Wheatland Auctions, a prominent auction house based in Pennsylvania, has kicked off the year 2023 with an exciting and diverse range of sports collectibles. With nearly 500 lots, this auction showcases a remarkable assortment of 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, a treasure trove for modern sports card enthusiasts. These cases include highly coveted 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 sought-after items in the modern football card collecting world.
Vintage and modern cards are also a highlight of this auction. Among the notable items are all four lower to mid-grade copies of Babe Ruth cards from the iconic 1933 Goudey set, as well as one of the highest SGC graded 1922 E121 American Caramel Ruth cards. Fans of vintage baseball memorabilia will also find interest in the 1933 and 1934 Lou Gehrig cards, adding to the auction’s appeal.
Basketball memorabilia takes a prominent place in the auction, with five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers among the lots. These items are particularly significant, 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. The collection showcases the depth and variety of the auction, with single Diamond Stars cards featuring legends like Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg.
The memorabilia section of the auction is equally enticing. It includes single signed baseballs from historic figures such as Pie Traynor, Frankie Frisch, Willie Mays, and Thurman Munson, with Munson’s signature even gracing a Little League ball. A rare 1917 World Series Game 2 ticket also stands out, offering collectors a tangible piece of baseball history.
Wheatland Auctions is renowned 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.
Enthusiasts and collectors interested in owning a piece of sports history have until Sunday, February 18 to participate in the auction. Whether in search of 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.
