Like the player who wore it on his way to basketball immortality, a1992-93 Michael Jordan Game-Worn Chicago Bulls Uniform soared to $2.63 million to lead Heritages May 16 to 18 Spring Sports Catalog Auction to $18,487,695. Two independent authenticators combined to photo-match this jersey and shorts as having been worn by Jordan in 17 games during the 1992-93 season, as well as on the Oct. 18, 1993, cover of Sports Illustrated. It is only fitting that the player many consider the greatest in the history of the sport should produce the highest result in this auction, said Chris Ivy, Heritages director of sports auctions. Even now, long after the end of his playing career, he remains arguably the most coveted athlete from any sport among collectors. That this uniform is complete, with both a jersey and shorts, was photo-matched to games and appeared on the cover of what was the top sports publication for a generation makes this an absolute trophy for its new owner. Not surprisingly, Jordan memorabilia of all kinds roused eager bidders, who took their shots at a multitude of MJ items, including a1985 Game-Worn and Signed Nike Air Jordan 1 sneakers that brought $152,500; a1995 SP Top Prospects Autographs Michael Jordan #14 BGS Gem Mint 9.5, Beckett Auto 10 that is one of just three tied for the top Beckett grade and fetched a winning bid of $140,300; a1997 SkyBox E-X2001 (Essential Credentials Future) #9 BGS NM-MT 8 that ended at $128,100; and a1998 Hoops (Slam Bams) #1 BGS Mint 9 that closed at $88,450. One lot set a record weeks before the auction closed and kept flying like the 630 career home runs belted by the superstar it spotlights. Prior to this auction, no Ken Griffey Jr. card ever sold for six figures. But bidders kept taking their cuts at the 1998 SkyBox E-X 2001 Ken Griffey Jr. (Essential Credentials Now) No. 10 PSA Mint 9 that was offered in this auction until it climbed all the way to $280,600. Issued when Griffey was the reigning American League MVP, this card has been called his best and is No. 4 among just 10 ultra-rarities that were inserted into 1998 SkyBox packs, and it is tied with one other example for the highest grade. One lucky bidders shot was on target for a2009 Topps Chrome Stephen Curry (Gold Refractor) #101 PSA Mint 9 numbered 22/50 that realized $237,900. Featuring the Golden State Warriors star who is widely regarded as the greatest shooter in the history of the sport, this is one of the key rookie rarities during the 2009 season and an undeniable trophy from a limited run of just 50 that ranks better than all but two in PSAs population. The player sometimes referred to as the next BabeRuth also grabbed a share of the spotlight when a one-of-one2024 Transcendent Collection Shohei Ohtani (60 Topps - Superfractor Auto) #60SFA-SO PSA Gem Mint 10, PSA/DNA Auto 10drew a winning bid of $189,100. The biggest star in the game raised the demand for this unique card by signing it, twice: once in English and once in Japanese. More than three dozen bids poured in for a1963 Topps Football Complete Set (170)that brought $146,400. This exceptional set of 170 cards, which ranks second-finest on the PSA set registry, boasts a Whos Who? of stars from the era, including Jim Brown, Johnny Unitas, Ray Berry, Don Meredith, Sonny Jurgenson, Jim Taylor, Y.A. Tittle, Fran Tarkenton and Rosey Grier. With the exception of two NM 7 cards, every card in the set graded NM-MT 8 to Gem Mint 10. A1989 Joe Montana Game-Worn and Signed San Francisco 49ers jersey realized $94,550, and a signed 1990 Topps USA George H.W. Bush (White House Issue) #USA1 PSA Authentic, PSA/DNA Auto 8 card sold for $51,240. For complete results, visit www.HA.com/50077.