Caitlin Clark breaks record again - with a rookie card

July 25, 2025

A one-of-a-kind signed Caitlin Clark rookie card has shattered records, selling for $660,000 at a Fanatics Collect auction, more than doubling the previous women's sports card record. The Rookie Royalty WNBA Flawless Platinum Logowoman card features Clark's signature, a photo of her mid-dribble with a bloodied shin, and a patch from her Indiana Fever uniform. This remarkable sale exemplifies Clark's immense market value, as she now has 14 cards that have sold for amounts significantly exceeding her estimated $80,000 seasonal salary.

Who is affected

Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever star
The WNBA merchandise and memorabilia market
Sports card collectors and investors
Fanatics Collect (auction host)

What action is being taken

A Caitlin Clark rookie card is being sold at auction for a record-breaking $660,000
Clark is currently recovering from a groin injury sustained on July 15
Clark's team (Indiana Fever) is continuing their season without a timeline for her return

Why it matters

The sale more than doubles the previous women's sports card record (also held by Clark at $366,000)
The card's value far exceeds Clark's estimated seasonal salary of $80,000
It demonstrates the significant market impact and commercial value of Clark's celebrity status in women's basketball
The sale represents growing interest and investment in women's sports collectibles

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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