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In a recent Mile High Card Company auction, a highly coveted set of 1968 Topps baseball cards shattered records, fetching a total of $1.1 million. Originally sold for just five cents per pack in 1968, this collection featured almost every card graded PSA 10, denoting their near-perfect condition.
The star of the set, a PSA 10 Mickey Mantle card (#280), commanded the highest price at $235,234. However, enthusiasm was high across the board, with cards of both legendary and lesser-known players achieving impressive sums. Notable sales included a Hank Aaron card at $157,381 and a Johnny Bench rookie card at $64,028. Cards of Roberto Clemente, Willie Mays, and other baseball icons also drew significant interest, with many setting new record prices for their respective categories.
Additional highlights from the auction included:
Brian Drent, President and CEO of Mile High Card Company, noted that the results of this auction would significantly impact the PSA Set Registry rankings, reflecting the exceptional quality and rarity of the cards exchanged.
Beyond baseball, collectors of other sports memorabilia had opportunities to own rare pieces. A 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems card featuring Michael Jordan, numbered 067 out of 100 and graded PSA 5, soared to $303,842. Other noteworthy items included a Jim Brown 1964 Philadelphia Gum card, which sold for $117,585, and a Wilt Chamberlain card from 1961, which fetched $77,829.
The auction also featured historical memorabilia such as a 1910s American League “All-Star” team photograph and various Topps baseball sets from the 1960s and 1970s, all fetching high prices and underscoring the robust interest in sports collectibles.
In total, more than 2,000 lots were featured in the auction, with full results available for enthusiasts and collectors to explore further.
