Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s UCLA Jersey Passes $1 Million at Auction
Trading a transistor radio for a UCLA jersey at The Forum in the 1970 turned into a seven-figure pay day for one man.
A UCLA basketball jersey worn by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during the team's 1968 NCAA national championship victory has shattered the $1 million mark at auction. David, the man who acquired the jersey in the mid-to-late 1970s by trading his transistor radio, had no idea the jersey was game-worn at the time. He simply traded for it as a passionate fan of both the Los Angeles Lakers and UCLA.
Over the years, despite moving multiple times and raising a family, David maintained the jersey in excellent condition. Realizing he no longer had a place to display the cherished memento, he decided to sell it. Auction company Grey Flannel Auctions successfully identified the jersey as Abdul-Jabbar's through photo-matching, recognizing the significance of the piece.
The auction will take place this weekend, with bidding already surpassing the coveted $1 million mark. David expressed his awe at the jersey's return, acknowledging that he never had a proper place to showcase the piece of history.
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