Memory Lane’s Premier Auction is currently captivating the hearts of sports card aficionados with its meticulously curated collection of vintage cards. With a limited yet impressive selection of 120 cards, this auction is not to be missed for collectors seeking historically significant and highly sought-after pieces.
One of the crown jewels of the auction is the 1909 T204 Ramly Walter Johnson rookie card. Graded PSA 8 and one of only two in NM/MT condition, this card quickly garnered a six-figure bid. Equally captivating is the rare T206 Ty Cobb Portrait (Green) card, with only three copies graded PSA 7 in existence. Another notable Cobb card is the PSA 6 ‘Bat Off Shoulder’ Old Mill back.
The pre-war era is well-represented in this auction with exceptional pieces like the PSA 7 graded T206 Cy Young and the highest graded PSA 9 T206 Nap Lajoie (Throwing) card. A standout item is the 1952 Bowman Mickey Mantle card in PSA 9 grade. With only 13 at this level, and two known to be graded higher, this card is a true rarity.
Mickey Mantle’s legacy continues to shine in this auction, with six additional cards from the 1950s. Each card is graded either 8 or 9, including prized versions from the 1953 Topps and Bowman series.
Roberto Clemente’s cards from 1956 to 1973 dominate the auction, with numerous Mint 9 graded cards outnumbering those of other players. The collection also features exceptional cards of Willie Mays, such as a rare 1962 Topps card graded PSA 9 and a 1970 Topps card, one of only two graded PSA 10.
Jackie Robinson, a baseball great, is represented with four cards in this auction. Highlights include PSA graded versions of his 1949 Bowman and 1952 Topps issues. Additionally, the auction showcases PSA 10 rookie cards of George Brett and Rickey Henderson, adding to the excitement.
Football enthusiasts will find high-grade rookie cards of Frank Gifford, Johnny Unitas, and Joe Namath in this auction. Basketball collectors, on the other hand, can relish in the presence of rookie cards of basketball legends like Bill Russell (PSA 7), Wilt Chamberlain (PSA 8), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (PSA 8), and the iconic duo of Larry Bird/Magic Johnson (PSA 9). And of course, no collection would be complete without a rookie card of Michael Jordan, graded PSA 8.
Memory Lane’s Premier Auction presents a unique opportunity for sports history enthusiasts and card collectors to acquire a piece of the past. With the event culminating on February 4th, interested individuals are encouraged to visit Memory Lane’s website for more information and to participate in this exclusive auction.