SCP’s Spring Premier Auction Showcases George Mikan Warm-Up Suit and High-Grade Vintage Cards
SCP Auctions is gearing up to unveil its Spring Premier catalog, a treasure trove of iconic sports memorabilia and high-grade vintage cards that will have collectors and enthusiasts buzzing. One of the standout pieces in this auction is the only known George Mikan Minneapolis Lakers warm-up suit, a symbol of basketball history that comes complete with a jacket and pants signed by the legendary player himself. Authenticated by Sports Investors Authentication, this remarkable ensemble is expected to command a staggering sum of $400,000.
Basketball aficionados and collectors of sports history recognize George Mikan as a transformative figure in the game, making his memorabilia, particularly game-worn items, highly sought after. Alongside the prized Mikan warm-up suit, SCP’s auction boasts an array of prime vintage baseball cards that are sure to capture the attention of card enthusiasts. These include 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 graded SGC 9, with the Gehrig card anticipated to surpass $150,000.
For fans of Pete Rose, SCP presents the second-ranked master set of his cards, building on the success of their previous sale of the top-ranked set last autumn. The auction also showcases significant pieces of Shohei Ohtani memorabilia, such as the jersey worn on Jackie Robinson Day in 2023, projected to attract six-figure bids, and Ohtani’s milestone 200th career home run ball.
Adding to the allure are two pairs of game-worn shoes from the legendary Michael Jordan, a Roberto Clemente cap, a Ronald Acuna Jr. jersey authenticated through photo-matching, and a signed jersey worn by Tua Tagovailoa in 2023. On the jewelry front, bidders will find prestigious items like a 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP award, Olympic gold medals awarded to Jim Hines and Oleksandr Abramenko, a 2003 Florida Marlins World Series ring, and a 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers NBA championship ring.
The auction lineup doesn’t stop there, with Kobe Bryant’s game-worn and signed shoes, a 1957 Mickey Mantle AL MVP trophy, a game-used bat from 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 selection of historical sports memorabilia dating back to the early 20th century.
With over 400 lots to bid on, the auction kicks off on Wednesday and runs through Saturday, April 13. Collectors and enthusiasts can participate in the bidding frenzy by visiting SCPAuctions.com, where these exceptional pieces of sports history and vintage collectibles await their new owners. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of sporting greatness at SCP’s Spring Premier Auction.