Young Mariners fan lands ultra-rare ‘Jimothy’ card that sold for $20,100

A one-of-a-kind card featuring the viral raccoon “Jimothy” sold at auction on eBay last month for $20,100, a sale that drew the attention of collectors and fans.

As Bleacher Report reports, the card ended up in the hands of a 13-year-old fan during the “Jimothy” celebrations at the Seattle Mariners’ 4-2 game against the Detroit Tigers on August 5; her family told the Seattle Times the auction proceeds will go into a college fund.

The event reflects the huge interest in memorabilia tied to viral phenomena and shows that rare items can fetch high prices on the online collectibles market.

Bleacher Report notes that this sale underscores how valued a unique item with viral origins can be, while the family plans to use the sum to support the fan’s education.