Wheatland Auctions, a prominent auction house based in Pennsylvania, has kicked off the new year with an exciting and diverse collection of sports memorabilia. The auction features nearly 500 lots, comprising both vintage and modern cards, memorabilia, and sealed high-end football products from Panini.
One of the highlights of this auction is the twelve sealed cases of Panini’s high-end football products, which have garnered the attention of modern sports card enthusiasts. These cases include coveted editions such as the 2018 Prizm Hobby, 2020 Prizm Jumbo, 2021 Flawless, and multiple years of National Treasures, Contenders Optic, Immaculate, Select, and Panini One. Collectors consider these sealed cases to be some of the most sought-after items in the modern football card collecting world.
The auction also showcases an impressive array of vintage and modern cards. Notably, all four lower to mid-grade copies of the Babe Ruth cards from the iconic 1933 Goudey set are available, along with one of the highest SGC graded 1922 E121 American Caramel Ruth cards. Fans of vintage baseball memorabilia will also be delighted to find the 1933 and 1934 Lou Gehrig cards, adding to the auction’s appeal.
Basketball enthusiasts will not be disappointed, as the auction includes five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers. These items hold significant value due to Jordan’s enduring legacy in the sport.
In addition to these highlights, collectors will find an SGC 10 1986-87 Fleer Isiah Thomas rookie card, 1926 W512 cards of Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, and partial sets of 1933 and 1934 Goudey, 1934-36 Batter Up, and 1934-36 Diamond Stars. The collection also boasts single Diamond Stars cards featuring legends like Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg, showcasing the depth and variety of the available items.
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). One of the highlights in this category is a rare 1917 World Series Game 2 ticket, offering collectors a chance to own a tangible piece of baseball history.
Wheatland Auctions has gained a reputation 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 will run through Sunday, February 18, giving enthusiasts and collectors ample time to explore and potentially acquire a wide range of sports collectibles. Whether you’re interested in modern high-end football products, vintage baseball cards, or rare memorabilia, this auction offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of sports history. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!