COLLECTOR REFERENCE
SPORTS MEMORABILIA AUCTION RECORDS.
Six landmark auction results, with the item, the final price, and the sale date in one place. Last updated October 21, 2026.
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WHAT THIS PAGE MEASURES
THE BIGGEST RESULTS ARE ABOUT MORE THAN A NAME.
These are public auction results, not a price guide for every signed item. A record sale can reflect game use, a defining moment, rarity, condition, provenance, and the evidence tying the exact object to that history.
That is the useful lesson for any collector: documentation changes the conversation. An autograph matters, but the story and support behind the piece matter too.
SIX LANDMARK SALES
THE RECORD BOOK
Prices are reported final auction results in the currency stated by the auction source.
- 01$24.12M
Babe Ruth 1932 New York Yankees ‘Called Shot’ jersey
Sold by Heritage Auctions in August 2024. Heritage reported it as the world’s most valuable sports collectible at auction.
Heritage Auctions, 2024 sale report ↗ - 02$12.932M
2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant Dual Logoman Autographs card
Sold by Heritage Auctions in August 2025. The one-of-one card set the auction record for a sports card.
Heritage Auctions, 2025 sale report ↗ - 03$12.6M
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle No. 311 card
Sold by Heritage Auctions in August 2022. Heritage reported the card was graded SGC Mint+ 9.5.
Heritage Auctions, 2022 sale report ↗ - 04$10.091M
Michael Jordan 1998 NBA Finals Game 1 Chicago Bulls jersey
Sold by Sotheby's in September 2022. It was worn during the first game of Jordan's final NBA Finals series.
Sotheby's NBA jersey record list ↗ - 05£7.1M
Diego Maradona's 1986 Argentina vs. England match shirt
Sold by Sotheby's in May 2022. The auction page identifies it as the match-worn shirt from the World Cup quarter-final that included the ‘Hand of God’ and ‘Goal of the Century.’
Sotheby's, The Hand of God auction ↗ - 06$6.18M
Muhammad Ali's 1974 WBC heavyweight championship belt
Sold by Heritage Auctions in July 2022. Ali earned the belt with his victory over George Foreman in the ‘Rumble in the Jungle.’
Heritage Auctions, 2022 sale report ↗
THE COLLECTOR TAKEAWAY
PROVENANCE IS PART OF THE PIECE.
The highest-profile results are not simple signature sales. They are objects with unusually clear stories, often supported by period photographs, team or event documentation, expert research, and a traceable chain of ownership.
For a signed collectible at any level, apply the same mindset. Review the whole item, the autograph, the authentication, and any proof that connects the piece to the signing before it earns a place in your collection.
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HOW THESE RECORDS ARE CHOSEN.
This reference includes publicly reported auction results for sports-related collectibles. Each figure is paired with the auction house source and month of sale. Results are retained as historical sale records and are not adjusted for inflation. This page was reviewed on October 21, 2026, including the source links, item descriptions, prices, and dates.
Autographed with Proof, “Sports Memorabilia Auction Records,” updated October 21, 2026, https://autographedwithproof.com/memorabilia-auction-records.