Jordan rookie cards and modern sports memorabilia took center stage at Goldin’s August Elite Auction, captivating collectors and enthusiasts alike with their jaw-dropping sales figures. The event showcased a remarkable array of items, from iconic Michael Jordan rookie cards to cherished memorabilia pieces like Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl jersey.
Leading the pack was a PSA 8 1984-85 Star Company Michael Jordan card, which shattered records by selling for an impressive $244,000. The momentum continued with a PSA 7 Jordan Star Company rookie card fetching $62,000 on eBay, signaling a growing market interest in the basketball legend’s earliest trading cards. Not to be outdone, a PSA 6.5 version of the card also earned a hefty sum of $52,460.
In the realm of baseball, a 1-of-1 2009 Bowman Sterling Red Refractor Autograph card featuring MLB star Mike Trout stole the show, commanding a price of $192,030 despite the player’s recent injury setbacks. Two other modern baseball cards made waves as well, with a 2011 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor Bryce Harper selling for $184,720 and a 2014 Bowman Chrome Red Refractor Mookie Betts fetching $123,220, both setting new records for their respective players.
The auction also saw the sale of coveted 1-of-1 SuperFractor cards, with the 2024 Topps Chrome Autographed SuperFractor Elly De La Cruz PSA 10 going for $116,534 and the Jackson Holliday SuperFractor PSA 10 fetching $68,527, marking the highest public prices for these players.
A dual autograph Ronaldo/Messi SuperFractor from 2023-24 Topps UEFA brought in $67,100 after being graded PSA 9, adding to the excitement of the auction. The card, originally pulled by a breaker in England, found its way to Goldin at the London Card Show, captivating soccer fans and collectors alike.
On the memorabilia front, Travis Kelce’s 2020-21 Super Bowl LV jersey, photomatched to the Kansas City Chiefs’ showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, commanded attention with its final price tag of $52,460, setting the benchmark for prestigious items. Kelce’s AFC Championship ring from the same season also found a new owner for $34,404.
Noteworthy sales were not limited to cards alone, as an Aaron Judge 2017 rookie season jersey, photomatched to his record-setting 52 home runs, sold for an impressive $51,240, highlighting the enduring appeal of sports memorabilia.
The auction further featured standout items like the 2017 National Treasures Patrick Mahomes RPA #77/99 selling for $95,770, the 2018 Bowman Orange Refractor Shohei Ohtani #22/75 PSA 9 fetching $74,450, a 1996 Mariano Rivera game-used jersey with eight trading card matches sold for $51,240, and 1969 Topps Football Series 1 and Series 2 wax boxes going for $32,940 and $31,721 respectively.
Goldin’s August Elite Auction underscored the continued allure of vintage and modern sports collectibles, showcasing record-breaking sales and reaffirming the enduring passion of collectors for these prized items.
