Sports memorabilia reaches record highs with Montana and Jordan jerseys

High-value sports memorabilia is reaching record-breaking price points in recent auctions. Joe Montana’s final Super Bowl jersey sold for $1.515 million at Treasure Trove, setting a new NFL record. This sale surpasses the previous record of $1.39 million held by Tom Brady’s final game-worn jersey. The Montana jersey was worn during a Super Bowl MVP performance where the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos 55-10.

In the NBA, a Michael Jordan jersey from Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals is estimated to sell for between $10 million and $15 million. The auction, hosted by Joopiter, features the jersey worn during the Chicago Bulls' victory over the Utah Jazz. This specific piece is part of the ‘Last Dance’ era, marking the conclusion of Jordan’s championship dynasty with the Bulls. If the estimate holds, it would significantly exceed the current basketball jersey auction record of $10.1 million.