Joe Montana jersey worn in 49ers win over Bengals in Super Bowl 23 sells for record price
The jersey Joe Montana was wearing when the 49ers quarterback led his epic game-winning drive against the Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII sold for a record $1.2 million at auction on Wednesday.
The amount beat out the previous record, $480,000 for a 2021 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tom Brady jersey, that was set last year.
🗣️ NEW RECORD
The highest price of any #NFL jersey ever sold. pic.twitter.com/jJBu7eOCaM— Goldin (@GoldinCo) March 2, 2023
"It's only right that the two greatest quarterbacks of all time are still trading off records, even in retirement," Ken Goldin, founder of Goldin Auctions, which auctioned off the jersey, told USA TODAY.
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The jersey was actually worn by Montana in two Super Bowls. In addition to Super Bowl XXIII, he wore it against the Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Joe Montana's 49ers jersey worn in Super Bowl XXIII sets record price
