Heritage Auctions is gearing up for an exciting event with their Summer Sports Card Catalog Auction on July 12-13, where collectors and sports enthusiasts will have the chance to bid on a selection of rare and highly sought-after baseball cards. The auction boasts an impressive lineup of cards, including a pristine 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson card, a gem-mint Michael Jordan Fleer rookie card, and a gem-mint chrome rookie card autographed by a young Bryce Harper.
In addition to these standout pieces, the event will also feature sealed packs, boxes, and cases that are sure to captivate collectors with their potential hidden treasures. Signed Shohei Ohtani cards and premier Ty Cobb tobacco cards will also be up for grabs, adding to the allure of this summer auction. Notably, the auction will showcase Babe Ruth’s legendary “Called Shot” jersey, among other Hall of Fame treasures.
An interesting highlight of the auction is a collection of 1959 baseball cards that were originally stapled to containers of Canadian cookies. These rare cards, with only 69 known examples in the PSA population report, will include 37 cards in this auction. The roster features iconic players like Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and Yogi Berra, making it a must-see for any baseball card enthusiast.
The cards, originally produced by Exhibits Supply Company, were distributed by Dad’s Cookies in 1959 as promotional items stapled to cookie bags and boxes. Each card featured a note from the company’s Scottish mascot, “Sandy,” encouraging kids to collect all 64 “autographed” pictures of big-league baseball stars. The rarity of these cards stems from their unique distribution method and the limited number of surviving examples, making them a coveted find for collectors.
The auction will also showcase two highly sought-after Ty Cobb T206 cards from the early 1900s. One of these is the El Principe de Gales Ty Cobb, graded PSA NM 7, with only one known example bearing the El Principe de Gales advertisement on the back. The other is the American Beauty Portrait-Red Cobb, graded PSA EX-MT 6, the highest-graded example of its kind. These cards are significant for their rarity and historical value in the world of sports memorabilia.
For collectors seeking nostalgia and potential hidden gems, the auction will offer sealed boxes and cases, such as the 1970 Topps Baseball Wax Box with 24 unopened packs from the 1st & 3rd series. Also featured are newer items like the 2015 Upper Deck Hockey Series 1 Hobby Unopened Case and the 2020 Panini Flawless Football Factory Sealed Case, each holding the promise of uncovering rare and valuable cards.
The Summer Sports Card Catalog Auction by Heritage Auctions promises to be a thrilling event for sports memorabilia enthusiasts, providing a unique opportunity to acquire some of the rarest and most valuable baseball cards in existence. Don’t miss this chance to explore hidden treasures and iconic pieces in the world of sports collectibles.
