The 'Creepy' NBA Trading Card That's Worth a Fortune

If you are a sports memorabilia collector or enthusiast, you might be surprised to discover that a seemingly ordinary 1990 NBA card hides a chilling detail that has skyrocketed its market value. It is not a tribute to a legendary basketball moment or an autographed card, but the involvement of two faces in the crowd immortalized behind the player featured on the card.

The protagonist of this strange story is the card of Mark Jackson , historic point guard of the New York Knicks. On the card, next to Jackson in action, there are two spectators who seem to be enthusiastically following the game. But those same two boys – sitting just behind Jackson – are actually the brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez , sadly known for the brutal murder of their parents that took place in Beverly Hills on August 20, 1989. At the time, no one could have imagined that they were responsible for such a brutal crime.

After their parents died, the Menendez brothers began to live a life of luxury thanks to their inheritance , attending exclusive events, such as NBA games at Madison Square Garden. The photographer captured that scene during a Knicks game, thus unwittingly inserting one of America's most talked-about criminal couples behind an unwitting Mark Jackson.

The card, originally valued at a few cents, has seen its value rise dramatically in the collectors' world, with sales reaching several hundred dollars for a copy in good condition. The card's rise in popularity has also been aided by recent media attention, including a documentary that has re-shed light on this disturbing story and the shattered lives of the Menendez family.

This card is now sought after by both sports collectors and anyone fascinated by the dark undertones of modern history.