Chester, NJ - June 22, 2026 - REA’s June Auction closed Sunday night led by three of the flagship cards in the iconic 1915 E145 Cracker Jack series. A Ty Cobb SGC VG 3 sold for $41,820, the highest public sale of the card in this SGC grade in nearly four years. A Walter Johnson SGC VG/EX 4 and Honus Wagner SGC VG 3 both set new records for the cards in their respective grades, each finishing at $30,750.

Rounding out the top five results was a stunning 1948-1949 Leaf #32 Warren Spahn Rookie PSA NM-MT 8 (MBA Gold Diamond) that sold for $28,290, a record for the card in this grade, and a 1984-1985 Star Company Basketball #237 Hakeem Olajuwon PSA NM-MT 8 that sold for $19,680, a new all-time record for the card.

Additionally, a 1962 Topps #10 Roberto Clemente PSA NM-MT+ 8.5 also set a new mark for the card in this grade, selling for $14,145.

Other notable results from REA’s June Auction included:

• 1955 Topps #47 Hank Aaron PSA NM-MT 8 - $19,065
• 1909-1911 T206 White Border Ty Cobb Portrait Red Background PSA VG-EX 4 - $15,375
• Circa 1947 Bond Bread Jackie Robinson Bat Follow, White Sleeves PSA VG-EX 4 (MK) - $13,530
• 1948-1949 Leaf #79 Jackie Robinson Rookie SGC GOOD 2 - $11,378
• 1909-1913 M101-2 Sporting News Supplement Joe Jackson PSA POOR 1 - $9,225
• Rare 1929 R316 Kashin Publication Premium 5 x 7 Photo Babe Ruth PSA VG-EX 4 - $8,918

“This was another fantastic event that was headlined by several new records, showcasing the incredibly strong and steady appetite across the hobby. As we gear up for The National in just over a month, it’s very exciting to see what a healthy place the hobby is in right now,” said Brian Dwyer, President of REA.

REA’s next event will be its blockbuster Summer Catalog Auction that will open on July 28 and run through August 16. You can request a catalog here. A large selection of items from that event will be on display at Booth #812 during The National in Chicago.

About REA

REA is one of the leading auction houses in the US specializing in sports and non-sports cards and memorabilia. Through its signature approach to collectibles, REA has established a reputation as the industry benchmark through its unparalleled and unwavering commitment to integrity, knowledge and trust. For more than 30 years, REA has brokered some of the most lucrative sales and handled some of the most coveted pieces of sports memorabilia in the hobby’s history, including the historic sales of the 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth rookie card for $7.2 million in December 2023 and the T206 Honus Wagner card for $6.6 million in August 2021, a record-setting price at the time. In July 2023, the company acquired Huggins & Scott Auctions. Last year, the company launched its Fixed Price Marketplace that currently features nearly 3,100 items available in a “buy now” model. For more information, visit https://collectrea.com/ and follow REA on Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook. You can also contact the company and request an auction catalog by emailing [email protected]. 

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