Michael Jordan's Rookie Jersey Sells for $4.2 Million at Auction, Marking a Historic Moment in NBA Memorabilia

A Michael Jordan rookie-year Chicago Bulls jersey has fetched a staggering $4.215 million at a Sotheby's auction. The red jersey, worn and signed by Jordan during a preseason game on October 5, 1984, in Peoria, Illinois, marks his debut with the Bulls. This particular jersey, bearing the iconic number 23, is the only certified game-worn rookie jersey from that year, making it a unique piece of NBA history. Jordan scored 32 points in the game. The sale ranks among the top five most expensive NBA jerseys ever sold, highlighting the enduring legacy of the basketball legend. The jersey also underwent photographic analysis by Sports Investors Authenticated (SIA) and includes a letter from James Spence Authentication, certifying Jordan's autograph.