SCP Auctions is gearing up to stun collectors with its Spring Premier catalog, featuring a remarkable array of exclusive sports memorabilia. The star of the show is undeniably the only known George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers warm-up suit, an iconic piece signed by the basketball legend himself. This one-of-a-kind ensemble, comprising a jacket and pants autographed by Mikan, comes with a Letter of Authenticity from Sports Investors Authentication and is estimated to command a price tag upwards of $400,000.
Known as a pioneering figure in basketball history, George Mikan’s memorabilia, particularly game-worn items, hold immense value in the eyes of avid collectors. The auction also boasts a selection of top-tier vintage baseball cards, raising the stakes even higher. Among these coveted treasures are a PSA 7 Mickey Mantle 1951 Bowman rookie card, two 1952 Topps Mantles, a 1963 Topps Mantle graded SGC 9, and a rare 1933 Goudey #92 Lou Gehrig card graded SGC 9, with the Gehrig card expected to surpass $150,000 in bidding.
For enthusiasts of Pete Rose collectibles, a second-ranked master set of his cards takes center stage in this auction, following SCP’s previous sale of the top-ranked set last autumn. Furthermore, the event showcases an array of noteworthy Shohei Ohtani cards and memorabilia, such as the jersey worn by Ohtani on Jackie Robinson Day in 2023, anticipated to elicit six-figure bids, and the ball marking Ohtani’s 200th career home run.
Among the catalog’s many highlights are two pairs of game-worn shoes once donned by the iconic Michael Jordan, a cap worn by the legendary Roberto Clemente, a jersey photo-matched to Ronald Acuna Jr., and a jersey signed by Tua Tagovailoa from the year 2023. The auction also features exquisite high-end jewelry pieces, including a 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP award, Olympic gold medals belonging to Jim Hines and Oleksandr Abramenko, a 2003 Florida Marlins World Series ring, and a 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA championship ring.
Noteworthy lots up for grabs also encompass game-worn and signed shoes from the late Kobe Bryant, a 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP trophy, a bat used by the great Ted Williams, a 2023 Bowman Chrome Draft Tom Brady Orange Refractor autograph, a 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson rookie card, a baseball signed by early Hall of Fame inductees and Yankee legends, and a plethora of historical sports memorabilia harking back to the early 20th century.
With a collection of over 400 lots, SCP’s Spring Premier Auction opens its doors for bidding on Wednesday, beckoning collectors to partake in this extraordinary opportunity. The auction will run until Saturday, April 13, with all items available for bidding through SCPAuctions.com.