Wheatland Auctions, a prominent Pennsylvania-based auction house, has started the new year with a bang by presenting an exciting and diverse range of sports collectibles. With nearly 500 lots up for grabs, this auction showcases a remarkable collection of both vintage and modern cards, memorabilia, and sealed high-end football products from Panini.
At the heart of this auction are twelve sealed cases of Panini’s high-end football products, which are generating great interest among modern sports card enthusiasts. These cases include sought-after Panini editions such as the 2018 Prizm Hobby, 2020 Prizm Jumbo, 2021 Flawless, as well as various years of National Treasures, Contenders Optic, Immaculate, Select, and Panini One. Sealed cases like these are highly coveted items in the modern football card collecting world.
In addition to the sealed cases, the auction also features an impressive array of vintage and modern cards. One of the highlights is the availability of all four lower to mid-grade copies of the Babe Ruth cards from the iconic 1933 Goudey set. There is also one of the highest SGC graded 1922 E121 American Caramel Ruth cards. Baseball fans will be thrilled to find the 1933 and 1934 Lou Gehrig cards, further adding to the allure of this auction.
Basketball memorabilia is also well-represented, with five Michael Jordan rookie cards and two Jordan rookie stickers up for auction. These items hold significant value, given Jordan’s enduring legacy in the sport and his status as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Collectors will also find rare gems such as an SGC 10 1986-87 Fleer Isiah Thomas rookie card, 1926 W512 cards featuring Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, and partial sets of 1933, 1934 Goudey, 1934-36 Batter Up, and 1934-36 Diamond Stars. The collection 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 this auction.
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 even Thurman Munson on a Little League ball. A rare 1917 World Series Game 2 ticket is yet another highlight, offering collectors a chance to own a tangible piece of baseball history.
Wheatland Auctions is well-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 unique opportunity to acquire pieces from a crucial period in sports history.
The auction runs through Sunday, February 18, providing enthusiasts and collectors alike with ample time to explore and bid on their favorite sports collectibles. Whether you’re interested in modern high-end football products, iconic baseball cards, or rare memorabilia, this auction presents an exciting opportunity to acquire a wide range of sports treasures. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of sports history.
