Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Jersey Sells for Record $14 Million
A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals was privately sold for a record $14 million, announced by a Pennsylvania-based auction house. The buyer is reportedly from Miami.
Fresno Visalia, CA, October 12, 2026 — A significant piece of basketball memorabilia, a game-worn and autographed Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals, has achieved a record-breaking sale price of $14 million in a private transaction. The announcement was made by a Pennsylvania-based auction house involved in the sale.
The jersey, a symbol of one of the most iconic seasons in Jordan’s career, fetched the highest price ever recorded for a basketball jersey. The 1998 NBA Finals marked a pivotal moment, often referred to as Jordan’s final championship run with the Chicago Bulls.
Details regarding the specific auction house or the exact date of the private sale were not immediately available. However, the transaction was confirmed by the Pennsylvania-based entity responsible for facilitating the record-setting deal.
The identity of the buyer has not been officially disclosed, though reports indicate the individual is reportedly from Miami. The sale underscores the continued high value and demand for artifacts associated with legendary athletes, particularly Michael Jordan, whose career and achievements remain highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
This sale surpasses previous records for sports memorabilia, highlighting the jersey’s historical significance and its connection to a celebrated era in professional basketball. Further details about the jersey’s provenance or the buyer’s plans for the item are expected to emerge as the news develops.
Story summarized from the original created by TIM REYNOLDS, Associated Press on www.yourcentralvalley.com, see more information here.
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