The world of sports is big money; no surprise there. However today we get an interesting look at the world of sports in 2016, this time around as we take a look at The 10 Highest Selling Sports Collectibles Auctioned in 2016. The sports memorabilia market is thriving right now and this year “was a great year for the hobby. Prices soared, especially those in the vintage card market, treasure troves of cards were uncovered, and the hobby in general thrived.”
The good folks over at Professional Sports Authenticator have compiled a list of the biggest items to be sold this year, which in all totaled an astonishing $12,186,294 USD in value. On top of the list is the “Laws of Base Ball,” a collection of documents written in 1856 and 1857 that framed the foundation of America’s pastime. Other items included gloves Muhammad Ali wore in his loss to Joe Frazier, Babe Ruth’s only recognized rookie card, a “Shoeless” Joe Jackson bat, and much more. Check out the list below and speak your mind on it after the jump. Stay tuned for much more from the world of sports coming very soon!
The Laws of Base Ball: $3,263,246 USD, SCP Auctions, April 2016
1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner, PSA EX 5 (MC): $3,120,000 USD, Goldin Auctions, October 2016
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle, PSA NM-MT+ 8.5: $1,135,250 USD, Heritage Auctions, November 2016
1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner, PSA Good 2: $776,750 USD, Heritage Auctions, November 2016
1963 Topps Pete Rose, PSA Gem Mint 10: $717,000 USD, Heritage Auctions, August 2016
1916 M101-5 Blank Back Sporting News Babe Ruth, PSA NM 7: $717,000U SD, Heritage Auctions, August 2016
1909 E90-1 American Caramel Joe Jackson, PSA NM-MT 8: $667,189 USD, SCP Auctions, August 2016
1968 Topps Nolan Ryan, PSA Gem Mint 10: $612,359 USD, Heritage Auctions, August 2016
Muhammad Ali Autographed Fight Worn Gloves from “The Fight of the Century” 1971 Bout vs. Joe Frazier: $594,000 USD, Goldin Auctions, August 2016 (Supporting Provenance Letter from Angelo Dundee authenticated by PSA/DNA)
1917-21 “Shoeless” Joe Jackson Professional Model Bat, PSA/DNA GU 7: $583,500 USD, Christie’s, October 2016