Spring 2020 Premium Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/20/2020
Encapsulated and graded MINT 9 by BGS, with signature graded "10" by Beckett. Hall of Famer.
The unique abilities of Michael Jordan have inspired awe and incredulity for years among fans and commentators. But perhaps even more significant is the vast respect the incomparable star was afforded by his competitors. Magic Johnson once said, "There's Michael Jordan and then there is the rest of us." Dwyane Wade has observed, "Everything he did was groundbreaking. He did it with so much flair and so much pizazz that even today people are still trying to be like Mike." "He's amazing," Dwight Howard has said. "He's one of the reasons why we played basketball. He inspired us to do great things." Perhaps summarizing his peers' feelings in the most succinct manner, Larry Bird noted that the player was, "God disguised as Michael Jordan." Such a universally well-regarded paragon merits the tribute of the collecting hobby's finest artifacts, a splendid example of which is offered here.
Michael Jordan has penned a bold and dominating, blue ink signature on the obverse of this ultra-premium collectible; the cardfront also showcases a game worn, multicolored jersey swatch relic, an item that is creatively displayed in die-cut windows cut to the shape of Jordan's uniform number. The card's BGS condition report: Centering: 9.5, Corners: 8.5, Edges: 9, Surface: 9. A congratulatory statement on the card's back attests to the authenticity of the signature and genuineness of the patch component, and serves as Upper Deck’s COA. The limited-edition piece is serial-numbered "17/23." Mint condition.