American baseball legend, 1895–1948
The Pele shirt from the 1958 World Cup final has sold for a record price at auction, highlighting the enduring value of football memorabilia. Sotheby’s reports ten bids from more than five bidders, making it the second-most valuable football shirt sold to date.
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South Africa has sealed a 3-1 series win over New Zealand in Baltimore after a second-half surge, extending their Rugby World Cup buildup with a dominant performance in the USA.
A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan Bulls jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has sold in a private deal for around $14 million, traded to Ron Firman of Miami. The sale cements the piece as the second-highest price for a game-worn jersey, behind Babe Ruth’s 1932 World Series jersey at $24.12 million. Hunt Auctions says the jersey’s history and Jordan’s Last Dance season underwrite the price.