It’s arguably the most significant artifact of #MichaelJordan's basketball career ever to reach the hobby's auction block, MJ’s 1982-83 game worn University of North Carolina #TarHeels Jersey from First "NCAA Player of the Year" Seasonhttps://t.co/DdkqRED983 pic.twitter.com/t8MV4gJLlu
— Heritage Auctions Sports (@Heritage_Sport) April 25, 2021
A game-worn jersey belonging to Michael Jordan from his second season at the University of North Carolina sold for a record $1.38m (£1m) on Saturday, May 8.
It is the only known shirt photo-matched to the basketball legend's 1982-83 season with the Tar Heels.
"As the final price tag proves, this jersey has everything any serious collector could possibly want," Chris Ivy of Heritage Auctions said.
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