Michael Jordan’s 1997-98 autographed jersey card sets new $4.25M record in 2026

A 1997-98 Michael Jordan autographed card with a game-used jersey swatch sold for $4.25 million, the highest price ever for a single Jordan card.

Rare card breaks auction record A privately sold 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Michael Jordan card, featuring an on-card autograph and a swatch from his 1992 NBA All-Star Game jersey, fetched $4.25 million via Goldin Auctions. This marks the highest price ever paid for an individual Michael Jordan sports card. The card was assigned a 6 overall grade by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA), including a 9 for the autograph. ## Goldin Auctions facilitates historic sale Ken Goldin, founder and CEO of Goldin Auctions, stated, 'Beyond our success in generating auction records, we remain dedicated to facilitating transactions between private buyers and sellers to enhance the world's most prestigious collections and portfolios.' The auction house has previously brokered multiple high-value Michael Jordan card deals, including the previous record-holder. ## Previous Jordan card records The prior top price for a standalone Jordan card was $2.928 million, paid for a 1-of-1 numbered on-card autographed Jordan Logoman from the 2003-04 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection in mid-2024. Another autographed 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Jordan card sold privately for $2.7 million in late 2021, also through Goldin Auctions. These sales highlight the growing demand for premium Jordan memorabilia. ## Card details and rarity The 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jerseys insert set included 22 cards, with Jordan’s card appearing at odds of 1:2,500 packs. Series 1 featured game-worn jersey cards, while Series 2 introduced on-card signed, hand-numbered to 23 cards that included patches from Jordan’s 1992 NBA All-Star Game jersey. This particular card holds a connection to Jordan’s second championship three-peat era, which solidified his global legacy. ## Goldin highlights card’s unique traits Ken Goldin described the card as 'a perfect storm of rarity and player significance,' noting it combines a game-used jersey patch, an on-card autograph, and an extremely low serial number limited to just 23 copies. The uniform number 23 matches the limited print run, adding to its exclusivity. Goldin emphasized its significance as part of Jordan’s peak championship years. ## Context among most expensive sports cards Game-worn Jordan patches and signatures have appeared on two of the three most expensive sports cards ever sold. These include the on-card autographed 1-of-1 numbered 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autograph card featuring Jordan and Kobe Bryant ($12.932 million) and the 2006-07 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autograph card featuring Jordan and LeBron James ($10 million). ## Goldin Auctions achieves milestone sale This sale represents the most expensive basketball card ever sold by Goldin Auctions, whether in public or private transactions. The auction house continues to dominate the high-end sports memorabilia market, driving record prices for iconic athlete cards. The success underscores the enduring appeal of Michael Jordan’s legacy in the collectibles space.