The Highlight Reel: Sports Cards and Collectibles

This auction presents 256 lots of sports cards and memorabilia spanning more than a century of American athletic history. At its core a baseball collection of remarkable depth, encompassing signed baseballs, graded cards, framed photographs, inscribed jerseys, and large card lots, the sale also extends into football, basketball, and wrestling, offering something for collectors across the sporting spectrum.

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Hall of Fame Signed Baseballs

Certified signed baseballs form the backbone of this auction, with more than three dozen lots spanning some of the most celebrated names in the game. Among the highlights: a baseball signed by Pete Rose, Steve Carlton, and Mike Schmidt — three icons of the Phillies franchise, all authenticated by SGC — and a "Bash Brothers" pair featuring individual signed balls from Mark McGwire and Jose Canseco, certified by JSA. Additional signed ball offerings include Reggie Jackson, Barry Bonds (represented across four lots), Tom Seaver, Don Mattingly, Wade Boggs, Johnny Damon, and Will Clark's 1984 Olympic edition baseball with red and blue stitching. Cal Ripken Jr. appears across eleven lots in the sale — signed baseballs, a signed #8 ball and book pairing, program and scorecard groupings, and a limited-edition stained glass card — making him one of the most thoroughly represented subjects of the auction. The Ripken family is further represented by the famous 1989 Bill Ripken #616 "Obscenity on Bat" error card, offered in two formats: a CGC-graded pair (both 8.5) featuring the error and its black scribble correction, and a separate lot pairing the error with its alternate variation. Authentication credentials across the signed ball lots include JSA, Beckett, SGC, and Upper Deck Authentication.

Graded Cards Across Eras and Sports

The graded card offerings are among the most diverse in the auction, touching baseball, basketball, and football. Key lots include a 1975 George Brett #228 graded CGC 7, a 1984 Kirby Puckett #U-93 Fleer Update graded CGC 7, and a five-card Michael Jordan graded basketball collection spanning 1991–1994, with individual grades ranging from 8 to 9. Football collectors will find graded lots featuring NFL legends from the early 1990s, including an Emmitt Smith graded cards collection and a grouping focused on 1990s NFL standouts. Whether building a Hall of Fame collection or chasing a specific era, the graded card segment offers breadth for collectors across disciplines.

Card Lots, Sets, and Vintage Assortments

Over sixty lots in this auction consist of card collections, sets, and assortments — making it an ideal hunting ground for set builders and general collectors alike. Highlights include a 2005 Fleer Patchwork complete set (1–100 plus substitutes), a 2005 Pristine Legends Set paired with a 2019 Stadium Club set, and a 2003 NL All-Star Team signed baseball. A standout offering for the volume-oriented collector is a mixed sports card lot of over 1,500 cards from manufacturers including Flair, Upper Deck, Pinnacle, Score, Donruss, and Fleer and a handful of 1991 Topps Desert Storm trading cards. Vintage baseball assortments from the 1960s and 1970s feature names including Hank Aaron, Steve Carlton, Al Kaline, Frank Robinson, and Rod Carew.

Jerseys, Photographs, and Multi-Sport Memorabilia

Beyond cards and baseballs, the auction features thirteen signed jersey lots and twelve framed photograph offerings. Framed pieces include a signed Walker Buehler Dodgers photograph authenticated by Beckett, a Steelers framed Le'Veon Bell jersey, and a signed Chase Utley 8×10. Jersey lots span baseball Hall of Famers Frank Thomas and Jim Palmer, basketball's Clyde Drexler and Ralph Sampson, and Ryan Zimmerman's signed Wilson fielding glove — a distinctive display piece for Nationals faithful. A Greatest Wrestlers lot and a Famous Wrestler Photos grouping round out the sale, each featuring multiple signatures from professional wrestling legends.

Event Details

Auction Date

Thursday, April 30, 2026

1:15 PM ET — Online Bidding

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April 27–29, daily

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET

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May 1 & 4–7

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET

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