Wheatland Auctions, a prominent auction house based in Pennsylvania, has begun its first event of 2023 by presenting a diverse and exciting range of sports collectibles. With nearly 500 lots on offer, the auction features a remarkable selection of vintage and modern cards, sealed high-end football products from Panini, and rare memorabilia.
At the center of this auction are twelve sealed cases of Panini’s high-end football products, captivating the interest of modern sports card enthusiasts. These cases include highly coveted 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 sought-after items in the modern football card collecting world.
The auction also boasts an impressive array of vintage and modern cards. A particularly noteworthy highlight is the availability of 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 be drawn to the 1933 and 1934 Lou Gehrig cards, further adding to the auction’s appeal.
Basketball memorabilia is equally well-represented in the auction, with five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers among the lots. These items hold significant value given Jordan’s enduring legacy in the sport.
In addition to the cards, collectors will find other notable items such as 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 auction also includes single Diamond Stars cards featuring legendary players like Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg, showcasing the depth and variety of the collection.
The memorabilia section of the auction 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). Another highlight is a rare 1917 World Series Game 2 ticket, offering collectors a tangible piece of baseball history.
Wheatland Auctions has gained a reputation for its comprehensive offerings of complete and partial vintage sets, as well as graded cards from the post-War era. This event continues that tradition, providing collectors with a unique opportunity to acquire pieces from a crucial period in sports history.
The auction will run through Sunday, February 18, offering enthusiasts and collectors ample time to explore and potentially acquire a piece of sports history. Whether one is interested in modern high-end football products, vintage baseball cards, or rare memorabilia, Wheatland Auctions’ 2023 kickoff event presents an unparalleled opportunity to explore and acquire a wide range of sports collectibles.
