by Brandon Richard
Auction house SCP recently launched its Mid-Summer Classic auction lot, featuring a wide range of collectible vintage sports memorabilia. As usual, Michael Jordan pieces are among the main attractions, including five pairs of his game-worn sneakers.
A journey through Jordan’s career, the auctions start with a pair of Converse from his time at UNC and end with an Air Jordan 18 he wore during his final NBA season in Washington. In between, there’s an Air Jordan 2 and two pairs of Air Jordan 7s.
The Nike Air Ship worn by Jordan early in his rookie season was recently sold by SCP for $71,000.
Read on for a closer look at these piece of history.
Converse Pro Star (1982)
Current Bid: $0,000
This pair was apparently worn by Jordan early in UNC's 1982 National Championship season.
Air Jordan 2 (1987)
Current Bid: $2,363
Worn during the 1986-87 season, Jordan’s third campaign, this Air Jordan 2 was sourced from a former Chicago Bulls equipment manager. The game(s) Jordan wore this pair in haven’t been pinpointed and the midsoles show significant deterioration.
Air Jordan 7 "Hare" (1992)
Current Bid: $2,750
This pair of “Hare” Air Jordan 7s was given to a Detroit Pistons ballboy following a game against the visiting Chicago Bulls. Jordan went for 34 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in an 87-85 victory over the Bad Boys.
Air Jordan 7 "Olympic" (1992)
Current Bid: $0,000
A former teammate of Jordan’s reportedly handed over this game-worn pair of “Olympic” 7s from the Dream Team’s historic run in Barcelona. The shoes look odd with replaced white laces, though.
Air Jordan 18 "Royal" (2003)
Current Bid: $2,500
The most hilarious story out of all the game-worn Jordans, this pair of 18s was gifted to former New Orleans Hornets wing Stacey Augmon after Jordan lit him up for 45 points in a 109-104 Wizards victory on February 1, 2003.