This archive report was first published on 20 August 2019.
On August 19, 2019, a rare piece of sports memorabilia made history when a basketball jersey once owned by former US President Barack Obama sold for Sh12 million ($120,000) at a Dallas auction house.
The number 23 jersey, which belonged to 18-year-old Obama while he was a senior at Punahou High School in Hawaii, is a testament to the former President's passion for basketball.
According to Heritage Auctions, the jersey was valued at $100,000 before it was sold, making it a significant profit for the buyer.
Obama's love for basketball is well-documented, and he was often seen playing during his tenure at the White House, with presidential staffers, celebrities, or other guests.
