Wheatland Auctions, a prominent Pennsylvania-based auction house, has started off 2023 by offering an impressive and diverse range of sports collectibles. This auction, which includes nearly 500 lots, encompasses both vintage and modern cards, memorabilia, 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, which are sure to attract 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 various 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.
The auction also features an impressive assortment of vintage and modern cards. Particularly noteworthy are all four lower to mid-grade copies of Babe Ruth cards from the iconic 1933 Goudey set, along with one of the highest SGC graded 1922 E121 American Caramel Ruth cards. Fans of vintage baseball memorabilia will also find the 1933 and 1934 Lou Gehrig cards intriguing, adding to the auction’s appeal.
Basketball memorabilia is well-represented, with five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers among the lots. These items are of significant value, considering Jordan’s enduring legacy in the sport.
Collectors will also discover 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. Single Diamond Stars cards featuring legends like Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg also make an appearance, showcasing the collection’s depth and variety.
The auction’s memorabilia section is equally impressive, with single signed baseballs from historic figures such as Pie Traynor, Frankie Frisch, Willie Mays, and Thurman Munson (on a Little League ball). Another highlight is a rare 1917 World Series Game 2 ticket, offering a tangible piece of baseball history to interested buyers.
Wheatland Auctions has gained recognition 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 runs through Sunday, February 18, giving enthusiasts and collectors a chance to own a piece of sports history. Whether you are interested in acquiring 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.
