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Auction For Caitlin Clark Rookie Card Proves She's A Generational Talent

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Jul 25, 2025 4:07 PM ET

Caitlin Clark doesn't need to be on the hardwood to send basketball fans into a frenzy

Unfortunately, Clark has been sidelined since July 15 due to a groin injury. The Indiana Fever announced this week that there's no timetable for her return. It's possible her absence will linger for a whole since the team's priority is "her long-term health and well-being."

On Thursday night, the Fever defeated the las Vegas Aces without Clark. They received strong performances from Kelsey Mitchell, Natasha Howard, Sophie Cunningham and Aliyah Boston.

While the Fever were taking on the Aces on Thursday night, Fanatics held its Collect’s July Premier Auction. There was a one-of-one Caitlin Clark card that received a few very generous bids.

When the dust settled, a fan of the Iowa legend bid $660,00 on a 2024 Rookie Royalty WNBA Flawless Logowoman. That makes it the most expensive card of any female athlete.

Just to put Clark's popularity and potential into perspective, the previous record for highest-selling women's sports card was $366,000. That was the final price for Clark's 2024 Panini Prizm WNBA Signatures Gold Vinyl Prizm card.

From ESPN's report:

Another Clark card, also from Panini's recent Rookie Royalty WNBA release, might challenge the newly set record. A 1-of-1 numbered, autographed Clark Logowoman currently sits at $219,600 (with buyer's premium) at Goldin Auctions and is due to enter extended bidding Aug. 9.

Suffice to say, Clark is in a league of her own when it comes to popularity for women's athletes.

Hopefully, we'll see the former No. 1 pick back on the hardwood soon.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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