Autographed Michael Jordan jersey card sells for record $4.25 million

Posted Aug 18, 2026
An on-card autographed 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Michael Jordan card, with a jersey swatch embedded from the 1992 NBA All-Star Game, has sold via Goldin Auctions for $4.25 million. It's the most paid for a Jordan card. "This card represents a perfect storm of rarity and player significance," said Ken Goldin, founder and CEO of Goldin Auctions. (ESPN)

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