Heritage Auctions is gearing up to host a spectacular Summer Sports Card Catalog Auction on July 12-13, featuring a lineup of rare and highly coveted baseball cards that will make any collector’s heart skip a beat. From a pristine 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson card to a gem-mint Michael Jordan Fleer rookie card, this event is a treasure trove of sports memorabilia.
Adding to the excitement are modern gems like a gem-mint chrome rookie card signed by a young Bryce Harper and signed Shohei Ohtani cards. And let’s not forget the timeless allure of best-of-the-best Ty Cobb tobacco cards, including Babe Ruth’s legendary “Called Shot” jersey.
Among the standout highlights of this auction is a collection of 1959 baseball cards once stapled to containers of Canadian cookies. With only 69 cards in its population report, these rare gems include cards featuring iconic players like Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and Yogi Berra, making them a must-have for any serious collector.
The Dad’s Cookies cards, produced by Exhibits Supply Company in 1959, have a unique history tied to their distribution as promotional items stapled to bags and boxes of cookies by Dad’s Cookies. These cards hold a special place in the world of sports memorabilia for their rarity and the thrill of uncovering a lost gem.
The auction also boasts two highly sought-after Ty Cobb T206 cards from the early 1900s, including the rare El Principe de Gales Ty Cobb with the El Principe de Gales advertisement on the back, and the American Beauty Portrait-Red Cobb, the highest-graded example of its kind. These Cobbs are coveted by collectors looking to elevate their T206 collections.
For collectors seeking a walk down memory lane, sealed boxes and cases like the 1970 Topps Baseball Wax Box and the 2015 Upper Deck Hockey Series 1 Hobby Unopened Case offer a chance to revisit their childhood and possibly uncover hidden treasures. The auction also features newer boxes like the 2020 Panini Flawless Football Factory Sealed Case, promising a thrill for those looking to discover rare cards like a Connor McDavid rookie card.
Heritage Auctions’ Summer Sports Card Catalog Auction promises to be an unforgettable experience for sports memorabilia enthusiasts, providing a unique opportunity to acquire some of the rarest and most valuable cards in existence. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the world of sports card collecting, this auction is not to be missed.
