Michael’s Glove Sold in Australia

The white, sequin-embroidered glove that Michael Jackson had thrown into the crowd more than a decade ago was sold on Sunday at an auction in Melbourne, Australia, for 57,600 Australian dollars (48,400 US dollars). That amount was far higher than the price (30,000 US dollars) that was expected for its sale. Warwick Stone, who made the purchase on behalf of the Hard Rock Casino Hotel in Las Vegas, beat his five competitors. This is the first Michael glove auction in Australia since his death on June 25.

Michael went to Australia during his History tour in 1996, and while he was in Sydney, he attended the first screening of the film "Ghosts" on November 15—where he had the lead role. After the film screening ended, he threw the sequin-embroidered glove he was wearing into the crowd. On that same day, before going out to join the public at the cinema, he had married Debbie Rowe. A young man named Bill Hibble received Michael’s glove. He died a few years ago, and after Michael’s death, the young man’s father put the glove up for auction. Source: eMJey / BrisbaneTimes.com