In the world of sports card collecting, there are certain names that hold immense value and prestige. The current PWCC Marketplace Premier event is shining a spotlight on some of the most coveted cards in the industry, featuring iconic athletes like Connor McDavid, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan, and more.
One standout card in the auction is Connor McDavid’s 2015-16 Upper Deck The Cup Rookie Patch Autograph. Graded BGS 9.5 and numbered to 99, this card represents one of hockey’s brightest stars. Bidding for this incredible piece has already reached six figures, indicative of its rarity and desirability among collectors.
Wayne Gretzky, often considered the greatest hockey player of all time, also contributes to the auction’s allure with his rookie card. This particular card has achieved a PSA 9 grade, with only 93 cards ever receiving such a distinction. Experts anticipate that this Gretzky rookie card will fetch a price exceeding $100,000.
Michael Jordan, a legend 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, this card’s rarity and desirability among Jordan collectors make it a highly sought-after item.
The auction doesn’t limit itself to hockey and basketball, as it delves into the worlds of baseball and football as well. Vintage baseball cards available for bidding include a 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #181, rated PSA 6, and a 1948 Leaf Ruth, graded SGC 8. Additionally, two 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle cards, one with an SGC 4 grade and the other with a PSA 3 grade, alongside a 1952 Berk Ross Mantle at SGC 8, provide an opportunity for collectors to obtain pieces of baseball history.
Football enthusiasts will also find plenty of highlights in the auction, particularly with cards featuring Patrick Mahomes. The auction showcases a 2017 Panini National Treasures Red NFL Shield 1/1 RPA graded BGS 9, as well as a Panini Prizm Gold rookie autograph card rated BGS 9.5. These cards exemplify Mahomes’ status as a three-time Super Bowl champion and are highly sought-after by football card collectors.
For fans of Michael Jordan, the auction features other memorabilia worth noting. Some of these items include a 1984-85 Star Company XRC card, graded BGS 8.5, a 1986-87 Fleer rookie card with a BGS 9.5 grade, a 1997 Finest Embossed Refractor #/74 card with a PSA 10 grade, and a 2003-04 Topps Chrome Xfractor LeBron James rookie card numbered to 220, graded BGS 9.5. These additional items contribute to the auction’s diversity and appeal.
Collectors have until February 22 to place their bids and potentially acquire some of the most sought-after sports cards in history. With cards spanning multiple sports and eras, each telling its own story of athletic excellence and rarity, this auction presents a unique opportunity for enthusiasts to expand their collections and own a piece of sporting history.
