Michael Jordan jersey sells for £10 million as athletes cash in memorabilia
Sporting memorabilia auctions are reaching unprecedented values, with Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals jersey selling for over £10 million this week. Lawrence Dallaglio's England rugby World Cup winner's medal fetched £54,000 at a London auction house, part of a broader trend of athletes liquidating career mementos. The market reflects sport's continued commercial inflation alongside transfer fees and ticket prices.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 07:00 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 07:21 UTC
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