Los Angeles (AFP)
A jersey worn by legendary Michael Jordan, when he wore the colors of the University of North Carolina in the 1982-83 season, was auctioned for $ 1.38 million, Heritage reported on Saturday. Auctions.
"We are extremely proud to have broken a record for a jersey worn by Jordan," said Chris Ivy, sales manager, in a statement.
To understand the value of the N.23 blue and white jersey, it is necessary to know that it is the one that Jordan wore on the cover of Sporting News magazine in March 1983, which dedicated the future Bulls star to the varsity player of the year (NCAA ).
The same jersey fetched $ 63,500 at its auction in 1999, and Heritage expected it to fetch around $ 1 million this time around.
The previous record for a Jordan jersey and shorts was set last October, when a Chicago Bulls tunic sold for $ 480,000.
This set dated from the 1986-87 NBA season, which saw him finish top scorer, but also eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the play-offs.
© 2021 AFP