Auction Recap: Rare 1923 Yankee Stadium Ticket Headlines August Sports Auction
Over 500 Lots. Competitive Bidding From Across the Country.
Our August 6, 2025 Sports Cards, Signed Memorabilia, and Non-Sports Cards Auction attracted strong participation from collectors nationwide, led by an extraordinary 1923 Yankee Stadium Grand Opening Ticket Stub (PSA) that sold for $24,190.
Sports Memorabilia & Autographs: Hall of Fame Legends Lead the Way
A 1951 Bowman Baseball Complete Set featuring a PSA 5 Mickey Mantle rookie topped the event at $55,100. Early New York Yankees history shined not only through the grand opening ticket, but also through an exceptional lineup of autographs from some of baseball’s greatest legends.
The Michael Jordan Signed Hare 7 sneakers (JSA Authenticated) realized $40,120.
A Babe Ruth signed photo from circa 1940 brought $6,785, while a Babe Ruth, Connie Mack, and Jimmie Foxx signed album page sold for $6,325. Signatures from Lou Gehrig, Hack Wilson, Nile Kinnick, and Jim Thorpe also commanded impressive results, with several surpassing high estimates, reinforcing the strength of the signed memorabilia market.
Top Memorabilia & Autograph Results
| 1951 Bowman Baseball Complete Set (PSA 5 Mantle Rookie) | $55,100 |
| Michael Jordan Signed Hare 7 Sneakers (JSA) | $40,120 |
| 1923 Yankee Stadium Grand Opening Ticket Stub (PSA) | $24,190 |
| Babe Ruth Signed Photo c. 1940 | $6,785 |
| Babe Ruth, Connie Mack & Jimmie Foxx Signed Album Page | $6,325 |
Vintage & Modern Sports Cards: Strong Across Eras
From pre-war classics to 1990s inserts, the sports cards category saw intense competition. Large collections performed exceptionally well, including a 1940 Play Ball near set (200+ cards) at $4,012 and a 1930s to 40s baseball card grouping at $3,068.
Non-Sports Cards & Pop Culture Favorites
Film, music, and comic-related lots continued to prove their cross-market appeal, attracting both dedicated and crossover collectors.
Historic Boxing & Ephemera
Boxing history stood out as a strong category, with early publications, rare fight posters, and antique card sets all drawing competitive bids.
A Strong Showing for the Collectibles Market
This sale reinforced Weiss Auctions’ ability to achieve record prices for sports memorabilia, vintage and modern sports cards, non-sports cards, and autographs. The combination of rare signatures, sought-after card issues, and unique pop culture ephemera brought competitive bidding from both established collectors and new participants in the collectibles market.
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