The sports card hobby has officially reached new heights. On Saturday, a 2007–08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman card featuring both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant shattered records by selling for an incredible $12.932 million at auction, making it the most expensive sports card ever sold.
The Card: Jordan & Bryant Together
The card isn’t just rare—it’s one of a kind. Featuring game-worn jersey patches and autographs of both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, it represents the only dual Logoman auto card ever made of the two legends.
The 2007–08 Exquisite Collection is already considered one of the most iconic modern sets, but this Dual Logoman stands above them all. It’s the only signed 50th anniversary Logoman of Jordan and the only dual autograph relic pairing Jordan and Bryant.
For collectors, it’s the holy grail:
- Jordan is widely considered the GOAT of basketball cards.
- Kobe remains one of the most beloved and collected athletes of all time.
Why the Price Was So Shocking
While many expected this card to break records, the nearly $13 million final hammer price stunned even seasoned collectors. Hobby experts noted that while a game-worn jersey could sell for millions, this card is far scarcer than jerseys—making it more like a piece of art than memorabilia.
Adam Gray of Basketball Card Fanatic Magazine put it best:
“It’s the best version of the Logoman on the best player ever, and it’s the one-of-one with these two players who are inseparably connected.”
Expert Reactions to the Record Sale
Several leaders in the collectibles industry weighed in on the sale:
- Jesse Craig (Acquir co-founder): “I’m not surprised by any number for this card. It’s one of, if not the greatest basketball cards ever made. This sale sets a floor for it.”
- Adam Gray (Basketball Card Fanatic Magazine): “Jordan and Kobe are the two most collected basketball players ever. This might actually be the single best basketball card in the world.”
- Simeon Lipman (Antiques Roadshow): “This result is the apex of manufactured rarity. The buyer should release a statement to allay collector fears of manipulation.”
- Leighton Sheldon (Just Collect): “It shows a new dawn is coming. Awareness is rising rapidly, and prices will continue to appreciate on the best items.”
What This Means for the Hobby
This sale signals that modern sports cards, even with “manufactured scarcity,” are now seen as investment-grade assets. While vintage cards like the Honus Wagner T206 and 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle have long dominated headlines, this record proves modern grails can command even higher prices.
Collectors and investors alike see the Jordan–Bryant Dual Logoman as a historic piece of basketball history—a one-of-one that may never surface again in a public auction.
Final Thoughts
The 2007–08 Upper Deck Exquisite Dual Logoman Jordan & Bryant card has officially claimed its spot as the most expensive sports card in history, selling for $12.9 million. More than just cardboard, it’s a cultural artifact—capturing the legacies of two of basketball’s greatest icons, forever linked.
As one expert noted:
“There are lots of game jerseys. But there are only a few cards in the world that you can say might actually be the single best basketball card in existence.”