The 2024 Panini Flawless WNBA set release included a one-of-a-kind Caitlin Clark Platinum Rookie Logowoman Patch Auto card, which sold for an astonishing $660,000. This sale broke the record for the highest price ever paid for a women’s sports trading card, a milestone that marks Clark’s meteoric rise as one of the most sought-after athletes in the collectible card market.
Details Behind the Record Sale
This unique rookie card was inscribed with “769 pts and counting,” highlighting Clark’s impressive scoring total during her rookie season playing for the Indiana Fever. The auction at Fanatics Collect drew 26 competitive bids, ultimately driving the final price to $660,000. This amount far surpassed the previous record, which was also held by a Caitlin Clark card.
Clark’s Growing Presence in the Collectibles Market
According to Card Ladder, Caitlin Clark now boasts 10 individual card sales exceeding $100,000 in 2024 alone. The runner-up sale was a Panini Prizm WNBA Signatures Gold Vinyl Prizm Rookie Auto 1/1, which fetched $366,000 in late March. Earlier in the year, Clark’s first breakout sale above $100,000 was recorded in December 2023, when her Select WNBA Signatures Gold Vinyl Rookie Auto 1/1 sold for $234,850.
Clark’s Bowman cards also gained notable attention during her collegiate career at the University of Iowa. The highest Bowman card sale to date took place in January 2024, when her 1st Bowman Superfractor Auto 1-of-1 was auctioned for $78,000.
Additional Noteworthy Caitlin Clark Card Sales
Besides the Flawless Logowoman record-breaking card, Clark’s 2024 Panini Royalty National Treasures Rookie Patch Auto, limited to only five copies, achieved a sale price of $78,000. These results confirm her dominance not just on the court but also within the sports collecting community.
The Broader Impact on Women’s Sports Collectibles
Caitlin Clark’s extraordinary rookie card sales highlight a significant shift in the women’s sports hobby, driving unprecedented valuation and enthusiasm. As her WNBA career with the Indiana Fever continues to develop, the record-breaking price of her rookie cards is likely to fuel even greater interest and investment in women’s sports memorabilia.
This landmark sale reinforces Clark’s position as a superstar athlete and collector favorite, setting a new standard for emerging players in the hobby.
Future Expectations for Caitlin Clark and the Women’s Sports Card Market
With Clark already reaching historic heights as a rookie, collectors and fans will be closely watching how her career unfolds and how her card values evolve. As she continues to break records on the court, her memorabilia is expected to remain highly prized, helping to elevate the profile and market of women’s sports collectibles overall.
“769 pts and counting” —Inscription on the card