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Michael Jordan's championship sneakers sell for record-breaking ,032,800 at auction

FILE PHOTO: The famous Nike swoosh and Air Jordan logo is seen on an Air Jordan 1 at the Brooklyn Museum in the Brooklyn borough of New Yor

The recent sale of a complete set of Michael Jordan championship Air Jordan sneakers has made history in the world of sports memorabilia. Auction house Sotheby's announced that these game-worn sneakers, which Jordan wore during the clinching victories of his six NBA titles and six NBA Finals MVPs, fetched an astounding $8,032,800. This sale has set a new global auction record for game-worn sneakers.

Known as 'The Dynasty Collection,' this set of sneakers ranks as the second-highest-grossing Jordan memorabilia auction, falling behind only the $10.1 million sale of Jordan's jersey worn in Game 1 of the 1998 'Last Dance' Finals. These sneakers hold immense significance due to their connection to Jordan's remarkable career and the moments he secured those championships.

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