SCP Auctions’ Spring Premier event is poised to captivate sports memorabilia enthusiasts with a remarkable lineup of coveted treasures. At the forefront is the sole known George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers warm-up suit, autographed by the legendary basketball icon himself. This exceptional set, comprising a jacket and pants signed by Mikan, accompanied by an authentication letter from Sports Investors Authentication, is projected to command bids exceeding $400,000.
Emblematic of Mikan’s groundbreaking contributions to the sport of basketball, his memorabilia, particularly game-worn items, hold significant appeal for collectors. The auction also showcases an array of premium vintage baseball cards, including a PSA 7 Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman rookie card, two 1952 Topps Mantles, a 1963 Topps Mantle graded SGC 9, and a rare 1933 Goudey #92 Lou Gehrig graded SGC 9, with the latter anticipated to surpass $150,000.
Enthusiasts of Pete Rose collectibles will take delight in the second-ranked master set of his cards, following SCP’s previous sale of the top-ranked compilation last autumn. Noteworthy offerings encompass a diverse selection of significant Shohei Ohtani cards and memorabilia, such as the jersey worn on Jackie Robinson Day in 2023, poised to elicit high six-figure bids, and Ohtani’s 200th career home run ball.
Additional highlights in the auction spotlight two pairs of game-worn Michael Jordan shoes, a Roberto Clemente cap, a Ronald Acuna Jr. jersey authenticated through photo-matching, and a signed jersey from Tua Tagovailoa’s 2023 season. The event also presents opulent jewelry pieces, including a 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP award, Olympic gold medals belonging to Jim Hines and Oleksandr Abramenko, a 2003 Florida Marlins World Series ring, and a 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA championship ring.
Notable lots further feature game-worn and signed Kobe Bryant shoes, a 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP trophy, a bat used by Ted Williams, a 2023 Bowman Chrome Draft Tom Brady Orange Refractor autograph card, a 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson rookie card, a baseball signed by early Hall of Fame inductees and Yankee legends, and historical sports memorabilia harking back to the early 20th century.
With an expansive selection of over 400 lots, the auction opens on Wednesday and spans until Saturday, April 13, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to partake in the bidding frenzy at SCPAuctions.com.