Sports card enthusiasts and collectors alike are abuzz with excitement as Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. gears up for its inaugural Pre-1980 Sports Cards & Memorabilia Auction on January 25, 2025. Set to be an exclusively online affair, this groundbreaking event promises a collection of 260 rare and highly sought-after items that will undoubtedly pique the interest of sports history aficionados.
**Auction Highlights**
The auction sets the stage for a dazzling array of iconic sports cards and memorabilia, all up for grabs in Canadian dollars. Here are just a few of the notable highlights:
**1957 Topps Baseball 407-Card Set**
This complete and high-graded set is renowned for its historical significance, boasting more Hall of Fame players than any other set. Featuring four graded checklists, rare contest cards, and the Lucky Penny Card, this set is estimated to be valued at $65,000–$75,000.
**1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Card (#311)**
Considered a “holy grail” in the world of sports card collecting, this PSA-graded 1.5 FR card of Mickey Mantle is a coveted centerpiece for serious collectors, with an estimated value of $30,000–$40,000.
**1951 Bowman Partial Set (155 Cards)**
This collection includes the prized Mickey Mantle rookie card (PSA 4.5 VG-EX+), alongside cards featuring legends like Ted Williams (PSA 6 EX-MT) and Yogi Berra (PSA 5), valued at $20,000–$25,000.
**1966 Topps Bobby Orr Rookie Card (#35)**
A PSA-graded 6 EX-MT card featuring one of hockey’s greatest players, Bobby Orr, carrying an estimated value of $10,000–$15,000.
**Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth Memorabilia**
Among the standout items are a Worth Official League baseball signed by Lou Gehrig (circa 1927–1930) and a Spalding “Babe Ruth Home Run Special” ball dual-signed by Ruth and Gehrig during a Canadian barnstorming tour, each estimated at $10,000–$15,000.
**1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie Card (#57)**
A Beckett 8 graded card of the basketball icon Michael Jordan, fetching an estimated value of $8,000–$9,000.
**Auction Format**
The online-only auction will commence at 9 a.m. Eastern time, with lots closing sequentially. Bidders can participate through the Miller & Miller Auctions website or LiveAuctioneers.com. A comprehensive catalog of items is available for preview online.
**About Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.**
Recognized as a reputable destination for high-value collectibles in Canada, Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. specializes in offering an exceptional platform for acquiring and exchanging extraordinary items, including watches, jewelry, antiques, and more.
For further details or consignment inquiries, interested parties can reach out to Miller & Miller Auctions via phone at (519) 573-3710 or email at info@millerandmillerauctions.com. To view the complete auction catalog or register for bidding, visit www.MillerandMillerAuctions.com.
Don’t let this opportunity slip by – seize the chance to own a piece of sporting history with this extraordinary auction!
