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S otheby’s and Goldin Auctions are pleased to invite participation in A Century of Champions, an online auction featuring exceptional sports memorabilia from the worlds of baseball, hockey, basketball, golf, racing, soccer, and beyond. The sale is highlighted by an unpreceded selection of offerings consigned directly by some of the biggest names in sports, including Reggie Jackson, the Mickey Mantle Family, Emmitt Smith, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Cal Ripken Jr. Further highlights include a Tom Brady signed 2000 Playoff Contenders “Championship Rookie Ticket” card ($250,000-300,000), a Wayne Gretzky game-worn rookie season Edmonton Oilers road jersey ($450,000-600,000), and a 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle Rookie Card ($150,000-200,000) – one of the most highly coveted baseball cards of all time. For bidders who are new to Sotheby’s, we encourage you to consult our online bidding guide, and to set up your account in advance of the auction closing date. Lots begin closing on December 7th at 2:00pm EST.
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The Rise of Babe Ruth1923-25 Babe Ruth Game Used Hillerich & Bradsby R2 Professional Model Bat (PSA/DNA GU 7)
40,000 - 60,000 USD -
Baseball Hall of Fame Opens1939 HOF Inductees First Day Cover With 10 Signatures Including Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, & Cy Young (PSA/DNA)
250,000 - 350,000 USD -
Jackie Robinson Breaks the Color Barrier1953 Jackie Robinson Game Used Hillerich & Bradsby Professional Model O16 Bat (PSA/DNA GU 9)
200,000 - 250,000 USD -
Yankees Win 5th consecutive World Series (all-time record)1953 Mickey Mantle's New York Yankees Silver World Series Tray Commemorating 1949-53 Champions (Mantle Family LOA)
30,000 - 50,000 USD -
Joe DiMaggio Marries Marilyn Monroe1947-53 Joe DiMaggio & Marilyn Monroe Dual Signed OAL Harridge Baseball (JSA)
300,000 - 400,000 USD -
Paul Hornung Wins the Heisman TrophyPaul Hornung's Heisman Memorial Trophy Presented by the New York Downtown Athletic Association (Hornung Loa)
400,000 - 500,000 USD -
Pele Becomes the First Player to Win Three World Cups1970 World Cup Jules Rimet Trophy Presented to Pele
650,000 - 800,000 USD -
Hank Aaron Breaks the All-Time Home Run Record1972 Hank Aaron Game Used & Signed Atlanta Braves Home Jersey (MEARS A9 & JSA)
40,000 - 50,000 USD -
Wayne Gretzky Enters the NHL and Changes Hockey Forever1979-80 Wayne Gretzky Edmonton Oilers Game Used, Photo Matched & Signed Rookie Season Road Jersey (Meigray & JSA)
450,000 - 600,000 USD -
The Miracle on Ice- The Upset of the CenturyLot of (10) 1980 U.S Olympics Hockey Team “Miracle on Ice” Full Tickets From Opening Ceremony, 7 Games, Medal Ceremony & Closing Ceremony Each With 20 Signatures (Beckett GEM MT 10)
20,000 - 30,000 USD -
Yankees Set the All-Time Baseball Win Mark1998 Chuck Knoblauch New York Yankees World Series Championship 14K Ring (Knoblauch LOA)
60,000 - 80,000 USD -
LeBron James Enters the NBA2014-15 LeBron James Game Used Cleveland Cavaliers Road Jersey Photomatched on 11/14/14 - Double-Double 41 Pts., 11 Reb., & 7 Ast. (MeiGray)
75,000 - 100,000 USD -
The Tragic Death of Kobe Bryant2014-15 Kobe Bryant Game Used and Signed Los Angeles Lakers #24 Gold Home Jersey Photo Matched To 12/5/14 - 22 Pt. Game At Boston (MeiGray & Panini)
50,000 - 75,000 USD