Historic 1968 Topps Set Highlights Mile High Card Company's 2024 Kickoff Auction

• Posted: April 3, 2024, 5:38 am
• in Sports Card News
• by bionic

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Launching its first grand auction of the year, Mile High Card Company presents a remarkable collection exceeding 2,000 items. Among the marquee offerings is the highest-ranked PSA graded 1968 Topps Registry set, now being offered on a per-card basis. This premier set includes flawless PSA 10 specimens of baseball legends like Mickey Mantle, Johnny Bench in his rookie year, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Rod Carew, Pete Rose, alongside a PSA 9 rookie card of Nolan Ryan.

Featured Auction Items:

• 1968 Topps Baseball Legends: Highlighting the auction are the exceptional single cards from the premier 1968 Topps set, catering to collectors aiming to boost their PSA Set Registry with rare and top-condition cards.
• Marquee Collectibles: A 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems #23 Michael Jordan, limited to 90 red editions, is already attracting significant bids, surpassing $100,000.
• Basketball Collectibles: A highlight among basketball cards is a PSA 8.5 graded rookie card of Wilt Chamberlain from the 1961-62 Fleer series.
• Hockey Card Highlights: A rare 1966 Topps USA Test Bobby Orr rookie card, graded PSA 8.5, stands out as a prized lot for hockey card collectors.
• Pre-War Card Treasures: The auction includes early Ty Cobb cards and other pre-war rarities, such as a 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Christy Mathewson and several 1933 Goudey cards of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
• Post-War Card Standouts: Noteworthy lots feature a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson cards from 1948 and 1949 Bowman, and a series of highly graded cards of Johnny Bench, Pete Rose, and Mickey Mantle from various years.
• Diverse Sports and Memorabilia: From a 1957 Topps Bill Russell card to a 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie and a 2015-16 Exquisite Collection Connor McDavid Rookie Relics, the auction also spans football and hockey memorabilia, a 1910s American League “All-Star” Team photo, and unopened vintage boxes.

Auction Details: Currently active, the auction invites bids until April 13, showcasing an array of sought-after collectibles that span from the golden age of baseball to contemporary sports treasures. This expansive auction is poised to captivate collectors with its diverse offerings, blending historic sports cards with rare memorabilia and sealed products for enthusiasts of all tastes.