Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' sneakers sell for a record-breaking $2.2 million

Posted Apr 13, 2023
A pair of Nike Air Jordan 13 sneakers that basketball legend Michael Jordan wore during the 1998 NBA Finals sold at auction for $2.2 million. The sneakers from the historic season known as Jordan's "Last Dance" are now the most valuable sports footwear ever sold. Tuesday's final $2.2 million sale came in well below the predicted high of $4 million. (NPR.org)

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