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Gehrig's Jersey Auction Set to Break Records

10/22/2025

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Lou Gehrig’s final Yankees jersey will be auctioned October 21, 2025, at Christie’s in New York as part of the 'American Greats' collection, with an estimated $2–$5 million.
The sale includes 174 lots, including a Jackie Robinson Hall of Fame ring and a Gehrig 1938-season bat.
Experts predict the sports memorabilia market could grow from under $30 billion to over $42 billion in the next decade, underscoring the auction’s significance.

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Lou Gehrig’s final Yankees jersey will be auctioned October 21, 2025, at Christie’s in New York as part of the 'American Greats' collection, with an estimated $2–$5 million.
The sale includes 174 lots, including a Jackie Robinson Hall of Fame ring and a Gehrig 1938-season bat.
Experts predict the sports memorabilia market could grow from under $30 billion to over $42 billion in the next decade, underscoring the auction’s significance.