In a thrilling auction event held in Las Vegas, Johnny Unitas’ Super Bowl V ring stole the show by achieving an impressive sale price of $258,500. This auction, which took place before Super Bowl Sunday, showcased a variety of items from the esteemed Hall of Fame quarterback’s illustrious career, all consigned by his family. Despite leaving the game early due to injury, Unitas’ memorabilia, especially his Super Bowl ring, garnered significant interest and fetched high bids.
Notably, the auction price of Unitas’ Super Bowl V ring surpassed his 1958 NFL championship ring by more than $100,000. The latter ring commemorated his pivotal role in the legendary overtime victory against the New York Giants, a game that played a crucial role in elevating the national stature of professional football.
Alongside his Super Bowl rings, other cherished pieces of Unitas’ memorabilia found new homes at the auction. His Hall of Fame ring fetched a price of $38,175, while his 1967 NFL MVP award achieved an impressive sale of $64,625. Additionally, a pair of his signature high-top cleats was sold for $27,025.
Sharing the top sale price with Unitas’ Super Bowl ring was a Tom Brady game-worn jersey from 2014, which also sold for $258,500. This jersey, authenticated by MeiGray, was worn by Brady during the season opener against the Dolphins and represented a season where he secured his fourth of seven Super Bowl titles.
The auction also featured notable items from Anthony Munoz, the esteemed Hall of Fame offensive lineman. A game-worn Cincinnati Bengals jersey from the 1980s sold for $16,450, while the uniform from Munoz’s final NFL game realized a price of $11,456.
Continuing the flurry of sales, a game-worn Brock Purdy jersey from 2023 found a buyer willing to pay $30,550. A Lamar Jackson game-worn jersey from 2022 also attracted attention and sold for $22,325. Other notable items included a Ronnie Lott game-worn helmet from the 1980s, which fetched $19,975, a Dan Marino game-worn jersey from 1997 that sold for $17,625, and a game-used Super Bowl XXXVIII football, which went for $14,100.
This auction showcased the enduring legacy and value of memorabilia from football legends, attracting collectors and fans alike who yearn to own a piece of sports history. The impressive prices paid for iconic items like Johnny Unitas’ Super Bowl and championship rings, as well as other notable players’ memorabilia, underscore the timeless appeal and value of these precious artifacts.
