Collecting sports memorabilia can lead to surprising discoveries. One minute you hold a seemingly ordinary trading card, and the next, you notice convicted murderers sitting court side in the background. This unusual scenario happens on a 1990-91 NBA Hoops card featuring Mark Jackson, a former New York Knicks point guard and later Golden State Warriors head coach.
The card gained attention when collectors noticed the Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, in the court side seats. This photo was taken during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Knicks, after the brothers committed their crimes, allegedly using money from a life insurance payout to buy the seats.
A trading card from 1990 featuring New York Knicks guard Mark Jackson has gained notoriety after eagle-eyed collectors noticed that the Menedez Brothers, Lyle and Erik, are sitting in floor seats at the game.
Darren Rovell, sports business analyst and memorabilia collector, owns one of these controversial cards. He showcased it during “The Craig Carton Show,” revealing the improbable story to a shocked Carton, who was unfamiliar with the card’s history. Rovell explained that the Menendez brothers had attended the Knicks game after committing their heinous acts.
The Menendez brothers are serving a 50-year-to-life prison term, with a parole hearing set for March 2027. Their previous appeal was denied in 2025. This story serves as a reminder: keep collecting memorabilia. You may unexpectedly find historical figures in the background.
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