SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Baseball cards featuring Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg, Ken Griffey Jr., and Mickey Mantle are among the hot ticket collectibles that will be up for auction at the Illinois State Fair later this month.

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs will host a live unclaimed property auction on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Lincoln Stage on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

The state treasurer acts as the custodian of all unclaimed property, which includes overlooked bank accounts, insurance policy proceeds, unpaid rebate cards, and the contents of safe deposit boxes. Items are surrendered to the treasurer’s office after five years of failed attempts to locate the owner.

All auction proceeds will be held for the rightful owners in perpetuity.

Among the items being auctioned: • Baseb

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