A Swarovski Crystal Soulmates Panther led Detroit City Sports Premium Auction Volume 105, realizing $711.36 when bidding concluded on August 22, 2026. The decorative collectible edged out a sports card featuring two of basketball’s biggest names for the top spot. A 1998 Upper Deck Living Legend Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant card graded PSA 8 finished second at $625.95.
Vintage baseball memorabilia claimed the third position, as a Frank “Home Run” Baker autographed framed display sold for $526.50. Baker, one of the dominant sluggers of baseball’s Deadball Era, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955.
A Ted Williams autographed framed 16×20 photograph from 1947 Opening Day followed at $462.15, while a 1945 World Series Game 2 ticket stub rounded out the auction’s top five at $456.30.
Top Results from DC Sports Premium Auction Volume 105
- Swarovski Crystal Soulmates Panther – $711.36
- 1998 UD Michael Jordan/Kobe Bryant Living Legend – PSA 8 – $625.95
- Frank “Home Run” Baker Autographed Framed Display – $526.50
- Ted Williams Autographed Framed 16×20 – 1947 Opening Day – $462.15
- 1945 World Series Game 2 Ticket Stub -$456.30
- Ivan Boldirev 1984-85 Detroit Red Wings Game-Worn Jersey – $386.10
- Jared Goff Autographed Detroit Lions Full-Size Authentic Helmet – $362.70
- Harry Grabiner Signed 1911 Gate Receipt – Key Black Sox Figure -$345.15
- Johan Franzen Game-Worn Detroit Red Wings Nike/Bauer Helmet – $327.60
- Blake Corum Autographed Framed Jersey – $315.90
A Reggie Jackson autographed bat featuring three inscriptions was another notable result, selling for $239.85.
Detroit Memorabilia Well Represented – As expected from DC Sports, Detroit-related memorabilia was well represented throughout the sale.
A 1984-85 Ivan Boldirev game-worn Detroit Red Wings white jersey brought $386.10, while a Johan Franzen game-worn Red Wings Nike/Bauer helmet reached $327.60.
Football collectors competed for a Jared Goff autographed Detroit Lions full-size authentic helmet, which realized $362.70. A framed jersey signed by former Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum sold for $315.90.
Baseball History Among the Highlights
Several pieces offered connections to significant periods in baseball history.
In addition to the Frank “Home Run” Baker display and Ted Williams photograph, a Harry Grabiner signed 1911 gate receipt realized $345.15. Grabiner spent decades in the Chicago White Sox organization and became an important figure in the historical record surrounding the 1919 Black Sox scandal.
The 1945 World Series Game 2 ticket stub sold for $456.30. That World Series matched the Detroit Tigers against the Chicago Cubs, with Detroit ultimately winning the championship in seven games.
Overall, Volume 105 provided collectors with a diverse selection spanning sports cards, autographs, game-used memorabilia, historic baseball pieces and non-sports collectibles, with the Swarovski Panther and Jordan-Bryant card taking the auction’s top two spots.
For complete prices realized, go to https://auctions.detroitcitysports.com/AuctionResults.aspx?auctionid=111&sortby=1&displaymode=gallery.
