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Wemby or Wilt? Chamberlain rookie card headlines Huggins & Scott auction
The NBA Conference Finals will feature one of the best big men in the league in Victor Wembanyama, who is emerging as one of the greatest centers of all time.
The 7-4 Wemby is already drawing comparisons to such elite centers as Kareem-Abdul Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell.
Wemby’s playoff performance reminds many of Chamberlain, a four-time MVP who led the 1967 Sixers and 1972 Lakers to the NBA championship. Wilt averaged 30 points, 22 rebounds and 5.4 blocked shots per game throughout his Hall of Fame career.
And, like Wemby, he is a hobby star among card collectors. His 1961-62 Fleer rookie card is one of the most coveted vintage basketball cards on the market.
Huggins & Scott Auctions has a 1961-1962 Fleer Basketball #8 Wilt Chamberlain Rookie, graded PSA 8, up for bid in its Spring Auction, which opened May 14.
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The auction, which runs through May 28, also features a coveted card of another legendary big man—a 1948 Bowman Basketball #69 George Mikan Rookie graded PSA GOOD+ 2.5.
Also featured is a 1980 Charlotte O's Police Orange Border Cal Ripken Jr. Minor League Rookie SGC 70 EX+ 5.5, the finest example Huggins & Scott has offered since its record sale in August 2024, and a 1969-1972 Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Pirates game-used bat that’s been graded GU 7 by PSA/DNA.
“This is one of the most diverse events that Huggins has ever hosted, ranging from stunning examples of some of the hobby’s most iconic cards to some rare and unique collectibles, including a great selection of comics and coins,” said Huggins & Scott Vice President & Director of Consignments Ron Oser. “With more and more collectors entering the hobby and interest at an all-time high, we’re extremely excited to offer such an array of items that hit every nook and cranny of the industry.”
Other auction highlights include:
• 1933 Goudey #144 Babe Ruth (PSA EX 5).
• 1933 Goudey #53 Babe Ruth (PSA VG-EX 4).
• 1933 Goudey #92 Lou Gehrig (PSA EX 5).
• 1939 Play Ball #92 Ted Williams Rookie (PSA NM 7).
