Wheatland Auctions, a renowned auction house based in Pennsylvania, has started off 2023 with a thrilling assortment of sports collectibles. The auction, featuring nearly 500 lots, showcases a diverse range of 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 captured the attention of modern sports card enthusiasts. These cases contain highly sought-after editions like 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 modern football card collecting world.
In addition to the football products, the auction also offers an impressive selection of vintage and modern cards. Particularly noteworthy are all four lower to mid-grade copies of the 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, adding further appeal to the auction.
The basketball memorabilia section is equally compelling, with five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers among the lots. These items hold tremendous significance considering Jordan’s enduring legacy in the sport.
Collectors will also 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 collection also features single Diamond Stars cards featuring legends like Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, and Hank Greenberg, showcasing the depth and variety of offerings.
The auction’s memorabilia section is equally impressive, featuring single signed baseballs from historic figures like 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 is widely known 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 a valuable opportunity to acquire pieces from a crucial period in sports history.
The auction will run through Sunday, February 18, giving enthusiasts and collectors alike a chance to own a piece of sports history. Whether one is interested in 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.
