Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By The Mercury News
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A remarkable discovery at an Oregon thrift store turned into a significant sports memorabilia windfall when a teenager's $3.07 purchase—a warmup jacket belonging to basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain from the 1972 NBA Finals—sold at auction for $89,600. This extraordinary price appreciation highlights the unexpected value hidden in vintage collectibles and demonstrates how a fortunate find can transform into a life-changing investment for savvy shoppers willing to explore thrift stores.
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Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction
By CLAIRE RUSH PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was bought by a teenager for $3.07 at an Oregon thrift store sold for $89,600 at auction on Monday. Quinn Brown had been…
