Michael Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for record $14m
A Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA finals has sold for $14m (£10.6m), a record for basketball memorabilia. The red jersey was worn in Game 2 of the series on June 5, 1998, when Jordan and the Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Jazz. The sale ranks as the second-largest ever for a game-worn sports jersey.
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NBA star wore jersey during 1998 NBA finals Jordan memorabilia has attracted huge attention A jersey worn by Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA finals has been sold for $14m, an auction house announced on Monday, in what it said is the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia. Hunt Auctions said Miami real estate investor Ron Firman had bought the jersey in a private sale. Jordan wore the red je…
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Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for record £10.6m
A Michael Jordan jersey from his 'Last Dance' season sells for $14m (£10.6m), a record for a piece of basketball memorabilia.
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The basketball memorabilia ranks as the second-largest sale in history among game-worn sports jerseys.
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The red jersey is the one Jordan wore in Game 2 of that series on June 5, 1998; he and the Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Jazz that night to even the matchup at a game apiece.
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Michael Jordan Last Dance jersey bought for record $14m in private sale
NBA star wore jersey during 1998 NBA finals Jordan memorabilia has attracted huge attention A jersey worn by Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA finals has been sold for $14m, an auction house announced on Monday, in what it said is the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia. Hunt Auctions said Miami real estate investor Ron Firman had bought the jersey in a private sale. Jordan wore the red je…