{
  "id": 14379646,
  "title": "Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ jersey sells for record $14m",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/michael-jordans-last-dance-jersey-sells-for-record-14m",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T05:47:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/michael-jordans-last-dance-jersey-sells-for-record-14m/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A game-worn Michael Jordan jersey from his historic 1998 NBA Finals season has broken the record for basketball memorabilia sales, selling for a staggering $14 million. The signed Chicago Bulls jersey was worn by the legendary player during Game 2 of the 1998 Finals, where Jordan scored a career-high 37 points. This record-breaking sale marks the sixth NBA championship in Jordan's illustrious career and cements his status as one of basketball's greatest icons.\n\nThe previous record for a sports memorabilia item was $12.9 million, set in 2007 for a Kobe Bryant trading card. Jordan's jersey also surpasses the previous record for game-worn memorabilia, which was $12.3 million for a jersey from the same 1998 Finals. The only other sports memorabilia item to command a higher price is the Babe Ruth jersey from the 1932 World Series, which sold for $24.1 million in 2024.\n\nThe jersey was purchased by Miami-based real estate investor Ron Firman in a private sale facilitated by Hunt Auctions. This record-breaking sale underscores the enduring commercial value of Jordan's achievements and the increasing demand for rare memorabilia associated with defining moments in sports history. Jordan's 1997-98 season, chronicled in the documentary \"The Last Dance,\" remains one of the most celebrated and influential campaigns in NBA history.",
  "summary": "A game-worn Michael Jordan jersey from his iconic 1998 NBA Finals campaign has sold for $14 million (£10.6 million), setting a new record for a piece of basketball memorabilia. The signed Chicago Bulls jersey was worn by Jordan during Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals, when the legendary American basketball star delivered a game-high […] The post Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ jersey sells for record…",
  "key_points": [
    "Game-worn Michael Jordan jersey sells for $14 million record",
    "Signed Chicago Bulls jersey from 1998 Finals Finals",
    "Purchased by Ron Firman in private sale"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This record-breaking sale demonstrates the massive commercial power of iconic sports history and the escalating market value for rare memorabilia tied to legendary championship moments.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}