Michael Jordan Memorabilia Set for First-Ever Auction With $10 Million Sale Potential

Michael Jordan‘s impact on basketball and pop culture is nothing short of legendary. Anything associated with Jordan transcends the ordinary. The same can be said about the jaw-dropping numbers his game memorabilia reaches in auctions. Recently, an assortment of six sneakers worn by the 6x champion during the Chicago Bulls’ championship-clinching games in the ’90s are headed for auction. This is the first time these collections have been presented at an auction.

Titled “Dynasty Collection”, these sneakers include the Air Jordan VI, Air Jordan VII, Air Jordan VIII, Air Jordan XI, Air Jordan XII, and Air Jordan XIV. These shoes are important parts of His Airness‘ career. Many of Jordan’s Championship photographs often feature him with only one shoe. This was because of the deal he made in the 1991 NBA Finals.

A Bulls PR executive, Tim Hallam, requested one of the game-worn shoes from Jordan after every one of his title wins. True to his word, Jordan handed over the coveted sneaker to him. Later, a private collector acquired these historic shoes from Hallam and just recently put them up for sale, according to the Chicago Sun Times.

More than shoes, these sneakers capture the historic feats of MJ’s leadership in guiding the Bulls to six championships. Coming back to the numbers, this precious collection of shoes, which are sizes 13 and 13.5, is estimated to fetch about $10 million. It’s not just big, it’s a phenomenon.

Like many of Jordan’s previous game memorabilia, this collection is put up by the renowned auction house Sotheby’s. To pre-register their interest, bidders must contact Sotheby’s. Well, even with prospects as high as to achieve $10 million, it might not be able to beat Jordan’s previous records.

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Michael Jordan’s jersey was sold for $10.1 million

Jordan’s jersey from Game 1 of the 1998 NBA Finals fetched an astounding $10.1 million, making it the most expensive piece of game-worn sports memorabilia ever sold. This remarkable sale broke the previous record for game-worn collectibles. The significance of the jersey is heightened by its connection to the 1998 NBA Finals.

This season saw the end of the era. The jersey’s value was further propelled by the widespread popularity of the ESPN documentary, ‘The Last Dance‘, which captivated fans worldwide with an intimate look at Jordan’s final championship-winning season.

The $10.1 million sale sets a daunting benchmark for sports collectibles. This was also sold at Sotheby’s. Will the latest sneakers be able to break the previous record? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.

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