The Most Valuable Tickets Ever Printed
Post-COVID, tickets are a product of a bygone era - now every event requires attendants to scan in on their phone or a printed out piece of paper. That obviously wasn't always the case, and ever since 2020, hard-proof tickets have skyrocketed in value as a result. It's wild that if you have the right ripped-up piece of paper, you can sell it for the price of a car! Here's a look at some of the most valuable tickets in existence:
The 1962 Green Bay Packers Ticket Stub
This ticket stub from the 1962 NFL Championship game between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers has been known to fetch as much as $20,000 at auction. This game marked the beginning of Vince Lombardi’s legendary era with the Packers and was also the first time an NFL Championship Game was broadcast in color.
The 1932 World Series Game 3 Ticket Stub
Another highly sought-after collectible is this ticket stub from the 1932 World Series between the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs. This ticket has been known to sell for up to $25,000 since it marks one of baseball's greatest moments - Babe Ruth's "called shot" home run.
The 1912 Boston Red Sox Season Ticket
Prior to season ticket books, Fenway sold the 1912 season ticket as one printed ticket, good for every home game that season. One of the rarest baseball tickets ever printed is this single season ticket for all games played at Fenway Park by the Boston Red Sox during their 1912 season. It originally sold for just $10, but today it could fetch as much as $60,000!
The 1972 Summit Series Hockey Tickets
Arguably the most iconic hockey series in Canadian history, this series went to eight games - four in Moscow, and four across Canada, with stops in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal. With the 50th anniversary just passing last year, these tickets still collect quite the return! Game 8 is likely the most expensive, as it featured Paul Henderson's famous series-winning goal!
Collecting sports tickets can be both exciting and rewarding, especially when you come across some of these ultra-rare pieces of history. Whether you are looking to add them to your personal collection or invest in them as a financial asset, there can be no doubt that these are some of the most valuable tickets ever printed! So if you’re feeling lucky, why not take a chance and see if you can get your hands on one? Who knows what gems might turn up? Good luck!