Game-worn NFL football jerseys score mightily at auction

This Patrick Mahomes-signed and framed Kansas City Chiefs jersey earned $1,120 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2020. Image courtesy of Canuck Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.
This Patrick Mahomes-signed and framed Kansas City Chiefs jersey earned $1,120 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2020. Image courtesy of Canuck Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.
This Patrick Mahomes-signed and framed Kansas City Chiefs jersey earned $1,120 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2020. Image courtesy of Canuck Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Organized sports draws millions of fans annually, but arguably, the most exciting games are National Football League matchups. Pure power, athletic finesse and a battle of wits and brawn are on full display in football; fans could hardly ask for more. And what better way to show love for a favorite team than donning its official team apparel? The sports memorabilia market was estimated at $26 billion in 2022 and shows no signs of slowing down. Game-worn NFL football jerseys are a prime collectible.

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Trunks Muhammad Ali wore in final fight headline at Chiswick, Feb. 14

Muhammad Ali’s game-worn MacGregor boxing shorts from his final fight in 1981, estimated at £15,000-£20,000 (about $18,500-$24,700). Image courtesy of Chiswick Auctions
Muhammad Ali’s game-worn MacGregor boxing shorts from his final fight in 1981, estimated at £15,000-£20,000 (about $18,500-$24,700). Image courtesy of Chiswick Auctions
Muhammad Ali’s game-worn MacGregor boxing trunks from his final fight in 1981, estimated at £15,000-£20,000 (about $18,500-$24,700). Image courtesy of Chiswick Auctions

LONDON – A unique souvenir from Muhammad Ali’s final boxing match will be offered at the Autographs and Memorabilia sale hosted by Chiswick Auctions on Tuesday, February 14. The satin MacGregor boxing trunks were worn by Ali on December 11, 1981 during the Drama in Bahama bout held in Nassau that pitted him against Jamaican Trevor Berbick. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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