“Ghost Adventures” star Zak Bagans ain’t simply chasing ghouls — the dude’s a serious sports activities buff, and has been dropping severe money on some top-notch sports activities memorabilia.

The paranormal investigator tells TMZ he splashed a jaw-dropping $160,000 at Goldin Auctions to snag the NBA Rookie of the 12 months Paolo Banchero Greatest 1/1 rookie card, which is most undoubtedly a sports activities collector’s dream.

Additionally, the cardboard is signed by Banchero himself in modern blue ink — which undoubtedly elevated its financial worth.

Zak’s not simply splurging for kicks, he is taking part in the lengthy recreation right here … saying the cardboard may very well be a goldmine down the highway and value tens of millions if he wins an MVP or future championship. Speak about a savvy funding transfer!

What’s extra, the one who first scored that epic NBA rookie card earlier than it hit the public sale block was none aside from Jonny Venters, the Atlanta Braves All-Star pitcher!

Venters spoke to the proprietor of Goldin Public sale, Ken Goldin himself, about getting his fingers on the holy grail of sports activities memorabilia — with KG dubbing it the final word hit from 2022.

However, again to Zak, he is clearly making waves within the sports activities gathering world — a lot in order that he tells us he is creating an entire TV sequence round it. Protected to say, if his ghost-hunting gig hits a snag, he is acquired a strong backup plan proper within the coronary heart of the motion!