Aaron Judge Auctions Debut Jersey for $3-5 Million
Aaron Judge's Yankees debut jersey is going to auction with a $3-5 million estimated value. On Aug 13, 2016, Judge made his major league debut at Yankee Stadium.
Judge hit a home run in his first at-bat, becoming the first teammate to homer in the first at-bats of their major league debuts in the same game, along with Tyler Austin.
The white, pinstriped Yankees jersey has been photomatched to Judge's debut by third-party authenticator MeiGray. This jersey is a rare piece of sports memorabilia, featuring Judge's historic debut.
The current record for a piece of Judge memorabilia sold at public auction is the $1.5 million paid for his 62nd home run ball from the 2022 season. However, this figure has been surpassed by the $5.2 million paid for his 2013 Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Autographs one-of-one Superfractor in a private deal earlier this year.
Brahm Wachter, head of modern collectibles at Sotheby's, stated that Judge's rookie debut jersey is significant because he hit a home run in it, making it a unique piece of memorabilia.
The auction will take place from July 1 to July 20, with bidding starting at $3 million. The jersey is expected to sell for a high price, given its historical significance and rarity.
The Jeter jersey, which is also up for auction, has been photomatched to 74 regular season and postseason games in 2004, including the game in which Jeter executed "The Dive." This jersey is also a rare piece of sports memorabilia, featuring one of the most iconic moments in Yankees history.
Barry Meisel, co-founder of MeiGray, stated that the Jeter jersey is incomparable due to its extensive use during the 2004 season. The jersey is expected to sell for $500,000 to $700,000.
The auction will feature other rare sports memorabilia, including jerseys and balls from historic games. Judge's debut jersey is a highlight of the auction, featuring his first game in the major leagues.
On July 1, bidding will begin for the jerseys, with the auction closing on July 20. The estimated value of Judge's debut jersey is $3-5 million, making it a significant piece of sports memorabilia.
The Yankees have a rich history of producing talented players, and Judge is one of the most notable. His debut jersey is a rare piece of memorabilia, featuring his first game in the major leagues.
Judge is currently on the injured list with a rib stress fracture, but his debut jersey is still a highly sought-after piece of sports memorabilia. The auction will feature other rare items, including jerseys and balls from historic games.
The Sotheby's Summer Sports Marquee auction will take place from July 1 to July 20, featuring rare sports memorabilia, including Judge's debut jersey. The estimated value of the jersey is $3-5 million, making it a significant piece of sports history.