‘Selling Sunset’ Star Jason Oppenheim Drops $470K on John Riggins’ Iconic Super Bowl Jersey — Plus the Ring

Reality TV and sports nostalgia collided in a way only Super Bowl week can deliver: Selling Sunset star Jason Oppenheim just paid a jaw-dropping $470,000 for John Riggins’ game-worn Super Bowl XVII jersey — the same mud-stained uniform tied to one of the most famous plays in Washington football history.

The story making the rounds (including this write-up from Daily Mail) is basically fan fiction come true for a diehard. Oppenheim told ESPN he grew up in Northern California idolizing Riggins, even having a poster of him on his bedroom wall — and as a kid, the one thing he wanted most was a Riggins jersey.

Fast-forward to adulthood, and he didn’t just get a jersey — he got the jersey: the one Riggins wore in Super Bowl XVII, when he famously broke loose on fourth-and-1 for a 43-yard touchdown that pushed Washington ahead 20–17 in the fourth quarter. That run is still treated like scripture by long-time Washington fans, and Oppenheim basically said the same, calling it the franchise’s most important single play.

Here’s the part that feels very “auction adrenaline”: ESPN reports the bidding climbed fast, Oppenheim tried to “shut the auction down” with a big leap, then kept firing until it closed — with a buyer’s premium pushing the final price to $470K. He even said he would’ve gone higher.

And because one flex wasn’t enough, Oppenheim also bought Riggins’ Super Bowl ring for $105,750, bringing the total haul to a staggering $575,750.

The most relatable detail? Oppenheim said what grabbed him wasn’t just the history — it was the grime. He referenced Riggins describing the stains as “blood, sweat and beer,” and framed himself less as an “owner” than a “custodian,” hoping the memorabilia can be displayed so fans can actually see it.