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Rickey Henderson rookie card nets big sale, highlights REA auction
Rickey Henderson’s death on Dec. 20 has caused his rookie card to soar in demand and value.
A 1980 Topps Henderson rookie graded PSA 10 topped the January Auction at REA, selling for $150,000, the fourth highest sale all-time for the card of baseball’s all-time steals leader.
The auction, the first event under REA’s new brand and bidding platform, included more than 3,000 cards and generated nearly $1.5 million in sales across more than 69,000 bids.
Other highlights included; a 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle (SGC VG 40) that sold for $51,600; a 1915 E145 Cracker Jack #103 Joe Jackson (SGC Authentic) for $34,800; and a 2000 Playoff Contenders #144 Tom Brady Rookie Ticket Autograph (BGS 9, 10 auto) for $31,200.
“We’re very happy with the wide range of positive results in our January event coupled with the successful launch of our new platform,” REA President Brian Dwyer said. “A big thank you as always to all of our bidders and consignors, especially those that provided thoughtful feedback on the new website. This intel will be crucial in helping us continue to sharpen our platform and provide the best user experience possible.”
Other notable sales included:
• 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle (PSA Authentic) $30,000.
• 1948-1949 Leaf #8 Satchel Paige Rookie Short Print (PSA Poor 1) $22,806.
• 1968 Topps 3-D Roberto Clemente with a rare "Experimental XOGRAPH" ink stamp on reverse (SGC Fair 20) $22,200.
• 1933 R319 Goudey #53 Babe Ruth (PSA Good+ 2.5) $13,800.
• 1951 Bowman #253 Mickey Mantle Rookie (PSA Good 2) $9,300.
• 1895 N300 Mayo's Cut Plug Cap Anson (SGC Good 2) $9,000.
• Michael Jordan signed photograph (PSA/DNA) $9,000.
• Michael Jordan signed limited-ddition Laney High School jersey (Upper Deck, JSA) $6,000.
REA’s February Auction opens Feb. 13 and runs through Feb. 23.
