In the exciting and prestigious PWCC Marketplace Premier event, collectors and enthusiasts have the opportunity to bid on a remarkable selection of sports cards that encompass the essence of collecting. With notable entries like Connor McDavid’s 2015-16 Upper Deck The Cup Rookie Patch Autograph card, graded BGS 9.5 and numbered to 99, the auction has already seen bidding reach six figures, with time still remaining.
One of the highlights of the auction is a Wayne Gretzky rookie card, one of only 93 to achieve a PSA 9 grade. This highly esteemed card is anticipated to command a price exceeding $100,000, showcasing the enduring popularity and importance of Gretzky in the hockey collectibles market.
Michael Jordan, a legendary figure in the basketball world, adds to the auction’s prestige with one of his 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Red cards. Despite its ‘Authentic/Altered’ designation, the card’s rarity and desirability among Jordan’s vast array of collectibles is sure to attract significant attention.
The auction does not focus solely on hockey and basketball; it extends its appeal to baseball and football enthusiasts as well. Vintage baseball cards such as the 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #181, rated PSA 6, and the 1948 Leaf Ruth, rated SGC 8, are among the standout items. Additionally, two 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards, graded SGC 4 and PSA 3 respectively, along with a 1952 Berk Ross Mantle, rated SGC 8, present an exciting opportunity for baseball card collectors.
Football fans will not be disappointed, as the auction features impressive offerings of Patrick Mahomes cards. The 2017 Panini National Treasures Red NFL Shield 1/1 RPA, graded BGS 9, and the Panini Prizm Gold rookie auto, rated BGS 9.5, showcase the talent of the three-time Super Bowl champion and serve as highly sought-after additions to any football card collection.
The auction also includes a variety of other Jordan memorabilia, further enriching the collection’s diversity and appeal. These items consist of a 1984-85 Star Company XRC card, graded BGS 8.5, a 1986-87 Fleer rookie card, rated BGS 9.5, a 1997 Finest Embossed Refractor #/74, rated PSA 10, and a 2003-04 Topps Chrome Xfractor LeBron James rookie card #/220, graded BGS 9.5. Collectors will undoubtedly find these rare and significant Jordan cards and memorabilia highly desirable.
With bidding open until February 22, this auction presents an exceptional opportunity for collectors to acquire some of the most sought-after and valuable sports cards in history. Spanning multiple sports and eras, each card in this collection tells its own story of athletic excellence and rarity. Whether you are a hockey fan captivated by McDavid and Gretzky, a basketball enthusiast drawn to Jordan and James, or a baseball and football devotee seeking vintage and modern stars, this auction offers a chance to acquire truly exceptional pieces of sports memorabilia.