LeBron James, Shohei Ohtani rookie cards sell for record prices
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:09 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
LeBron James and Shohei Ohtani have set new records with their rookie cards sold at Goldin Auctions. Ohtani’s 2018 Topps Chrome #150 SuperFractor fetched $2.56 million, up from $139,200 in 2022. James's 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection rookie patch sold for $2.93 million. These transactions highlight the increasing value of trading cards for both players, with Ohtani's card ranking as one of the top sales in sports card history. Future trading activities are anticipated as interest in collectible cards continues to grow.
- •Ohtani's rookie card sold for $2.56 million this summer.
- •LeBron's rookie patch card sold for $2.93 million.
- •Ohtani's card previously sold for $139,200 in 2022.
- •Record sales mark significant milestones in sports collectibles.
- •These transactions highlight the rising trend in card values.
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — You'll never guess how much LeBron James, Shohei Ohtani rookie cards just sold for
"LeBron James and Shohei Ohtani rookie cards sold at a record-breaking rate.
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