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Michael Jackson glove sells for $350,000 at auction

Quick ReadIconic glove Michael Jackson wore when he unveiled moonwalk dance to be sold at NYC auction.

Michael Jackson

Photo credit: Getty Images File | Michael Jackson

NEW YORK  — The shimmering, white glove Michael Jacksonwore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 was auctioned off for $350,000 — plus tax — on Saturday.

 Winning bidder Hoffman Ma of Hong Kong will pay $420,000,including taxes and fees, for the rhinestone-studded, modified golf glove Jackson wore on his left hand for his moonwalk on Motown’s 25th anniversary TV special.

 The...

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