A piece of Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' just made sports history.
The jersey breaks the previous record of $9.3 million held by the jersey from Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona's"Hand of God" goal at the 1986 World Cup, which was sold by the same auction house earlier this year.a $12.
As a news release from Brahm Wachter, Sotheby's head of streetwear and modern collectables, indicated when the auction was announced, the sheer rarity of a Jordan Finals jersey made it too hard to resist for collectors: "The 1997-1998 season is perhaps one of the most popular among Jordan fans, as Michael was reaching the height of his abilities while simultaneously pursuing what he understood would be his last chance at an NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls.
"The season itself is his 'magnum opus' as an athlete, and a testament to him as a champion and competitor. Finals jerseys from Jordan are remarkably scant, and the 1997-1998 Finals are arguably the most coveted of them all."the Jordan jersey would sell for $3 million to $5 million, but they apparently didn't realize just how crazy the market for Michael Jordan can still get after all this time.
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