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Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by teen at thrift store fetches over $89,000
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Claire Rush | The Associated Press , NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 21, 2026
· 3 min read
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA Finals that was bought by a teenager for $3.07 at an Oregon thrift store sold for $89,600 at auction on Monday. Quinn Brown had been eyeing a massive bin of clothes at a Goodwill store outside Portland in January when he saw someone tos...
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Key takeaway This Wilt Chamberlain jacket worn by the Lakers star during the 1972 NBA Finals was auctioned off by Sotheby’s.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The astonishing sale of Wilt Chamberlain's 1972 NBA Finals warmup jacket for nearly $90,000 is a reminder that hidden gems can be found in the most unexpected places, even thrift stores. While this particular discovery was made in Oregon, it's not hard to imagine a similar find being made in a Frisco thrift store. The city's growing population and thriving community mean that unique and valuable items can easily end up on local store shelves. As Frisco continues to attract new residents and businesses, the potential for unexpected discoveries like this one increases. Local thrift stores and second-hand shops may hold secrets and surprises waiting to be uncovered by keen-eyed shoppers like Quinn Brown. The story of the Chamberlain jacket serves as a fascinating example of the potential for hidden treasures in everyday places, and Frisco residents may want to keep a closer eye on their local thrift stores in the hopes of stumbling upon their own valuable find.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA Finals that was bought by a teenager for $3.07 at an Oregon thrift store sold for $89,600 at auction on Monday. Quinn Brown had been eyeing a massive bin of clothes at a Goodwill store outside Portland in January when he saw someone tos...
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