Babe Ruth, Mickey Mouse, Superman And Even The Devil Himself Will Step Up To The Plate At Morphy's Nov. 10-12 Toys, Sports & General Collectibles Auction
Featured: 1933 Goudey #53 Babe Ruth baseball card, early Disney tin litho 'Mickey the Musical Mouse' toy, and rare, colorful 1954 Adco-Liberty Superman lithographed metal lunchbox
DENVER, Pa., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Where else but Morphy Auctions can you find a sale featuring Babe Ruth, Mickey Mouse, Superman and the devil himself? The Pennsylvania company's November 10-12 Toys, Sports & General Collectibles Auction is loaded with rare, highly desirable antique and vintage items from a wide array of collecting categories. Many would make wonderful holiday gifts or prized additions to a collection.
A substantial number of higher-estimated lots will be sold on Day 2, November 11. The Sultan of Swat, Babe Ruth, is central to an array of tantalizing memorabilia that includes:
- A 1933 Goudey #53 Babe Ruth baseball card, graded SGC 60 EX 5. The low-series #53 Ruth is a favorite with collectors, and this card is clean and in excellent to near-mint condition. The estimate is $30,000-$50,000.
- A 1932 U.S. Caramel Babe Ruth #32 baseball card, graded PSA VG-EX+ 4.5. One of several baseball players represented in the set, this example has a deep red background and is centered 70/30 both ways. It's in very good to excellent condition and should also bring $30,000-$50,000.
- A 35-inch, store-model baseball bat signed by Babe Ruth in black fountain pen on a shaved area next to the burned-in signature. The signature is graded 7/10 and the lot comes with a full JSA letter of authenticity. The bat is in excellent condition. Estimate: $15,000-$25,000
A circa-1920s/1930s Disney tin litho "Mickey the Musical Mouse" toy is the only variation that includes Minnie Mouse and is one of few known examples. From an unknown German maker, this rare toy is all original and includes all three of the characters' heads. When the crank on the back is turned, the toy makes a "plink-plink" sound. One of the rarest and best Walt Disney toys ever made, its colors are rich and beautiful and its overall condition is very good-excellent. Truly a toy for the serious collector, it is estimated at $20,000-$30,000.
Collectors of the Man of Steel will be excited over the chance to bid on a rare 1954 Adco-Liberty Superman lithographed metal lunchbox. The crisp graphics depict our hero battling a giant robot over a Gotham City skyline. Showing only minimal wear, the lunchbox boasts bright original colors and strong gloss throughout. However, a Thermos is not included. The estimate is $8,000-$12,000.
They say the devil is in the details and, as mentioned, he's also in this auction. His satanic self comes in the form of a toothy, two-faced cast-iron devil still bank by A C Williams. In near-mint condition, the exceptionally well-detailed bank—with visible teeth, a turned-up mustache and riveting eyes—retains its rich, original red paint. The estimate is $800-$2,000.
Morphy's November 10-12, 2026 Toys & General Collectibles Auction will be held live at their gallery located at 2000 North Reading Road in Denver, Pa. Start time on all three days is 9am ET. Preview weekdays by appointment from 9am-4pm local time starting one week before the auction; or on auction days from 8-9am. All forms of remote bidding will be available, including absentee, by phone (please reserve line in advance), or live via the Internet through Morphy Live. For condition reports or other questions, call tollfree 877-968-8880 or email [email protected]. Online: https://www.morphyauctions.com.
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