Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's UCLA jersey expected to exceed $1 million at auction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:49 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
A rare Kareem Abdul-Jabbar jersey is on track to sell for more than $1 million in an auction ending on August 16. The jersey, worn during critical games for UCLA in the late 1960s, has been authenticated as the only known example from those matches. Auctioneers confirmed its significance, linking it to Abdul-Jabbar's achievements, including a national championship victory in 1968. The item emphasizes Abdul-Jabbar's legacy as one of college basketball's greatest players, having won three titles with UCLA and finishing his professional career as the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
- •Jersey worn by Abdul-Jabbar during 1968 national championship
- •Auction ends August 16, 2026
- •Only known jersey tied to multiple significant games
- •Abdul-Jabbar is recognized as a dominant college player
- •Authenticity verified by Grey Flannel Auctions
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Rare Kareem Abdul-Jabbar UCLA jersey tops $1 million at auction
"Give up a transistor radio, get a rare Kareem Abdul-Jabbar jersey that is going to fetch more than $1 million.
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