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Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Shohei Ohtani rookie cards headline REA January Auction
While the market for vintage sports cards remains strong, the modern card market continues to surge, led by legends like Michael Jordan, Tom Brady and current superstar Shohei Ohtani.
Cards of all three are featured in REA’s January Auction, which runs through Jan. 18.
The 3,600-item auction is led by a PSA 10 example of Tom Brady’s 2000 Bowman rookie card, along with a 2018 Topps Chrome Rookie Autograph #RA-SO Shohei Ohtani Rookie PSA 10. Also headlining the event are PSA and SGC NM-MT 8 examples of Jordan’s iconic 1986 Fleer rookie card.
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The tremendous selection of rookie cards also features such treasures as: a PSA 5 (MC) example of Mickey Mantle’s highly sought-after 1951 Bowman rookie; a 1976 Topps Football #148 Walter Payton Rookie PSA 9; 1957 Topps #328 Brooks Robinson Rookie PSA 8 (MBA Silver Diamond); 1948-1949 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson Rookie SGC EX+ 5.5; and a 2003-2004 Topps Contemporary Collection Basketball #1 LeBron James Rookie Red #83/225 BGS 9.5.
“This is a great way to kick off the new year with such a diverse selection of items, from elusive vintage pieces to high-grade modern rookie cards,” REA President Brian Dwyer. “It’s emblematic of where we are in the hobby right now, with heightened interest across a variety of collectible areas and the potential to set new records all the time.”
Other notable items include:
