1984 Michael Jordan Type 1 photo tops Lelands’ Summer Auction

A 1984 original Type 1 photo of Michael Jordan’s NBA debut topped Lelands’ Summer Classic Auction, which Aug. 5.

The Jordan photo, which sold for $141,954, is from his NBA debut on Oct. 26, 1984 at Chicago Stadium against the Washington Bullets. 

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Authenticated by PSA, the photo shows Jordan dribbling up court with his tongue hanging out, which became a trademark look for the NBA superstar. The 8-by-10 black- and-white photo was taken for the Chicago Sun-Times.

The other top seller in the auction was a 1958 Alifabolaget Pele rookie card. The #635 Pele Rookie Brazil National Team card, graded PSA NM+ 7.5, sold for $168,958. 

Pele’s rookie card was issued when the 17-year-old phenom led Brazil to the World Cup title. Only 120 have been graded, with only 15 earning a higher grade.

Other auction highlights include:

• A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card (PSA EX-MT 6) for $159,312.

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• A 1989 Joe Montana signed, game-worn and photo-matched 49ers jersey for $107,828.

• A 1954 Hank Aaron Major League debut ticket stub (PSA EX5) for $42,672.

• 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers World Series Championship staff ring for $36,210.

• Thurman Munson single-signed baseballs (PSA 8.5 overall) for $34,122.

• A 1788 George Washington-signed and hand-addressed free frank envelope to James Madison regarding Virginia’s ratification of the Constitution for $24,604.