In addition, Caitlin Clark, the generational talent who was just chosen as the first overall pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, is dominating the culture. Her 2024 WNBA rookie card just went for a record-breaking $660,000! Such a phenomenal transaction was made at one of the live auctions held by Fanatics Collect. This event helped to establish her as a pioneer in the women’s sports memorabilia.
Her rookie card includes an awesome picture of Clark, her cut auto, and a patch from her Fever Uni. The point total of “769 pts and counting” references her amazing record-setting career. It draws attention to the record-breaking points she scored like a rookie last season. Initial extended bidding on the card opened at $336,000 showing just how desirable Clark’s memorabilia can be in the sports collectibles market.
This latest sale surpasses Clark’s own previous record for the highest-selling women’s sports card, which was $366,000 in March. Her jump in the sports collectibles space is incredible. Fourteen of her cards have sold at public auctions for over her projected one-season earnings of about $80,000.
At 23 years old, Clark already has made remarkable contributions to the growth and popularity of women’s basketball. She led the Iowa Hawkeyes to back-to-back NCAA championships. Along the way, she broke the all-time Division I scoring record for men and women. After an incredible collegiate career, she went on to win rookie of the year in her debut season with the Fever.
Even with all her success on the court, Clark hit a major bump when she strained her groin on July 15. At the moment, no timeline has been given as to when she will be able to return to the court. This injury is in stark opposition to her recent victories. It’s no wonder she’s still making waves with her elite athleticism and record-setting sales numbers for her trading card collection.