1. Ticket Stub Trove—$957,000 for Rare Jordan Debut Tickets Held for Decades

📰 📅 2025 Report: Four ticket stubs from Michael Jordan’s 1984 NBA debut were purchased for $54 by a family attending the game in Chicago, USA. Preserved for decades, the red season-ticket stubs were later professionally graded and sold for a combined $957,100. Discovered among personal keepsakes, they are documented among the rarest examples known.

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2. Masters Marvel—$470,857 for $6 Golf Ticket Kept in a Folder

📰 📅 2025 Report: A rare 1934 Augusta National Invitation Tournament badge (ticket)—signed by champion Horton Smith and other golf legends—was inherited by a family in the Carolinas, USA. Originally purchased for about $6 in 1934, the badge sat unknowingly in a folder before selling at auction for $470,857. Only three intact examples are known.

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3. Debut Ticket—$468,000 for Michael Jordan's First NBA Game Ticket Found in Basement

📰 📅 2023 Report: In Connecticut, USA, a man discovered a priceless ticket to Michael Jordan’s debut NBA game from 1984—stored in a manila folder in his basement. Recognized as the only complete ticket of its kind, its rarity and pristine condition significantly elevated its value, ultimately fetching $468,000 at auction. This ticket not only captures a pivotal moment in sports history but also holds immense nostalgic value, making it a collectible of considerable historical importance. The sale, highlighted by a vibrant auction event, underscored the enduring impact of sports memorabilia.

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4. Historic Ticket—$141,000 for Mickey Mantle's Debut Baseball Ticket

📰 📅 2021 Report: In the United States, a ticket stub from Mickey Mantle's 1951 debut—unexpectedly discovered in a memorabilia box—sold for $141,395. Originally priced at $3, this rare ticket was found among old baseball schedules and tickets. The ticket, from Yankee Stadium, marks a significant historical moment as it represents Mantle's first game and hit in the majors.

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5. Griffey Gem—$40,100 for Unused 1989 Tickets Found in Storage

📰 📅 2024 Report: A retired Oakland A's fan in New Mexico sold 13 unused tickets from the 1989 season, including the only known full ticket from Ken Griffey Jr.'s MLB debut. Purchased for $130, the lot fetched $40,100 after 113 bids on eBay. The man found the tickets in storage while decluttering.

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6. Gridiron Grail—$31,200 for $12 Super Bowl I Tickets Found in Virginia Home

📰 📅 2019 Report: Unused full tickets to Super Bowl I, originally bought for $12 each, were uncovered by a family in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, after decades stored in an envelope. The rare tickets—kept after the owner skipped the 1967 game in Los Angeles—sold for $31,200 at auction, highlighting their museum-level rarity.

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7. Junk Drawer Treasure—$22,200 Ticket From Historic Game Found at Home

📰 📅 2022 Report: A U.S. man uncovered a sports treasure after finding a worn 1962 basketball ticket stub in a junk drawer at his home in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA. Bought for just a few dollars, the stub from Wilt Chamberlain’s historic 100-point game was authenticated and reportedly sold at auction for $22,200 following publication.

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