Michael Jordan's Rookie Jersey Sells for $4.215 Million at Auction

The photo-matched jersey from Jordan's 1984 preseason games became the fifth-most-expensive NBA jersey ever sold, falling short of its $10 million valuation.

Michael Jordan's rookie Chicago Bulls jersey, believed to be the first he wore in the NBA, sold for $4.215 million at Sotheby's auction on March 26, 2025.
The jersey was authenticated by MeiGray, Proven Data, and Sports Investors Authenticated, and photo-matched to four preseason games in October 1984.
Despite its historical significance, the jersey's sale price fell short of the $10 million expectations set by the auction house.
The jersey, repurposed from a previous Bulls player, features visible stains from earlier names and numbers, reflecting the team's financial struggles in the 1980s.
This sale makes it the fifth-most-expensive NBA jersey ever auctioned, with two of the top four also being Jordan jerseys, including his 'Last Dance' jersey, which sold for $10.1 million.