Mickey Mantle Baseball Card Breaks Record As Sports Memorabilia Soar

Mickey Mantle Baseball Card Breaks Record As Sports Memorabilia Soar

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Business, History

9th - 10th Grade

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A rare sports card sold for a record-breaking $12.6 million at Heritage Auctions, marking the highest price ever paid for sports memorabilia. The card, in near-perfect condition, was originally purchased by Anthony Giordano, a New Jersey entrepreneur, for $50,000 in 1991. This sale highlights the potential for significant returns on investment in collectibles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the selling price of the sports card that broke the record?

10 million dollars

12.6 million dollars

15 million dollars

20 million dollars

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which auction house conducted the sale of the rare sports card?

Christie's

Sotheby's

Bonhams

Heritage Auctions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the sports card sale mentioned in the video?

It was the most expensive sports memorabilia ever sold.

It was the first card sold by Heritage Auctions.

It was the first card ever sold at auction.

It was the oldest card ever discovered.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the seller of the sports card?

Babe Ruth

Michael Jordan

Anthony Giordano

Tom Brady

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did Anthony Giordano originally pay for the card in 1991?

10,000 dollars

50,000 dollars

25,000 dollars

100,000 dollars