SCP Auctions is all set to roll out the red carpet for collectors with its Spring Premier catalog, showcasing a wide array of iconic sports memorabilia that is sure to set pulses racing among enthusiasts and passionate collectors alike.
A showstopper of the event is the one and only known George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers warm-up suit. This exclusive piece of basketball history, signed by the legendary player himself, is expected to be a hot property at the auction. Consisting of a jacket and pants signed by Mikan, this unique ensemble comes with a stamp of authenticity from Sports Investors Authentication, promising a bidding war that could potentially see the final sale price skyrocketing beyond $400,000.
The allure of Mikan’s memorabilia, particularly items worn during his gameplay, is nothing short of magnetic for avid collectors. In addition to the Mikan warm-up suit, the auction will also feature a dazzling collection of high-grade vintage baseball cards. Among the standout pieces are a PSA 7 Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman rookie card, not one but two 1952 Topps Mantles, a 1963 Topps Mantle graded SGC 9, and a rare gem in the form of a 1933 Goudey #92 Lou Gehrig graded SGC 9, all of which are poised to command top dollar, with the Gehrig card anticipated to fetch over $150,000.
Fans of Pete Rose are in for a treat as well, with an impressive array of his cards up for grabs, forming the second-ranked master set following SCP’s previous sale of the top-ranked set last fall. The auction also offers a selection of noteworthy Shohei Ohtani cards and memorabilia, including his jersey worn on Jackie Robinson Day in 2023, which is anticipated to draw substantial six-figure bids, along with the monumental 200th career home run ball hit by Ohtani.
Adding to the excitement are two pairs of game-worn shoes from the iconic Michael Jordan, a Roberto Clemente cap, a Ronald Acuna Jr. photo-matched jersey, and a signed jersey from Tua Tagovailoa’s 2023 collection. Not to be outshone, the auction includes a range of premium jewelry such as a 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP award, Olympic gold medals presented to Jim Hines and Oleksandr Abramenko, a 2003 Florida Marlins World Series ring, and a 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA championship ring, each holding its own unique allure.
Furthermore, bidders will have the opportunity to vie for other notable lots, including Kobe Bryant’s game-worn and signed shoes, a 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP trophy, a Ted Williams game-used bat, a rare 2023 Bowman Chrome Draft Tom Brady Orange Refractor autograph, a prized 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson rookie card, a multi-signed baseball featuring early Hall of Fame inductees and Yankee legends, as well as historical sports memorabilia tracing back to the early 20th century.
With a wide selection of over 400 lots up for grabs, the auction kicks off on Wednesday and runs through Saturday, April 13. Enthusiasts and collectors alike can partake in the bidding frenzy by visiting SCPAuctions.com and experiencing the thrill of acquiring a piece of sports history firsthand.
