When the Indiana Fever selected Caitlin Clark with the #1 overall pick, they knew they were getting a generational talent, but what they may not have anticipated is just how quickly she’d make history—both on and off the court.
From leading the Fever to the playoffs to smashing record after record in the WNBA, Clark has become the face of women’s basketball. And now, she’s also made her mark in the world of sports memorabilia.
Clark’s autographed rookie card recently sold for a jaw-dropping $84,000 at auction, setting a new benchmark for WNBA collectibles. This sale broke the previous record of $78,000, which had been set earlier this year for another Clark item: her 2022 Bowman University Superfractor card. Clearly, collectors and fans alike can’t get enough of the rising star.
The card in question came from the Panini Instant line, a series known for its on-demand, limited-edition cards. This particular edition celebrates the Fever selecting Clark as the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
In fact, the 1-of-1 autographed version—featuring Clark holding up her new Indiana Fever jersey on stage at the draft—was the card that one lucky collector snagged. Fanatics Collect, a leading sports memorabilia platform, described the card as a collector’s dream, with Clark’s autograph adding to its immense value.
But it’s not just her rookie card breaking records. Caitlin Clark has turned the WNBA upside down during her debut season. She’s already set several jaw-dropping records, including the most points scored by a rookie in league history, the all-time scoring record for a point guard, and the most assists in a single game.
If that wasn’t enough, she also set the new record for most assists in a season by any WNBA player and logged the most triple-doubles in a rookie season. And in true Clark fashion, she overtook the legendary Diana Taurasi for second place in the most made three-pointers in a season.
Clark’s impact goes far beyond the stats, though. She’s become the must-watch player of the WNBA, drawing in bigger crowds and igniting fresh interest in the sport. Her success has propelled the Fever to the playoffs, a turnaround story that’s injected new life into the franchise. Clark is more than just a record-breaker—she’s changing the game, both figuratively and literally.
The feverish demand for her memorabilia is just another sign of her growing influence. When her Blue Viper rookie RC card, which also featured her in a Fever jersey, sold for $10,000 in a Dutch auction on draft night, it was a glimpse of what was to come. Now, at $84,000, Clark’s latest card sale solidifies her status as a major player in the world of sports collectibles.
With every game she plays and every record she breaks, Caitlin Clark is building a legacy, not just in the WNBA but across the sports world. Fans and collectors alike are witnessing the rise of a new icon, and it’s safe to say her journey is only just beginning. The Fever took a chance with the No. 1 pick, and Clark has exceeded even the highest of expectations—on the court and at the auction house.
