Title: Historic Baseball Memorabilia Shines in Clean Sweep Auctions’ 2024 Premiere
Subtitle: Rare pre-War baseball cards and vintage sports treasures take center stage
Meta Description: Explore the impressive collection of pre-War baseball cards and vintage sports memorabilia in Clean Sweep Auctions’ 2024 premiere event.
In Clean Sweep Auctions’ highly anticipated 2024 premiere event, history comes alive as a magnificent collection of pre-War baseball cards and vintage sports memorabilia takes center stage. Among the impressive lineup, two exceptionally rare T206 cards are capturing the attention of collectors worldwide.
One of the highlights of the auction is the T206 Ray Demmitt card, graded SGC 2, and the Bill O’Hara card with an SGC 1.5 grade. These cards are part of the renowned “monster” set, featuring numerous cards of Hall of Famers, and are highly coveted by collectors of vintage baseball memorabilia.
In addition to the T206 cards, the auction showcases other iconic pieces, including a Ty Cobb card with a ‘bat on shoulder’ variant and a Sovereign 350 back, graded PSA 3. Another notable item is the SGC Cy Young portrait card, graded SGC 4, adding to the allure of the auction.
A rare gem in the collection is the set of four M110 Sporting Life Cabinet cards from 1911, featuring legendary baseball figures such as Honus Wagner, Frank Chance, Nap Lajoie, and Christy Mathewson. These cards hold significant value due to their scarcity, as they represent an early venture of the sports newspaper into card production over a century ago.
Among other significant cards in the auction is the 1887 Allen & Ginter Mike “King” Kelly card, graded SGC 5, and the 1907 Dietsche Ty Cobb postcard with the name on the front variation, graded SGC 1. The rare 1908 Rose Postcard featuring Hall of Famer Addie Joss is also a standout piece. The collection further expands with the inclusion of 1911 Turkey Red Cabinets, showcasing cards of Walter Johnson, Eddie Collins, Home Run Baker, Rube Waddell, and Addie Joss.
Moving forward, the auction features a plethora of key lots, including a 1921 Exhibit Babe Ruth card graded PSA 2, a 1928 Harrington’s Ice Cream Ruth card with an SGC 1.5 grade, a 1933 George C. Miller Dizzy Dean card graded SGC 3, and a pair of 1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig cards graded PSA 2 and SGC 3.5, respectively. The auction also offers a 1933 Goudey 149 Ruth card rated SGC 5, a 1939 Play Ball Ted Williams rookie card with an SGC 3 grade, and a 1948-49 Leaf Jackie Robinson RC graded Beckett 2. Furthermore, rookie cards of Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays from the 1951 Bowman collection are up for bidding, along with a 1952 Berk Ross Mantle card graded PSA 3 and a 1952 Bowman Mantle card graded PSA 5. The 1954 Johnson Cookies Aaron RC graded PSA 7 and the 1958 Hires Root Beer with tab Willie Mays card graded PSA 7 add to the excitement.
Complete sets are also part of the auction, with the 1957 and 1967 Topps sets taking the spotlight. The latter features 90 graded cards, adding to its appeal.
Expanding beyond cards, the auction delights enthusiasts with autographed memorabilia, including a 1953 Bowman Color Mickey Mantle card signed by the legendary player, a PSA 8 graded Jackie Robinson signed Hall of Fame postcard, and a 1931 Yankees team signed baseball.
For collectors of unopened material, the auction presents a 1988 Fleer basketball wax box and a 1986 Topps football rack box, providing an opportunity to own these untouched treasures.
The event commences with a remarkable item fresh to the hobby, a 1939 Joe Cronin Boston Red Sox road flannel jersey graded a 9 by MEARS, captivating the attention of all.
Other notable items include Chicago Cubs signed team sets dating back to the 1950s, a collection of thirteen different Derek Jeter autographed cards, and a Lou Gehrig autograph.
Basketball card enthusiasts will be thrilled to find two Bird/Magic rookies and two Michael Jordan rookies, while the football section boasts vintage sets, Tom Brady rookie cards, and a ticket from the legendary 1958 “greatest game” between the Colts and the Giants.
Rounding out the auction is an array of baseball memorabilia, featuring 19th-century Chicago Cubs home scorecards, a 1906 Red Sox scorecard, a 1920 Who’s Who with Babe Ruth on the cover, numerous World Series items, a 1912 tabletop baseball game, an original telephone from Ebbets Field, tickets, pennants, and a high-grade set of Hartland statues.
Bidding for this remarkable collection of baseball and sports memorabilia will be open until January 31st, giving collectors ample time to participate in this thrilling event and possibly acquire a piece of history.
