Fetching a Whopping $4.9 Million, Wilt Chamberlain’s 51YO Relic Sale Adds to $1.79 Million Value

Game memorabilia making millions in auctions isn’t surprising. Michael Jordan’s jersey and sneakers have often fetched a few million. So it is not surprising then that a precious part of NBA champion Wilt Chamberlain’s history achieved a staggering sum at an auction.

This was a collector’s dream piece and is one of the oldest parts of the 2x champion’s career. Let’s explore more about the priceless piece.

Wilt Chamberlain’s oldest uniform valued at $4.9 million

Recently, one of Chamberlain’s oldest jerseys soared past its estimated value at an auction. It was ultimately sold at $4.9 million, making it the third most expensive game jersey ever sold. What’s more exciting is this memorabilia has achieved much more than any of the athlete’s other pieces. The former NBA player wore this jersey during the 1972 finals. Here is a little more about the history of the jersey.

In 1972, the Los Angeles Lakers team was led by Chamberlain, along with star players such as Jerry West and Gail Goodrich. He wore the jersey, particularly in Game 2 and Game 5 when the Lakers defeated the New York Knicks to win their sixth championship title. This relic is also a significant part of the Lakers championship and history. 

Winning 69 games that year was no simple feat. It serves as a reminder of the dominance and prowess the team showcased in that era. The champion is an icon, and the price seems to be fitting for the precious piece. 

Wilt Chamberlain’s 1.79 worth of uniform

While Kobe Bryant’s autographed jersey has a record of $5.8 million, Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals sneakers were valued at $10.1 million at Sotheby’s. However, there is another piece from Chamberlain’s career that gained notable value. 

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Chamberlain’s oldest uniform from his rookie year with the Philadelphia 76ers collected a handsome amount of $1.79 million at the SCP auctions in June this year. A nostalgic souvenir of his career, the legend wore the jersey and shorts during the 1959-60 season. He was named the MVP and Rookie of the Year that season.

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