The Social Media Shirt: What Tim Payne's Jersey Sale Says About Fame and Authenticity The recent auction of Tim Payne's soccer jersey has sent shockwaves through the world of sports memorabilia.
Bids have soared above $5,000 for a shirt worn in a single match by an unknown player who gained fame only recently. Payne's rise to prominence was hardly meteoric.
He spent years playing for low profile clubs in New Zealand before making his World Cup debut at 32 with just 4,000 Instagram followers.