Michael Jordan's 1998 finals game jersey from his "Last Dance" season is displayed in a glass case, highlighting Sotheby's sports memorabilia auction dubbed "Invictus," Tuesday Sept. 6, 2022, in New York. The sale, open through Thursday, Sept. 15, features a variety of athletes who have had deep and lasting impact on their respective sports. (AP Photo / Bebeto Matthews)
Michael Jordan's 1998 finals game jersey from his "Last Dance" season is displayed in a glass case, highlighting Sotheby's sports memorabilia auction dubbed "Invictus," Tuesday Sept. 6, 2022, in New York. The sale, open through Thursday, Sept. 15, features a variety of athletes who have had deep and lasting impact on their respective sports. (AP Photo / Bebeto Matthews)
The jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan during Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals, his last title victory, sold for a record $10.1 million in auction. AFP
The jersey worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan during Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals, his last title victory, sold for a record $10.1 million in auction. AFP
Michael Jordan's 1998 finals game jersey became the most expensive game-worn sports memorabilia. AP
Michael Jordan's 1998 finals game jersey became the most expensive game-worn sports memorabilia. AP
American basketball legend Michael Jordan's jersey from game one of the 1998 NBA Finals. Reuters
American basketball legend Michael Jordan's jersey from game one of the 1998 NBA Finals. Reuters
Michael Jordan celebrates Chicago Bulls' win over the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA Finals in Chicago, on June 14, 1992. AP
Michael Jordan celebrates Chicago Bulls' win over the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA Finals in Chicago, on June 14, 1992. AP
Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan holds the NBA Championship trophy after their win against the Los Angeles Lakers in California on June 13, 1991. AP
Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan holds the NBA Championship trophy after their win against the Los Angeles Lakers in California on June 13, 1991. AP
Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan during the 1996 NBA season. AP
Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan during the 1996 NBA season. AP

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Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for $10.1 m

NBA great's jersey becomes most expensive piece of game-worn sports memorabilia in history

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September 17, 2022

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Basketball legend Michael Jordan's jersey from the opening game of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for over $10 million at an auction, making it the most expensive piece of game-worn sports memorabilia in history.

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The previous record was established earlier this year when Argentine football great Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" jersey fetched a staggering $9.3m. Jordan's jersey was sold for $10.1 m.

"In the weeks since we announced the auction, there's been palpable excitement from not only sports fans, but collectors alike who are eager to own a rarefied piece of history," said Brahm Wachter, Sotheby's head of streetwear and modern collectables.

"Yet again, the record-breaking result solidifies Michael Jordan as the undisputed G.O.A.T, proving his name and incomparable legacy is just as relevant as it was nearly 25 years ago."

The jersey is only the second worn by Jordan during his six championships to be sold at auction.

Most of Jordan's NBA Finals jerseys remain in private hands, although he has donated one to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Jordan, 59, spent the bulk of his basketball career with the Bulls, with whom he won all six of his titles. His final season with the Bulls was detailed in the hit Netflix documentary "The Last Dance" released in 2020.

Earlier, a rare Mickey Mantle baseball card became the most valuable piece of sports memorabilia after it fetched $12.6 million in auction.

Before the pandemic, the sports memorabilia market was estimated at more than $5.4 billion, according to Forbes. By 2021, that market has grown to $26 billion.

A Sotheby's art handler poses with the shirt worn by the late Argentinian great Diego Maradona during the 1986 World Cup, ahead of it being auctioned by Sotheby's in London on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Reuters
A Sotheby's art handler poses with the shirt worn by the late Argentinian great Diego Maradona during the 1986 World Cup, ahead of it being auctioned by Sotheby's in London on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Reuters
The Argentina football shirt worn by Diego Maradona during the 1986 Mexico World Cup quarter-final against England is displayed at Sotheby's auction house on April 20, 2022. AP
The Argentina football shirt worn by Diego Maradona during the 1986 Mexico World Cup quarter-final against England is displayed at Sotheby's auction house on April 20, 2022. AP
The Argentina shirt worn by Diego Maradona in the 1986 Mexico World Cup quarter-final against England is displayed at Sotheby's auction house and is estimated to fetch £4 million. AP
The Argentina shirt worn by Diego Maradona in the 1986 Mexico World Cup quarter-final against England is displayed at Sotheby's auction house and is estimated to fetch £4 million. AP
The Argentina shirt worn by Diego Maradona in the 1986 Mexico World Cup quarter-final against and England - in which he scored the "Hand of God" goal - is displayed at Sotheby's auction house in London. AP
The Argentina shirt worn by Diego Maradona in the 1986 Mexico World Cup quarter-final against and England - in which he scored the "Hand of God" goal - is displayed at Sotheby's auction house in London. AP
Diego Maradona’s historic 1986 World Cup shirt opens to the public at Sotheby's in London. The shirt was worn during the ‘Hand of God’ and ‘Goal of the Century’ goals. Getty
Diego Maradona’s historic 1986 World Cup shirt opens to the public at Sotheby's in London. The shirt was worn during the ‘Hand of God’ and ‘Goal of the Century’ goals. Getty
Diego Maradona’s 1986 World match shirt at Sotheby's in London. The online auction opened on Wednesday and is expected to fetch £4 million. Getty
Diego Maradona’s 1986 World match shirt at Sotheby's in London. The online auction opened on Wednesday and is expected to fetch £4 million. Getty
Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup shirt is displayed at Sotheby's as it goes up for auction. Getty
Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup shirt is displayed at Sotheby's as it goes up for auction. Getty
There was some controversy over the authenticity of the Diego Maradona 1986 World Cup match shirt that is up for auction at Sotheby's in London. Getty
There was some controversy over the authenticity of the Diego Maradona 1986 World Cup match shirt that is up for auction at Sotheby's in London. Getty
Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup 'Hand of God' shirt on display at Sotheby's in London. PA
Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup 'Hand of God' shirt on display at Sotheby's in London. PA
Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup 'Hand of God' shirt on display at Sotheby's in London. PA
Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup 'Hand of God' shirt on display at Sotheby's in London. PA
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