Caitlin Clark rookie card sells for record $660,000 at auction

Another day, another Caitlin Clark record. However, this piece of history didn’t happen on the hardwood, but in the auction room. On Friday, Clark’s one-of-one autographed logo patch rookie card sold for a record-shattering $660,000 at an auction.
The card was sold through Fanatics Collect’s July Premier auction. Specifically, the signed card was Clark’s 2024 Panini Flawless WNBA Platinum card. The card not only included Clark’s autograph, but a game-worn jersey logo patch.
Clark held the previous record for most expensive women’s sports card sold. In March, a Panini Prizm WNBA Signatures Gold Vinyl signed by Clark sold for 366,000 through Goldin Auctions. The sale on Friday nearly doubled the standing record amount.
Clark has missed the Indiana Fever’s last three games due to a lingering groin injury. In total, Clark has missed 12 games this season. In contrast, the former Iowa standout didn’t miss a single game during her rookie season.
Due to her injury, Clark hasn’t been able to find a rhythm on the court yet this season. She is averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game, but shooting just 36.7% from the field and 27.9% from beyond the arc.
For reference, Clark averaged more points and rebounds per game last season while shooting at a better clip from both inside and outside the 3-point line. Despite Clark’s injury issues this season, she was named a WNBA All-Star for the second consecutive season.
Alas, she ultimately didn’t participate in the All-Star Game due to her injury. She also missed the 3-point contest, which she was originally scheduled to compete in.
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Clark’s absence was obvious in the game’s ratings. Last season, there were 3.44 million viewers for the WNBA All-Star Game. Last weekend, it dipped 36% down to 2.19 million viewers, per Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports.
Fans shouldn’t expect to see Clark return to the court soon. On Friday, the Fever released a statement regarding Clark’s recovery.
“Following a July 15 injury to her right groin, Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark underwent further medical evaluations earlier this week. The team can confirm that no additional injuries or damage were discovered through the evaluations,” the statement read. “Clark will continue working with the Fever medical team on her recovery and rehabilitation, with the priority on her long-term health and well-being.
“There is no timetable available for Clark’s return, and no additional details will be provided at this time. Any further updates will be shared as they become available.”