Summary
A Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $14 million (£10.6 million), setting a new record for basketball memorabilia. This jersey was worn and signed by Jordan during a key game in his final season with the Chicago Bulls.Key Facts
- The jersey was worn by Michael Jordan in game two of the 1998 NBA Finals.
- Jordan scored 37 points in that game and helped the Bulls win their sixth NBA Championship.
- The jersey is autographed by Michael Jordan.
- The previous basketball memorabilia record was $12.9 million for a card featuring Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
- A game-worn Jordan jersey without an autograph sold two weeks earlier for $12.3 million.
- The buyer is Ron Firman, a real estate investor from Miami.
- Babe Ruth’s 1932 World Series jersey sold for $24.1 million, the highest price ever for sports memorabilia.
- The sale was conducted privately through Hunt Auctions.
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