The most popular sports jerseys from 2018 include those of LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Odell Beckham Jr.
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NFL
In 2018, the NFL was the most popular sports jersey, with 27% of jerseys sold being from the NFL. This was followed by MLB jerseys (9%), NBA jerseys (8%), and NHL jerseys (4%).
MLB
According to Fanatics, an online retailer of sports merchandise, the most popular sports jersey that was purchased in 2018 was that of Boston Red Sox player Mookie Betts. The second most popular jersey was that of New York Yankees player Aaron Judge, followed by Los Angeles Angels player Mike Trout.
NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional men’s basketball league in North America, composed of 30 teams. It is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. NBA players are the world’s best paid athletes by average annual salary per player. The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The league adopted the name National Basketball Association on August 3, 1949, after merging with rival league the National Basketball League (NBL).
NHL
In 2018, the most popular sports jersey was that of NHL player Sidney Crosby. NBA player LeBron James was a close second, followed by NFL player Tom Brady in third place.
Soccer
The most popular soccer jersey in 2018 was the FC Barcelona home jersey, followed by the Real Madrid home jersey.
College
In 2018, the most popular college sports jersey was that of basketball player Zion Williamson of Duke University. Williamson was the number one pick in the 2019 NBA draft, and his jerseys were in high demand among college basketball fans.
Racing
In 2018, the most popular sports jersey that was purchased was a racing Jersey. This is likely because racing is a very popular sport that many people enjoy watching.
Olympics
While professional jerseys are always popular, there are other times when people are eager to purchase jerseys to support their country. The most recent example of this is the 2018 Winter Olympics. During this time, people from all over the world were purchasing jerseys to support their favorite athletes as they competed. The most popular jersey from the 2018 Winter Olympics was the United States jersey.
UFC
According to secondary research done by Business Insider, the most ordered sports jersey in 2018 was UFC’s Conor McGregor. Although other athletes like LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Odell Beckham placed on the list of most sold jerseys, none came close to the sales of UFC’s Conor McGregor. The research suggests that this is due to both his loyal fan base as well as his crossover appeal to more casual fans.
WWE
According to the WWE, their jerseys were the most sold in 2018. This is likely due to the WWE’s large and loyal fan base. The WWE has been around for decades and has built up a large following over the years.
