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Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction

Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Kevin Boulandier, WSVN 7 News · July 21, 2026 · 3 min read

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 eyeing a massive bin of clothes at a Goodwill store outside Portland in January when

Why this matters in The Miami

The story of a thrift store find turning into a six-figure auction sale is a fascinating one, and for Miamians, it's a reminder that hidden gems can be found in the most unexpected places. While this particular discovery was made in Oregon, it's not hard to imagine a similar scenario playing out in Miami's own thrift stores, which are often treasure troves of unique and vintage items. The city's diverse neighborhoods, such as Little Havana and Wynwood, are home to a wide range of second-hand shops and vintage boutiques, each with its own unique character and inventory. As the story of Quinn Brown and the Wilt Chamberlain jacket shows, even the most unlikely of finds can have significant value and historical significance, making it a thrilling prospect for thrifters and collectors in Miami to go on the hunt for their own hidden treasures.

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Category: sports · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: WSVN 7 News · Reading time: 3 min

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Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction

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