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JFK's Lost Boxer Shorts Worth Thousands
6 May
Summary
- Sheer silk boxer shorts belonging to John F. Kennedy surfaced.
- The underwear was accidentally left behind in 1959.
- Appraisers estimate the shorts could sell for $3,000-$5,000.
Sheer silk boxer shorts that once belonged to John F. Kennedy have emerged as a surprising historical artifact. These intimate garments, dating from 1959, were accidentally left behind in a private home and recently appeared on Antiques Roadshow. The owner's father, a prominent Indiana politician, had hosted Kennedy during a campaign stop in Huntingburg, Indiana.
Kennedy, then a junior senator from Massachusetts, stayed at the family's residence in October 1959. Following his departure, the boxer shorts were discovered on the bathroom floor, apparently forgotten by the future president. The items are made of silk or a similar synthetic material and bear laundry identification marks.
An appraiser from the show estimated the boxers' value at $3,000 to $5,000 at auction. Including a signed photograph of Kennedy and other documentation, the insurance valuation could reach $10,000. This is not the first time JFK's undergarments have appeared at auction, with another pair selling for $9,000 in 2025.
