Kobe Bryant’s Signed Lakers Card Fetches $1.2M at Auction
An autographed trading card of Kobe Bryant from his 2003-04 season has achieved remarkable sales success. The card sold for $1.22 million at Goldin Auctions last Saturday, making it a significant highlight in sports collectibles.
Kobe Bryant’s Signed Lakers Card Auction Details
This card is a part of the Upper Deck Exquisite Collection, specifically the Emblems of Endorsements series. It features two game-used jersey patches along with Bryant’s signature in blue ink. Graded as Near Mint-Mint 8 by PSA, this card is numbered eight out of a limited 15 copies.
Significance of the Sale
- Sale Price: $1.22 million (including buyer’s premium)
- Third-highest price for a solo Bryant card sold at public auction
- Number of Bids: 52, with a top bid of $1 million
According to ESPN analyst Dan Hajducky, this particular sale has once again highlighted the immense value connected with Kobe Bryant’s memorabilia.
Previous Record Holder
Kobe Bryant is also linked to the most expensive trading card sold at public auction. In August, a dual-autograph card featuring both Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan fetched a staggering $12.932 million at Heritage Auctions. This further emphasizes the rising demand for memorabilia from these iconic players.
The successful auction of the autographed Lakers card reinforces Kobe Bryant’s lasting legacy within the sports community and the growing market for high-value trading cards.
