Mile High Card Company’s latest auction is a collector’s dream, boasting over 2,000 lots filled with rare vintage sports cards and memorabilia that are sure to make any enthusiast drool. Whether you’re a dedicated fan of baseball, basketball, football, or hockey, this event offers a little something for everyone.
The star of the show is none other than the top-ranked PSA graded 1968 Topps Registry set, featuring an impressive array of PSA 10 copies of beloved players like Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench (rookie), Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Rod Carew, Pete Rose, and a PSA 9 Nolan Ryan rookie. Each card is being sold individually, allowing collectors to bid on their favorites and enhance their own prized collections.
Among the auction’s highlights are the high-grade singles from the #1 ranked Registry set, making it a magnet for collectors eager to add rare, high-grade cards to their PSA Set Registry collections. Early bidding has already pushed a 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems #23 Michael Jordan card to over $100,000, proving the immense interest in these valuable items.
For basketball enthusiasts, a PSA 8.5 Wilt Chamberlain 1961-62 Fleer rookie card is a true gem, while hockey fans can battle it out for a 1966 Topps USA Test Bobby Orr rookie card graded PSA 8.5, a coveted piece in the hockey card realm.
The auction doesn’t stop at modern sports gems; it also features a selection of pre-war classics, including early Ty Cobb cards and a 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal 150/649 Christy Mathewson White Cap SGC 8. Additionally, collectors can drool over several 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig cards, adding a touch of nostalgia to the mix.
Post-war highlights include a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC 4, 1948 and 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson cards, as well as high-grade cards of legends like Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, and Mickey Mantle from the 1950s through the 1970s, giving collectors a chance to own a piece of sporting history.
But wait, there’s more! The auction also caters to football and hockey fans, featuring a 1957 Topps Bill Russell PSA 6.5, a Jim Brown 1964 Philadelphia #30 PSA 10, and a Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie PSA 8.5. Additionally, there’s a 2015-16 Exquisite Collection Connor McDavid Rookie Relics card, a 1910s American League “All-Star” Team photo, and even unopened vintage card boxes waiting to be explored.
So, if you’re a collector with a keen eye and a passion for sports memorabilia, this auction is your ultimate playground. Bidding is already underway and is set to culminate on April 13, offering a limited time to snatch up these incredible pieces for your own collection. Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity to own a piece of sports history.
