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The Most Valuable Collectors' Items in History

283. Michael Jordan’s “Flu Game” Sneakers

Manufacturer: Nike (Air Jordan 12s)
Original price: $ 200 * (adjusted for inflation)
Value today: $ 1.38 million *

Michael Jordan is known as one of the best basketball players, not only because of his innate talent, but also because of his work ethic. This work ethic was made famous during the 1997 NBA Finals, when Jordan, despite having the flu, scored 38 points to propel his Chicago Bulls to a Game 5 victory.

SportsMemorabilia-Michael Jordan Flu Game Shoes ©G Fiume/Getty Images | @AFP News Agency/Youtube

The “Flu Game” would later become one of the most well-known highlights of Jordan’s career. In 2023, signed Air Jordan 12 shoes (which Jordan had gifted to a ball boy after the win) sold for nearly US$1.4 million on Goldin Auction.

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