The world of sports memorabilia never ceases to amaze, but even seasoned collectors were stunned at the last Goldin 100 sale.
Hosted by the famous Goldin Auctions and bolstered by eBay’s recent acquisition, this event has broken records and turned heads with its incredible lineup.
What’s the highlight? Kobe Bryant’s game-worn, photo-matched, and autographed Los Angeles Lakers home jersey from the fatal night of April 12, 2013, when he ruptured his Achilles.
This wasn’t just any jersey; it was a piece of history, imbued with the sweat and soul of one of basketball’s most triumphant and tragic moments.
Despite his injuries, Kobe scored 34 points, assisted four times, and racked up five rebounds that night. It was a game that captured his unwavering desire and legendary position.
After a heated bidding war, this legendary jersey sold for a stunning $1,220,000. It demonstrates Kobe’s enduring legacy and the significant influence he had on the sport and its supporters.
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However, Kobe’s jersey was not the sole star of the evening. Michael Jordan’s 2003-04 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Ultimate Logos Signature card, rated by Ken Goldin himself as the “best ever Michael Jordan card,” broke records, selling for an amazing $2,928,000.
This one-of-a-kind card, which has the NBA logo from a game-used Jordan jersey and His Airness’ autograph, is now the best-selling Michael Jordan card in history.
Other significant sales included Michael Jordan’s “Shattered Backboard” game-used and twice-signed 1985 Nike Air Jordan 1 sneakers, which sold for $444,080. The photo-matched sneakers, steeped in history, serve as a reminder of Jordan’s influence on and off the court.
Similarly spectacular was the 1957 Mickey Mantle MVP season game-used New York Yankees pinstripe home jersey, which sold for $457,500. This jersey, worn throughout several home run games and Mantle’s sole “hit for the cycle” game, is a valuable piece of baseball history.
