Milan, Oct. 12 (LaPresse) – A game-worn, autographed away jersey worn by Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA Finals has been sold in a private deal for $14 million, marking the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia, according to the auction house. Hunt Auctions, based in Pennsylvania, announced the private sale on Monday, identifying the buyer as Ron Firman, a Miami real estate entrepreneur. The red jersey was worn by Jordan in Game 2 of the series on June 5, 1998. That evening, he and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz, tying the series at 1-1.
NBA, Record-Breaking Sale: Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Jersey Sold for $14 Million
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Milan, Oct. 12 (LaPresse) – A game-worn, autographed away jersey worn by Michael Jordan during the 1998 NBA Finals has been sold in a private deal for $14 million, marking the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia, according to the auction house. Hunt Auctions, based in Pennsylvania, announced the private sale on Monday, identifying the buyer as Ron Firman, a Miami real estate entrepreneur. The red jersey was worn by Jordan in Game 2 of the series on June 5, 1998. That evening, he and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz, tying the series at 1-1.
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