LOS ANGELES — Kevin O’Leary of ”Shark Tank” turned heads on the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards Sunday, not for a movie role, but for the rare sports card he wore as jewelry.
O’Leary showcased a 2004 Upper Deck Exquisite “Triple Logoman” card valued at $12.9 million, featuring game-used NBA patches from Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. The card, a one-of-a-kind PSA 10-graded collectible, was encased in a custom Tiffany & Co. holder with white gold, diamonds, and rubies, and hung on a chain around his neck.
The Triple Logoman card was acquired in 2019 by O’Leary’s business partner, Matt Allen, with assistance from Goldin Auctions. The card has never been offered at auction, making Sunday’s appearance a rare public showing.
O’Leary paired the card with a custom Dolce & Gabbana jacket that took seven months and multiple tailors to complete. He has previously worn multi-million-dollar sports cards, including a 2007-08 Upper Deck Dual Logoman card of Jordan and Bryant encased in diamonds and rubies, purchased for $12.9 million.
The “Shark Tank” star attended the Oscars as Milton Rockwell in “Marty Supreme,” a film nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, and Actor. O’Leary’s red carpet choice added a playful twist to a night celebrating cinema’s biggest achievements.