Title: Vintage Sports Cards Triumph: Mile High’s Winter Auction Showcases Record-Breaking Sales
Subtitle: Mile High Card Company’s Winter Auction sees vintage sports cards reach new heights.
Meta Description: The Winter Auction at Mile High Card Company features record-breaking sales of vintage sports cards, including a 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card.
Vintage Sports Cards Triumph: Mile High’s Winter Auction Showcases Record-Breaking Sales
Vintage sports cards have once again proved their enduring allure in the dynamic market of collectibles at the Winter Auction held by Mile High Card Company. The auction showcased a range of vintage cards, with one particular standout: a prized 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card, which fetched a record-breaking sale price of $378,997.
The 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card, graded PSA 8, stole the show at the auction. Not only does this card symbolize the legendary status of Mickey Mantle in baseball history, but it also underscores the lasting significance of vintage sports cards in the collectors’ market.
The Winter Auction at Mile High Card Company saw several other noteworthy sales. The 1916 M101-4 Sporting News Joe Jackson card, with a blank back and graded PSA 7, was sold for an impressive $104,302, far exceeding its previous record of $25,000. This demonstrates the growing interest in rare vintage cards. Additionally, a 1934 Goudey #61 Lou Gehrig card, graded PSA 8, fetched $101,623, while a 1953 Topps #82 Mickey Mantle card, also graded PSA 8, went for $89,635. The auction also achieved a sale price of $72,084 for a 1955 Topps #164 Roberto Clemente card, graded PSA 8.
The auction wasn’t just about individual legends; it also saw record-setting prices for cards of Hall of Famer Willie Stargell. Among them, a 1964 Topps #342 Willie Stargell card, graded PSA 10, fetched $30,674, significantly surpassing the previous record of $4,154. Other Stargell cards, such as those from 1966 and 1973 Topps, also achieved record prices.
Moreover, the auction set new records with sales of various other vintage cards. Notable examples include a 1962 Topps #45 Brooks Robinson card (graded PSA 9) selling for $30,391, a 1952 Topps #261 Willie Mays card (graded PSA 3 VG) selling for $11,732, and a 1969 Topps #100 Hank Aaron card (graded PSA 9) selling for $10,665. Furthermore, a 1972 Topps #229 World Series Game 7 card, graded PSA 10, fetched $12,388.
The Winter Auction at Mile High Card Company was not limited to baseball cards, as it also featured a 1941 Playball #71 Joe DiMaggio card, graded SGC 8.5, which commanded a high bid of $79,531. This sale reflects the deep nostalgia and respect for the era’s baseball heroes. Classic cards like a 1910-11 Sporting Life M116 Hans Wagner card and a 1915 Cracker Jack #103 Joe Jackson card also drew significant attention, with sales reaching $77,770 and $45,776, respectively.
Memorabilia items also took center stage at the auction. A Babe Ruth-signed OAL (Harridge) baseball fetched $40,486, topping the memorabilia sales. Other notable items included a 1972 California Angels Nolan Ryan signed game-used home jersey, which sold for $56,518, and a circa 1934 Paul & Dizzy Dean “Beech-Nut Tobacco” oversized die-cut advertising sign, which fetched $11,403.
The auction also highlighted jerseys from baseball legends like Jim Palmer and Brooks Robinson, each fetching over $13,000. Additionally, a 1980 Rickey Henderson game-used Oakland A’s alternate jersey sold for $24,639, and a 1998 Ken Griffey Jr. game-used autographed bat, used for his 33rd home run of the 1998 Season, went for $17,328. A unique item in the auction was a 1962 Post Alpha-Bits unopened box featuring Sandy Koufax, with a bid of $11,028.
The success of the Winter Auction at Mile High Card Company not only demonstrates the continuing strength and appeal of vintage sports cards but also highlights the rich history and nostalgia these cards and memorabilia evoke. The remarkable prices fetched by items associated with legends like Mickey Mantle, Joe Jackson, Lou Gehrig, and Willie Stargell, among others, signify the deep connection and reverence fans and collectors have for the golden era of sports. The auction results clearly indicate that vintage sports cards and memorabilia remain a vital and vibrant part of the collectibles market, continuing to attract interest and investment from enthusiasts around the world.
