Kareem Abdul-Jabbar put 234 pieces of memorabilia from his legendary career up for sale through Goldin Auctions, and the lots sold for $2,947,872.25.
CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMOREKareem Abdul-Jabbar wrote that the decision to sell a large collection of memorabilia was "pretty simple" when he considered how the money could be used to benefit children. Now his Skyhook Foundation has nearly $3 million to continue its efforts to "give kids a shot that can’t be blocked."
The centerpieces of the collection were four of Abdul-Jabbar's Los Angeles Lakers championship rings from the 1980s. His 1987 title ring was the highest-selling item in the entire collection, fetching $398,937.50.Abdul-Jabbar's 1985 ring had the next highest bid at $343,700, while his rings from 1980 and 1988 sold for $245,500 each.
The legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins #GameTime to discuss why he's auctioning off his basketball memorabilia to support his Skyhook Foundation. pic.twitter.com/y67ZqZZuIb "Looking back on what I have done with my life, instead of gazing at the sparkle of jewels or gold plating celebrating something I did a long time ago, I’d rather look into the delighted face of a child holding their first caterpillar and think about what I might be doing for their future."
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