Vintage Wilt Chamberlain Jacket Found in Thrift Store Sells for 90,000

A 19-year-old vintage clothing reseller from Portland has turned a three-dollar thrift store find into a massive financial windfall. Quinn Brown purchased a Los Angeles Lakers warm-up jacket at a Goodwill outlet, unaware of its historical significance.

After conducting research, he discovered the garment was worn by the legendary Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA Finals. The jacket, which features Chamberlain's name embroidered on it, was authenticated by Sotheby's through photo-matching techniques.

Experts compared the stitching and details of the yellow and purple jacket with archival footage from the championship series against the New York Knicks. Chamberlain, who stood 2.

16 meters tall, wore the jacket during the series where he was named MVP. The rare piece of sports memorabilia eventually sold for 90,000 dollars, marking an incredible return on the initial investment.