# US teen finds rare Wilt Chamberlain jacket at thrift store, resells for $89,600

A teenager in the United States purchased a vintage jacket once owned by basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain at a thrift store for a few dollars. The jacket was later authenticated and sold at auction for $89,600, highlighting the potential value of rare sports memorabilia in secondhand shops.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/22/wilt-chamberlain-jacket-thrift-store) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:20:30 GMT