NBA Legend's Memorabilia Found in Thrift Shop Sells for Huge Number
Summary
A jacket worn by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain during the early 1970s Lakers seasons was found in a thrift shop in Oregon and sold at auction for $89,600. The jacket was bought for $3 by a 19-year-old thrift shopper and later verified as authentic and linked to important moments in Chamberlain’s career.Key Facts
- The jacket belonged to Wilt Chamberlain and was used during the 1971-72 NBA season and the 1972 NBA Finals.
- Wilt Chamberlain won the 1972 NBA Finals MVP and the Lakers won their first championship in Los Angeles that year.
- The jacket was authenticated by comparing photos, confirming it was worn by Chamberlain.
- It was also matched to the 1972-73 season when Chamberlain set a record for shooting accuracy that stood until 2020.
- The jacket was found at a Value Village thrift store near Portland, Oregon.
- Quinn Brown, a 19-year-old who often shops at thrift stores, bought the jacket for $3.
- Sotheby’s auction house sold the jacket for $89,600, much higher than Brown's purchase price but below the $250,000 estimate.
- Quinn Brown had never sold an item for more than $250 before this sale.
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