Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers Jacket Fetches $89,600 at Auction
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Wilt Chamberlain's Lakers Jacket Fetches $89,600 at Auction

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A vintage warmup jacket belonging to basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain has been sold for a significant sum after being discovered in an Oregon thrift store. The item attracted considerable interest from collectors and ultimately reached a price of $89,600 at Sotheby's.

The jacket originally surfaced at a Goodwill location in Portland, Oregon, where it was found by 19-year-old Quinn Brown. Brown subsequently consigned the jacket to Sotheby’s for auction.

The item sold on Monday for $89,600, including the buyer's premium. The final price reflects the collectible value associated with items owned by prominent sports figures like Chamberlain, a dominant force in the NBA during the 1960s and 70s.

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