Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant Card Breaks Record at $12.9 Million
BREAKING NEWS: A stunning auction has just confirmed that a basketball card featuring autographs from legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant has sold for a record-breaking $12.9 million. This monumental sale took place on Sunday in Dallas, marking the highest price ever paid for any sports card.
The card, part of the 2007-08 Upper Deck Logoman collection, received an astonishing 82 bids before reaching its final price of $12,932,000, according to Heritage Auctions. This sale not only shatters previous records but also highlights the soaring interest in sports memorabilia among collectors and investors alike.
This latest auction eclipsed the former record of $12.6 million, set in 2022 for a 1952 Topps rookie card of baseball Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle. The buyer’s identity remains undisclosed, adding an air of mystery to this historic transaction.
What sets this card apart is its unique combination of features: it is the only card of its kind to boast certified autographs from both basketball icons, along with patches from their actual game-worn uniforms. This exclusivity drives its immense value and significance in the sports world.
Previously, the highest price for a basketball card was the private sale of a 2009 Panini card featuring Stephen Curry for $5.9 million. The auction record for basketball cards stood at just over $3.1 million for Luka Doncic’s 2018 Panini rookie card.
As the world of sports memorabilia continues to surge, this record-setting sale underscores the growing demand for rare collectibles. Collectors and fans are urged to keep an eye on upcoming auctions, as prices for iconic sports items may continue to climb.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story, as the sports memorabilia market evolves and sets new standards for pricing and value.
