The only known jersey worn by Michael Jordan during North Carolina’s 1982-83 championship season is up for auction where it’s expected to sell for $1 million or more. The “Carolina blue” and white-trimmed #23 jersey is one of the centerpieces of Heritage Auctions’ May 6-8 Spring Sports Catalog. The company says photos match the jersey to the one Jordan is … [Read more...]
Ruth Ball, MJ Jersey Push 3-Day Goldin Tally to $38 Million
Goldin Auctions’ last two major catalog sales have resulted in more than $80 million in sales. The company’s most recent three-day event closed Tuesday night with the last of more than 2,400 items going off the market. With sessions ending April 3, 5 and 6, the auction generated $38.2 million, including a 23 percent buyer’s premium. Topping the final … [Read more...]
Bryant, Jordan Jerseys, MJ Rookies Among Top Sellers in GFA Auction
Kobe Bryant died nearly a year ago in a tragic helicopter crash that took the life of his daughter and seven other people, including the pilot. Bryant memorabilia was coveted before that tragedy, but it has really gotten some attention lately. Case in point: Bryant memorabilia was the main attraction during the sale held by Grey Flannel Auctions. The most notable item from … [Read more...]
Jordan’s Last Jersey, PSA 8 1952 Topps Mantle Headline Goldin Elite Auction
The jersey worn by Michael Jordan in his last NBA game is among nearly 1,300 lots of sports memorabilia and cards on the block in the newly launched 2021 Goldin Elite Auction. The autographed jersey had been in the collection of Jordan's long-time friend George Koehler. It's been matched to 14 games during Jordan's last season when he played for the Washington … [Read more...]
Kobe Finals Jersey, MJ Jersey from Last MVP Season, Mays Uniform Up for Auction
A jersey worn by Kobe Bryant on his way to the 2009 NBA Finals MVP award, a Michael Jordan gamer from the “Last Dance” season and a game-worn Willie Mays uniform once given to Hall of Fame teammate Willie McCovey are on the block through Grey Flannel Auctions this month. The jerseys are among several hundred items in GFA’s Winter Games Auction, which has opened … [Read more...]
Jordan Rookie Year News Conference Jersey Sets Record Price
The jersey used as a photo prop on the day Michael Jordan signed his rookie contract with the Chicago Bulls has sold for $320,000 at Julien’s Auctions, the most ever paid for a Jordan jersey. The home white #23 jersey was the one presented to Jordan by Bulls general manager Rod Thorn during his first news conference in Chicago on September 12, 1984. Drafting the … [Read more...]
1985 Shattered Backboard Jersey Part of MJ-Only Auction
The jersey Michael Jordan was wearing in the only game in which he shattered a glass backboard is going on the auction block. The news comes five months after the shoes he was wearing that day-with tiny pieces of glass still embedded in the soles-- sold for $615,000. The jersey is one of several items being sold by Sotheby’s in an auction dedicated to Jordan-abilia … [Read more...]
Lelands Has Jordan Gear from Bulls’ Security Guard, Baseball HOFer Gamers
Over 1,000 lots of vintage and modern cards and memorabilia are now on the block in the final Lelands catalog auction of 2020. The auction includes historic game-worn jerseys and uniforms, hundreds of sets and single cards and other memorabilia. Among the headliners is a game-worn 1950s Ted Williams complete Red Sox uniform that was on display for many years … [Read more...]
Michael Jordan’s Last NBA Jersey Headed to Auction
The jersey worn by Michael Jordan during the final NBA game of his career in 2003 is coming to auction. Autographed and given to Jordan’s long-time personal assistant and close friend George Koehler, the blue Washington Wizards jersey was the one Jordan was wearing in a 107-87 loss in Philadelphia on Wednesday, April 16, 2003. He finalized his retirement the next … [Read more...]
Notes: No Philly Show; MJ Signing Jersey; Mantle Cards; Denehy on Sharing Seaver Rookie Card, More
It’s no surprise but the December edition of The Philly Show has been canceled. Restrictions on gatherings in Pennsylvania means the three-day event scheduled for the Valley Forge Resort-Casino won’t take place this year. Promoters are still hoping the COVID situation will ease enough to hold the next event scheduled for March 5-7, but as always it’s a fluid … [Read more...]