Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for £9m
Summary
A Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $12.3 million (£9.3 million), setting a new record for Jordan memorabilia. The jersey was worn during game three of Jordan’s last season with the Chicago Bulls, when they won their sixth NBA Championship.Key Facts
- The jersey was worn by Michael Jordan in game three of the 1998 NBA Finals.
- The Chicago Bulls won the series 4-2, earning Jordan his sixth NBA Championship.
- Jordan was named Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in all six championship wins.
- The jersey sold for $12.3 million (£9.3 million), surpassing the previous Jordan memorabilia record of $10.1 million.
- The auction was held by Joopiter, a digital auction house owned by Pharrell Williams.
- The jersey’s estimated sale price was between $10 million and $15 million.
- Jordan’s 1997 Ferrari 550 Maranello was also sold recently for $2.7 million, setting a record for that car model.
- The highest price for any game-worn sports jersey remains Babe Ruth’s 1932 World Series jersey, sold for $24.1 million in 2024.
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