Modern ultra-rarities and iconic vintage cards fueled explosive prices in Heritage Auctions’ May 15-17, 2026 Spring Sports Catalog auction, led by the stunning 2013 Bowman Chrome Draft Aaron Judge Superfractor rookie card which realized an incredible $838,750. The one-of-one PSA 9 example of Judge’s coveted Superfractor rookie became the top seller of the auction and one of the most significant modern baseball card results of the year, underscoring the continued strength of elite one-of-one modern investment cards.
Basketball collectors aggressively chased scarce late-1990s Kobe Bryant inserts as a 1997 Metal Universe Championship Precious Metal Gems PSA 8 soared to $640,500, while an ultra-rare 1997 SkyBox E-X2001 Essential Credentials Now Kobe Bryant numbered just 1/8 brought $625,250. High-end vintage icons also remained exceptionally strong with a PSA 9 1955 Topps Jackie Robinson reaching $524,600 and a 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth PSA 8 realizing $463,600. The auction additionally featured major results across soccer, wrestling, football, Olympic memorabilia, and game-used equipment.
Collectors also showed continued enthusiasm for elite Michael Jordan material, Mickey Mantle rookies, and historically significant sports artifacts including the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” Olympic ring presented to legendary coach Herb Brooks.
Top 20 Results From the Auction
- 2013 Bowman Chrome Draft Aaron Judge Superfractor #1/1 PSA 9 — $838,750
- 1997 Metal Universe Championship Kobe Bryant Precious Metal Gems /50 PSA 8 — $640,500
- 1997 SkyBox E-X2001 Kobe Bryant Essential Credentials Now #1/8 PSA 6 — $625,250
- 2015 Panini Flawless Lionel Messi Sole of the Game Gold Auto /10 PSA 7 Auto 10 — $549,000
- 1980 “Miracle on Ice” Olympic Hockey Ring Presented to Herb Brooks — $549,000
- 1955 Topps Jackie Robinson #50 PSA 9 — $524,600
- 1986 Fleer Basketball Complete PSA Registry #1 Set — $512,400
- 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #144 PSA 8 — $463,600
- 1998 Metal Universe Kobe Bryant Precious Metal Gems /50 PSA 6 — $366,000
- 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie PSA 10 — $341,600
- 2023 Donruss FIFA Lamine Yamal Gold Power 1/1 PSA 10 — $219,600
- 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC 5.5 — $207,400
- 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 PSA 5 — $200,080
- 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle Rookie SGC 8 — $195,200
- Hulk Hogan WrestleMania XIX Match-Used Boot — $183,000
- 1992 Clyde Drexler Game Worn & Signed Dream Team Jersey — $176,900
- 1967 Green Bay Packers Super Bowl II Championship Ring (Ray Nitschke) — $170,800
- 1990s WCW United States Heavyweight Championship Belt — $158,600
- Signed 1976 Topps Walter Payton Rookie PSA/DNA Auto 10 — $158,600
- 1989 Ken Griffey Jr. Game Used & Signed Rookie Bat — $158,600
Complete auction results can be views at ha.com.
