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Superstars and global icons like Michael Jordan always have commanded over-the-top fandom from millions worldwide. Over the years, we have seen several headlines where fans out of their love for their heroes have taken home a piece of their legacy after paying a fortune. However, memorabilia sometimes take form in the weirdest of possessions. Incidentally, one of Jordan’s fans once paid a hefty amount to own a bizarre piece of MJ’s legacy.

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6x NBA champion and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan gained quite the following during his Hall of Fame career. His Airness became one of the most influential athletes of the generation after gaining millions of fans around the globe. Moreover, Jordan became one of the first global stars of the NBA. However, among his fans, a group of individuals have taken their fandom to another level over the years.

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Michael Jordan’s bizarre memorabilia sales

Many fans consider Michael Jordan to be the greatest player of all time. Consequently, being widely regarded as the GOAT of the 75-year-old league comes with its perks. However, apart from being one of the greatest, His Airness is also the wealthiest of the bunch. And why wouldn’t he be with fans willing to pay money for even the weidest of things he owns.

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Just when you think celebrity auctions couldn’t get weirder, a Michael Jordan auction once successfully sold Jordan’s worn underwear for a major chunk of change. In the last two years, the Jordan and Chicago Bulls fandom started to peak again after the ‘Last Dance’ aired at the height of a global pandemic. However, things started got weird when the auction company Lelands listed a used pair of Jordan’s boxers. The auction was a massive success, with the final bid landing at $3340.8. Moreover, according to reports, the underwear showed ‘definite use.’

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Apart from the bizarreness, Jordan’s auctions also witness over-the-top splurging by fans who sometimes cross seven figures in spending. Here are some most expensive pieces of Michael Jordan memorabilia ever sold:

#1: 1998 ‘Last Dance’ Chicago Bulls #23 jersey: Sold for a record $10 Million

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#2: Delta Center Basketball Court: Sold for $1 Million

#3: Basketball autographed by Michael Jordan and Michael Jackson from the music video ?Jam?: Sold for $294,000

#4: Game-worn jersey from his days at UNC: Sold for $114,000

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#5: 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie Card: Sold for $100,000

Over the years, Jordan’s auctioned memorabilia have totaled a whopping $2 million, if you discount the famous jersey that on its own brought home $10 million.

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How much would you personally pay for the above items? Let us know in the comments below.

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