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Robert Edward Auctions (REA) is showcasing an impressive array of sports cards and memorabilia in their March Encore Auction, capturing the essence of sports history. With offerings that span over a century, from T206 cards totaling seven hundred, including a 1911 Sporting Life Honus Wagner Cabinet card, to modern gems like a 2000 Bowman Chrome Tom Brady Rookie card graded BGS GEM MINT 9.5, the auction promises diversity.

The auction not only highlights an M110 Wagner card but also features a 1910-11 M116 Sporting Life Wagner with a pastel background, graded SGC 6. Babe Ruth's legacy is well represented with several lots, such as a partial box of 1921 Schapira Bros. Candy and three rare strip cards, including the 1920 W519-1 #5, 1921 W516-2-1 #10, and a 1922 W522 #48. Additional Ruth cards like the 1935 R332 Schutter-Johnson Candy and a 1933 V353 World Wide Gum Canadian Goudey, graded PSA 6, are also available.

For collectors interested in vintage unopened material, the auction offers an extensive selection from the 1970s and 80s across all major sports. Standout pieces include a 1976 Topps #500 Reggie Jackson PSA 10, a 1980-1981 Topps Basketball Larry Bird/Magic Johnson Rookie PSA 9, and early cards of Mickey Mantle and Hank Aaron. A noteworthy mention is a 1961 Nu-Card Scoops #422 Mickey Mantle card, graded PSA 10, one of only five, and a 1984 Donruss #248 Don Mattingly Rookie card graded PSA GEM MINT 10.

Among the T206 treasures is a Ty Cobb Bat Off Shoulder PSA EX 5 with a Tolstoi Back and a rare Cy Young Bare Hand Shows version. This auction is not just about the cards but also offers unique memorabilia pieces featuring sports icons, providing a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire distinct items seldom seen at auction.

Brian Dwyer, President of REA, emphasizes the auction's blend of iconic names and unique collectibles, making it an ideal platform for collectors to enhance their collections with rare finds. With a starting bid of just $10, the auction invites all interested parties to participate before it concludes on Sunday, March 24, with all initial bids due by 9 PM ET.