Caitlin Clark Rookie Card Sells $317K Third-Highest Women's Sports Auction

Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever star and 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, has become a dominant force in the sports memorabilia market, with her collectible cards selling for record-breaking prices. Her 2024 Panini Instant Rookie Royalty Immaculate Logowoman 1/1 card recently sold at auction for $317,000, marking the third-highest price ever for a Clark card and the third-most paid for a women's sports card publicly sold. This sale follows her Flawless Logowoman 1/1 card, which set a women's sports card auction record at $660,000 the previous month. Clark's memorabilia has gained significant value despite her injury-affected sophomore season, highlighting her marketing impact and the growing visibility of women's basketball. The Panini 2024 Rookie Royalty WNBA collection features three high-end Clark cards—Flawless, Immaculate, and National Treasures—with another National Treasures card upcoming in auction. These auction results underscore the so-called 'Clark Effect,' where her legacy and influence extend well beyond the basketball court, even as discussions around WNBA pay equity continue.