SCP Auctions Presenting the Delbert Mickel Estate Collection in May

Game-used jerseys collectors will wants to hone in on the upcoming SCP Auctions sale slated for April 30-May 17. One of the integral components of the auctions will be the estate collection of Delbert Merkel, one of the foremost collectors in that category.

"Driven by his unbridled love for the game itself, Delbert’s interest in acquiring the finest quality baseball jerseys from some of the game’s greatest legends, preceded the evolution of the modern, large-scale memorabilia market by decades," SCP Auctions said in a press release. "Delbert’s diligence, resourcefulness and engaging personality enabled to him to amass a museum caliber collection beginning long before the Internet-age simplified such pursuits.

"Delbert’s reputation for knowledge, experience and integrity made him one of the most admired collectors of all-time. His standards for quality and authenticity created an invaluable and lasting pedigree that endures with every jersey that ever qualified for inclusion in his esteemed collection."

Some of the highlighted jerseys include those worn by Hank Aaron, Wrren spahn, Bob Gibson, Steve Carlton, Mickey Owen, Elroy Face and Pete Rose, along with jerseys dating back to the 1920s.

Some are pictured here; others are listed below:

For more information, visit www.scpauctions.com.