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Konnor Griffin shares spotlight with Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth in REA auction
REA’s May Auction was about baseball’s glorious past and it’s exciting future.
Iconic vintage cards of such legends as Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle all set records, while a current rookie card of top MLB prospect Konnor Griffin also attracted a big sale.
The top-selling card was a 1909-1911 T206 White Border Ty Cobb Portrait Green Background (PSA VG-EX 4) that sold for $38,130, a record for the card in a PSA 4 grade with a Piedmont or Sweet Caporal back.
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It was followed by a 1933 R319 Goudey #144 Babe Ruth card, graded SGC VG 3, that sold for $20,910, a record for the SGC grade, and a 1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle Rookie graded BVG VG+ 3.5. The Mantle card also set a record for the grade with a $19,680 sale.
Griffin’s 2025 Bowman's Best “Best of 2025 Autographs” #1/1 Superfractor #1/1 (PSA MINT 9) ended up finishing at $12,300.
“This auction delivered exceptional results across the board, highlighted by the outstanding performance of vintage cards, many of which achieved record prices as collectors continue to pursue these enduring classics with tremendous enthusiasm,” REA President Brian Dwyer said.
Other notable sales included:
• 1909 E95 Philadelphia Caramel Honus Wagner (SGC VG 3) for a record $17,220.
• 1954 Topps #128 Hank Aaron Rookie (PSA EX-MT 6) $17,220.
• Circa 1947 Bond Bread Jackie Robinson Awaiting Pitch (PSA GOOD 2) $15,990.
• 1909 E95 Philadelphia Caramel Ty Cobb (SGC VG 3) $14,145.
• 1955 Topps #47 Hank Aaron (PSA NM-MT 8) $12,915.
• 1909-1911 T206 White Border Ty Cobb Portrait Red Background (PSA VG-EX 4, Polar Bear Back) $12,300.
• 1952 Topps #261 Willie Mays (PSA EX 5) $11,378.
• 1933 R319 Goudey #92 Lou Gehrig (SGC VG+ 3.5) $10,763.
• Circa 1947 Bond Bread Jackie Robinson Bat Follow, White Sleeves (PSA VG-EX 4 (MK) $12,915.
• 1985-1986 O-Pee-Chee Hockey unopened wax box (48 Packs) (BBCE) $8,918.
REA’s next event will be its June Auction, which runs from June 11-21.
