From Mikan to Mantle and Ruth to Ali, some of the biggest names in sports history changed hands this year. With new bidders entering the hobby, some of whom are buying for investment and others for pure enjoyment, prices for sports icons and famous baseball cards continue to rise.
A list of the most expensive sports memorabilia of 2015 includes at least ten items that sold for more than $400,000 and one that broached the million dollar mark.
As the year winds to a close, take a look at some of the items that turned heads when they came to auction:
T206 Honus Wagner – $1.32 million via Robert Edward Auctions
1965 Muhammad Ali boxing gloves from famous match with Sonny Liston-$956,000 via Heritage Auctions
1921 Babe Ruth personally documented home run bat – $717,000 via Heritage Auctions
Joe Jackson Professional Model Baseball Bat c.1919-20 – $605,077 via Hunt Auctions
1955 Sandy Koufax jersey – $573,600 via Heritage Auctions
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 8- $525,800 via Heritage Auctions
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 8 – $486,100 via PWCC on eBay
1930s Lou Gehrig Bat-Rite bat – $436,970 via Love of the Game Auctions
1954 Mickey Mantle road jersey – $406,300 via Heritage Auctions
1948 Bowman George Mikan rookie card PSA 10 – $403,664 via SCP Auctions
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Notes: Mantle Back to Topps; PSA “Avalanche” Continues; 1937 World Series Jukebox Brings Big Coin
