A Kobe-LeBron Dual Logoman Just Surfaced After Nearly 20 Years in the Dark
The 1-of-1 card has been unseen for approximately two decades and is expected to be offered for sale.
What Happened
A 1-of-1 dual logoman card featuring Kobe Bryant and LeBron James has resurfaced after going unseen for roughly 20 years. The card is expected to be offered for sale. For context on where the ceiling sits, a 1-of-1 Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant logoman sold through Heritage Auctions for $12,932,000.
Why Collectors Should Care
A true 1-of-1 dual logoman pairing the two defining players of the 2000s is about as close to an apex card as the hobby produces. The Jordan-Kobe logoman's $12.93 million result at Heritage set a reference point, but a Kobe-LeBron pairing carries its own argument: both players are still culturally active in the market, LeBron's legacy is unfinished, and Kobe's cards have only grown in demand since his death. Whether this card challenges that record or lands somewhere below it, the sale will reset expectations for what dual logomans of this generation can bring and will draw collector attention to the broader category of early-2000s patch cards featuring both players.
Questions Collectors Are Asking
What is a logoman card?
A logoman card contains the actual manufacturer's logo patch cut from a player's game-worn jersey, typically the most premium patch available in a given product. They are almost always serial-numbered 1-of-1.
What is the record sale for a card in this category?
A 1-of-1 Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant dual logoman sold through Heritage Auctions for $12,932,000.
When will the Kobe-LeBron dual logoman be available for sale?
A sale venue and date have not been confirmed publicly.
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