Heritage Auctions Unveils Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction

Dallas, August 21, 2025

News Summary

Heritage Auctions showcased its Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction, featuring 1,400 collectibles and anticipated sales surpassing $40 million. The standout item is a unique Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant Dual Logoman card, currently valued at $6.9 million. The auction runs in two sessions, with the first set to close on August 23 and the second on August 24, attracting serious collectors and sports fans alike.

Dallas — Heritage Auctions previewed its Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction on Wednesday, an event featuring 1,400 items and expected to generate more than $40 million in total sales. The auction’s centerpiece is a Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant Dual Logoman card currently carrying combined bids and buyer’s premium of approximately $6.9 million, a level that would make it the most expensive basketball card ever sold if finalized.

What happened

The auction preview displayed a wide range of sports collectibles spanning more than a century, from items dating to the late 1800s through pieces made in 2025. The collection includes trading cards, game-worn memorabilia, autographs, photographs, and historic tickets. Bidding began in July, and the live bidding rounds are scheduled to close on August 23 and 24 in two sessions: the first session will conclude on Saturday and covers the first 140 high-value items, while the second session will close on Sunday.

Key item and current bidding

The most notable lot is a one-of-a-kind Dual Logoman card containing authenticated pieces of game-worn jerseys from both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, together with both players’ autographs. The card is classified as a one of one, meaning there is no other card of the same composition known to exist. The uniqueness of the card, together with its connection to two of basketball’s most prominent players and the fact that Kobe Bryant died at a young age, contributes to strong collector interest and very high bidding levels. At the preview, the running bid including buyer’s premium stood at about $6.9 million.

Items on offer and audience

Beyond the marquee card, the auction presents a broad spectrum of collectible categories. Items range from rare early-era pieces to contemporary limited releases, and many are accompanied by documented provenance or notable backstories. The mix of historical significance and scarcity is positioned to attract both serious sports collectors and general sports fans. The physical preview remains open for public viewing through the remainder of the week.

Auction mechanics and schedule

• Bidding opened in July and continues until the scheduled session closings on August 23-24.
• Session one includes the top 140 high-value lots and will close on Saturday.
• Session two will close on Sunday and includes the remaining lots.
• All items will continue to be on display during the preview period leading up to the closing dates.

Context and significance

High-profile sports auctions have progressively set new price records as demand for rare, authenticated memorabilia increases among collectors and investors. Cards and game-worn items that combine rarity, player legacy, and authenticated game use tend to command the highest prices. Unique items identified as “one of one” typically attract competitive bidding because no equivalent piece exists for direct comparison, elevating both the collectible’s cultural significance and market value.

The inclusion of material from different eras—in some cases spanning more than a century—illustrates the breadth of the market, where early artifacts are valued for historical context and modern pieces may be sought for scarcity and condition. The preview and auction serve as an opportunity for buyers to inspect items in person and for observers to track bidding levels that may set new records in the sports memorabilia market.

Practical information for interested parties

• Previews: Items are available to view during the preview period through the week prior to auction close.
• Bidding: Active bidding began in July and will continue electronically and during the scheduled session closings on August 23-24.
• Sessions: Watch the first session for the most high-value lots; the session schedule divides the auction across consecutive days for staggered closing.

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Additional Resources

• Dallas News
• Wikipedia: Sports Memorabilia
• ESPN
• Google Search: Hank Aaron memorabilia
• Rapaport
• Google Scholar: Heritage auctions
• Intelligent Collector
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Collecting
• Texas Monthly
• Google News: Kevin Von Erich memorabilia
• WFAA

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