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Miscut 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson, Mickey Mantle card highlights SCP February auction
SCP Auctions has 67 high-end sports cards and memorabilia items up for bid in its special February Finest Auction, including the most sought-after miscut card in the hobby.
A 1952 Topps #312 Jackie Robinson card has part of the iconic #311 Topps Mickey Mantle card clearly visible.
The Mantle card is the most valuable sports card in the hobby, with a SCG 9.5 version selling for an all-time record $12.6 million last year. The Robinson error card, with a sliver of the Mantle card showing, was recently graded PR 1 by CSG. It has an opening bid of $150,000.
The card has minor wear and a handwritten “42” in the bottom right near Robinson's name. It was previously certified by another grading company before being sent to CSG, which graded it CSG 1 and placed in a holder with the label referencing the partial Mantle card.
“Most of the time a miscut card is not desirable,” CSG Vice President Andy Broome said. “However, this 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson shows a miscut portion of the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle as well. Having the most iconic baseball card alongside a popular legend like Robinson makes this a special example for card collectors and baseball fans alike.”
The February Finest Auction, which runs through Feb. 4, also features dozens of incredible, high-end vintage cards and memorabilia.
Other highlights include: a 1909-11 T206 complete set fully PSA graded with a 4.27 Set Rating; a 1933 Goudey #92 Lou Gehrig graded SGC Mint 9; a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle graded PSA EX 5; and one of a few known autographed 1934 Goudey #37 Lou Gehrig examples.
Memorabilia up for bid includes some historic awards, including the 1941 Heisman Trophy presented to University of Minnesota halfback Bruce Smith just two days after the bombing of Pearl Harbor; Ted Williams’ 1947 Triple Crown Trophy; and USA Hockey star Steve Christoff’s gold medal from the 1980 “Miracle On Ice” team.
Game-used memorabilia includes: John McGraw’s 1913-14 World Tour uniform graded MEARS A9.5; LeBron James’ purple and gold Lakers jersey from the first time he wore #6 on opening night of the 2021-22 season; two Aaron Judge jerseys from his 2022 record-breaking 62 home run season; Jim “Catfish” Hunter’s 1977 game-used and photo-matched Yankees home jersey; and the uniform Alex Rodriguez wore when he hit his 600th career home run.
The auction also features a group of incredible high-grade, game-used bats, including Yogi Berra’s signed 1960 All Star Game bat (PSA/DNA GU 10); Mickey Mantle’s 1964 All Star Game bat (PSA/DNA GU 9); Lefty Grove’s 1931 World Series bat (PSA/DNA GU 9); and the club A-Rod used to smack his 493rd career home run to tie Lou Gehrig on the all-time list.
There are also single-signed baseballs from Babe Ruth, Cy Young, Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb and Connie Mack and Historic Type 1 original photographs from Babe Ruth’s 1920 Yankees debut season; a 1940s George Mikan autographed photo used for his 1948 Bowman rookie card; and an exceptional 1955 Sandy Koufax rookie image.
Championship jewelry includes Pelé’s 1978 New York Cosmos ring (the only ring with his name on the shank); Bill Russell’s NBA 50 Greatest Players ring; Samaki Walker’s 2002 Los Angeles Lakers championship ring; Jim “Catfish” Hunter’s 1987 Baseball Hall of Fame ring; a 2006 Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl XLI player’s ring; Lenny Wilkens’ 1998 Basketball Hall of Fame coach’s ring; and Rubén Sierra’s 1996 New York Yankees World Series ring.
Other auction highlights include:
• 1985 Michael Jordan 'Player Sample' Nike Air Jordan 1 Sneakers ($150,000+).
• 1964 Mickey Mantle MLB All-Star game-used H&B Professional Model Bat (PSA/DNA GU 9, $125,000+).
• 1965-66 Muhammad Ali United States Passport ( PSA/DNA LOA, Beckett LOA, $100,000+)
• 1978 Pelé New York Cosmos NASL Championship 10K Gold Ring from The Pelé Collection (only Pelé issued ring with his name on shank, $75,000+)
• November 23, 2000 Tom Brady autographed NFL debut full ticket (PSA NM 7, PSA/DNA 9 Auto, $75,000+)
• 6/6/1965 Pelé Brazil match-worn jersey signed by Entire Brazil National Team (PSA/DNA LOA, MEARS A10, $75,000+)
