Join us for the June 22nd sale of Pre-1980 Sports Cards and Memorbilia.
Headlining this June 22nd Pre-1980 Sports Cards and Memorabilia auction are two 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle cards—the hobby’s most iconic post-war baseball card. Both Mantle’s offered are single owner, recently graded and have excellent eye appeal.
Also featured is a game-issued and team-signed Bill Barilko hockey stick from the legendary 1950–51 season—a rare and emotionally powerful artifact tied to one of the most dramatic goals in NHL history. Barilko’s overtime winner in the 1951 Stanley Cup Final not only sealed the championship for the Toronto Maple Leafs but also became his final moment on the ice before his tragic disappearance later that summer.
Complementing this are numerous cards from the revered 1951 Parkhurst hockey set, including many of the most sought-after Hall of Famers from the "Original Six" era, along with a strong offering from the 1952 Topps baseball set, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and influential card issues ever produced.
Collectors will find early Toronto Maple Leafs memorabilia throughout the auction—offering a glimpse into the golden era of Canadian hockey—alongside vintage baseball treasures that celebrate the sport’s most enduring legends.
This auction blends iconic names, historical significance, and investment-grade material into one unforgettable offering.
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