sporting history.
