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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 · Byline on the source page: Kevin Boulandier , as published by WSVN 7 News
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about this sale, including the jacket's history and the auction process, are available from the source, which reported the final sale price to be over $89,000. The item in question is a jacket previously owned by a basketball legend.
A significant sale occurred at auction. The item in question is a jacket previously owned by a basketball legend. It was initially purchased for a low price at a thrift store.
The jacket's value was determined to be substantial, with multiple bids placed. In total, 48 bids were received. Further details about this sale, including the jacket's history and the auction process, are available from the source, which reported the final sale price to be over $89,000.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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