Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Air Jordan XIIIs sneakers are on display during a press preview in New York April 6, 2023 at Sotheby’s for the upcoming Victoriam auction, a special two-part curated collection of sports artifacts.
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Michael Jordan’s shoes from Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals could be yours – if you have a few million dollars to spare.
Sotheby’s is holding a two-part auction of game-worn sports memorabilia, with Jordan’s autographed sneakers serving as the cornerstone for a stacked lineup of rare items.
The game-worn Air Jordans are estimated to sell between $2 million and $4 million. Currently, the price to beat is a cool $1.8 million.
If bids go much higher, the auction could become record-breaking. When Kanye West’s Air Yeezy samples sold for $1.8 million in a private sale in 2021, they were considered the most expensive sneakers sold to date.
Dubbed ‘Victoriam’, the auction is a treasure trove for wealthy sports fans, offering everything from Tom Brady’s 2004 uniform to the shooting jersey Kobe Bryant wore on the afternoon of his historic 81-point performance in January 2006.
Kobe Bryant’s 2004 Los Angeles Lakers warm-up jacket is on display April 6, 2023 during a press preview at Sotheby’s in New York for the upcoming Victoriam auction, a special two-piece curated collection of sports artifacts. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
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Other notable auction items include the late Brazilian football icon Pelé’s 1975 debut jersey for the New York Cosmos, which helped spread football’s profile in the United States.
Brazilian soccer star Peles’ 1975 New York Cosmos ‘Triumphant Debut’ match-worn jersey is displayed during a press preview at Sotheby’s in New York April 6, 2023 for the forthcoming Victoriam auction, a special two-part curated collection of sports artifacts. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
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The football used for the crucial field goal at this year’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will also be auctioned.
Roger Federer’s 2011 French Open match-worn and autographed sneakers are on display during a press preview at Sotheby’s in New York April 6, 2023 for the forthcoming Victoriam auction, a special two-part curated collection of sporting artifacts. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
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Other auction items include various memorabilia belonging to tennis legend Rafael Nadal, NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Luka Doncic and others. The bidding ends on Tuesday.
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