A vintage jersey worn by Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce in 2019 set a personal record at auction, and auctioneers are crediting Taylor Swift with the success.
Goldin, a New Jersey company, sold the tight end jersey for $36,905, Forbes magazine reported Thursday. This was used during the Chiefs' November 18, 2019 game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Mexico. Number 87 scored a touchdown in this match.
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It must be said that the price of such an object has skyrocketed. In 2020, a jersey Kelce wore during the 2019 American Association Finals sold for just over $2,500, according to Forbes. After the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory, a new buyer purchased it for $10,000.
Image from the website goldin.co
The 34-year-old athlete's relationship with the popular singer caused his popularity to skyrocket. Devices bearing his name sell better in official stores and auctioneers rub their hands.
“Travis Kelce made history with the record sale of a game-worn Kelce jersey, highlighting the impact of the fanfare surrounding the player and Taylor Swift,” Goldin wrote to the business media outlet. With the Chiefs on the verge of securing their playoff spot, we expect the demand and value of Kelce memorabilia to increase.”
The Chiefs have five games left in the regular season, but are comfortably in first place in the American West Division with an 8-4 record.