Mile High Card Company, a renowned name in the sports card auction scene, is back with a bang in 2024, unveiling their premier collection that will set any card collector’s heart aflutter. This latest auction features over 2,000 lots, taking enthusiasts on a journey through the finest vintage cards and rare memorabilia that have been meticulously curated for this event.
One of the crown jewels of this auction is the top-ranked PSA graded 1968 Topps Registry set, being meticulously sold card-by-card. Card aficionados will drool over the PSA 10 copies of legendary players like Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench (in his rookie card debut), Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Rod Carew, Pete Rose, and a dazzling PSA 9 Nolan Ryan rookie card. These cards aren’t just pieces of cardboard; they are reflections of baseball history encapsulated in glossy perfection.
The auction also boasts an array of other exciting highlights to keep bidders on their toes. Early bidding has already skyrocketed a 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems #23 Michael Jordan card to over $100,000, proving that the fervor for high-value items is alive and thriving. Basketball enthusiasts can also find joy in a PSA 8.5 Wilt Chamberlain 1961-62 Fleer rookie card, a piece of basketball history that captures the essence of the sport’s golden era.
Hockey lovers, fear not, for there are treasures waiting for you too. A 1966 Topps USA Test Bobby Orr rookie card graded PSA 8.5 is up for grabs, serving as a coveted gem in the realm of hockey card collecting. The auction doesn’t just stop at modern cards; it delves into the archives, presenting pre-war classics like early Ty Cobb cards and gems like a 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal 150/649 Christy Mathewson White Cap SGC 8.
Post-war highlights shine brightly, with key lots such as a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC 4, 1948 and 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson cards, and a series of high-grade cards featuring the likes of Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, and Mickey Mantle spanning the 1950s to the 1970s. These cards don’t just hold monetary value; they hold a piece of sports history within their glossy surfaces.
The auction isn’t just limited to baseball, basketball, and hockey. Football fans will find excitement in a 1957 Topps Bill Russell PSA 6.5, while football enthusiasts can chase after a Jim Brown 1964 Philadelphia #30 PSA 10. Additionally, a Wayne Gretzky 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie PSA 8.5 adds a touch of legendary status to the collection. For the adventurous collector, there’s a 2015-16 Exquisite Collection Connor McDavid Rookie Relics card, a 1910s American League “All-Star” Team photo, and tantalizing unopened vintage card boxes waiting to be discovered.
If you’re feeling the itch to bid, the auction is live now, with bidding set to culminate on April 13. This event isn’t just for the seasoned collector, but for anyone with a passion for sports history encapsulated in these exquisite cards and memorabilia pieces that transcend time. So, sharpen your bidding skills, brace yourself for the thrill of the auction, and perhaps walk away with a piece of sporting nostalgia that will hold pride of place in your collection.
