After 22 legendary seasons in the NFL, Tom Brady has officially hung up his cleats. More than two decades after the New England Patriots drafted Tom Brady as the 199th overall pick in the 6th round of the 2000 NFL Draft, he leaves the game as arguably the greatest football player ever.
TB12 is the NFLs all-time leader in passing yards (84,520), passing touchdowns (624), wins (243), Pro Bowls (15), Super Bowl victories (7), and Super Bowl MVP Awards (5), just scratching the surface.
Tom Brady achieved tremendous feats in his NFL career and made a significant impression on the NFL landscape. As such, Brady will be a first-ballot inductee and enshrined to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, in 2027.
The most expensive Tom Brady rookie cardthe 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket Tom Brady Autograph Rookie Card #144sold for $3,107,132.40 in 2021. Other top Tom Brady rookie cards sold for between $121,200$312,000.
As one of the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history, its no surprise that Bradys rookie cards and memorabilia have tremendous value from collectors. On that note, weve compiled Tom Bradys five most expensive rookie cards, along with his most treasured memorabilia throughout his career.
Sold in June 2021 for $3,107,132.40 by Lelands Auctions
Limited to 100 copies, Tom Bradys 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket autograph rookie card is the second-most valuable football card of all time, behind only Patrick Mahomes 2017 National Treasures NFL Shield Autographed Rookie Card, which sold for $4.3 million. Bradys 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket autograph rookie card is known for being condition sensitive. Yet, this card obtained a BGS 9 for its mint condition and a BGS 10 for Bradys autograph.
According to Becketts population report, Bradys 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket autograph rookie card holds a population of 71, with a BGS 9 the highest grade awarded, featuring a population of seven. Bradys 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket autograph rookie card is continuously his most valuable rookie card, with three cards exceeding the $1 million plateau through Goldin Auctions alone.
2. 2000 SP Authentic Tom Brady Rookie Card #118
Sold in April 2021 for $312,000 by Goldin Auctions
Issued to collectors on January 1, 2000, Tom Bradys second most valuable card appears from 2000 Upper Deck SP Authentic. Bradys rookie card emerges from the Futures Watch rookie card checklist, featuring 60 NFL rookies, each serial-numbered /1250.
Bradys 2000 SP Authentic rookie card has an overall BGS population of 999, with only 13 (roughly 1%) obtaining a BGS 10. This distinct card merited a BGS 10, representing the most sought-after copy of Bradys 2000 SP Authentic rookie card.
3. 2000 Bowman Tom Brady Gold Rookie Card #236
Sold in November 2021 for $288,000 by Heritage Auctions
The most coveted football card from 2000 Bowman is hands down Tom Bradys Gold parallel rookie card. Bradys 2000 Bowman rookie card is serial-numbered 12/99, which is noteworthy to collectors, as Brady repped number 12 throughout his entire 22-year NFL career with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Since release, Beckett Grading Services has analyzed 28 of Bradys 2000 Bowman rookie cards, with six cards obtaining a BGS 9, the highest grade ever given by the highly reputable grading company.
4. 2000 Bowman Chrome Tom Brady Refractor Rookie Card #236
Sold in April 2021 for $233,700 by Goldin Auctions
At first glance, Bradys Refractor parallel rookie card from 2000 Bowman Chrome appears virtually identical to his 2000 Bowman Gold parallel rookie card. However, Bradys 2000 Bowman Chrome parallel rookie card emerged from an entirely different set and isnt serial-numbered.
Although slightly less valuable than his 2000 Bowman Gold parallel rookie card, Bradys 2000 Bowman Chrome Refractor rookie card has a BGS population of 250, with this copy meriting a BGS 9.5, with only one BGS card graded higher.
5. 2000 SPx Spectrum Tom Brady Rookie Card #130
Sold in December 2020 for $121,200 by Goldin Auctions
One of Tom Bradys most limited rookie cards is none other than his 2000 Upper Deck SPx Spectrum parallel rookie card. Upper Deck issued the 2000 SPx premium set in hobby boxes containing 18 packs of four cards, highlighting Bradys rookie card from the Spectrum parallel checklist, serial-numbered /25.
To date, collectors have submitted 18 cards to Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) to be graded, with only three cards fetching a PSA 10. While Bradys rookie card from the set doesnt feature an autograph, the low population of Bradys Spectrum parallel rookie card from 2000 SPx will maintain its enormous value due to its scarcity.
Sold in January 2022 for $480,000 by Goldin Auctions
On January 3, 2021, Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 44-27 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in their regular-season finale before ultimately winning Super Bowl LV. Brady completed 26 of 41 passes while throwing for 399 yards and four touchdowns.
To commemorate the victory, Brady autographed his game-worn jersey with his remarkable stat line and inscribed Super Bowl LV MVP and G.O.A.T. Roughly one year after the Buccaneers victory over the Falcons, Bradys game-worn jersey sold for a record-breaking $480,000.
Most Expensive Tom Brady Game-Used Football
Sold in June 2021 for $428,841.60 by Lelands Auctions
Tom Brady only made one appearance in his rookie year for the New England Patriots, completing one of three passes for six yards in Week 12 of the 2000-01 season. After Drew Bledsoes near-fatal injury in Week 2 of the 2001-02 season, Tom Brady became the Patriots starting quarterback. In Bradys two subsequent starts, he held his own but didnt throw any touchdowns.
On October 14, 2001, Tom Brady threw his first career NFL touchdown pass to Terry Glenn. More than two decades later, Brady had 624 regular-season passing touchdowns, with an additional 86 in playoffs, but the most nostalgic is his first career touchdown pass at Foxboro Stadium.
Most Expensive Tom Brady Football Ticket
Sold in November 2021 for $144,000 by Heritage Auctions
Piggybacking on Bradys first career touchdown pass, an autographed ticket dated Sunday, October 14, 2001, from Bradys third career start when the New England Patriots hosted the then San Diego Chargers at Foxboro Stadium, is Tom Bradys most expensive ticket sold at auction.
Showcasing Bradys autograph and inscribed with 1st Career TD, the iconic ticket merited a PSA 10 and PSA/DNA 10 for Bradys autograph. Suffice to say, the $31 face value for the ticket skyrocketed.
Most Expensive Tom Brady Game-Worn Cleats
Sold in August 2021 for $38,400 by Heritage Auctions
Worn by Tom Brady on January 14, 2007, in the 2007 AFC Divisional Championship game versus the then San Diego Chargers, Bradys cleats from the Patriots 24-21 victory in overtime are his most valuable game-worn cleats on record.
Bradys size 12 Nike Zoom cleats are photo matched by Resolution Photomatching with an Authenticity Letter from Resolution Photomatching, Heritage Auctions, PSA/DNA, Beckett, and SGC.
Most Expensive Tom Brady Helmet
Sold in February 2021 for $11,100 by Heritage Auctions
Charles Fazzino, known for his unique 3D pop art, hand-painted a New England Patriots helmet featuring Tom Brady, limited to 10. Although never worn by Brady in a live game, the customized New England Patriots helmet is signed by both Brady and Fazzino. The sale of Bradys customized helmet by renowned artist Fazzino includes a Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA.
Fazzino illustrated all of Bradys accomplishments as a member of the New England Patriots, including his 6 Super Bowl victories, 3 NFL MVP awards, and 4 Super Bowl MVPs with the franchise.
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