Robert Kraft acquires signed Tom Brady rookie card for a whopping $120,000 at auction

Collecting sports memorabilia has always been a passion for many enthusiasts, but when the name Tom Brady is involved, the stakes can get exceptionally high. Recently, an auction featured some rare pieces of Brady memorabilia, drawing in considerable attention and some notable bidders. Among the items was a highly coveted 2000 Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket Autograph Brady card, which was secured by none other than Robert Kraft, the man who knows Brady quite well.

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Rare Tom Brady memorabilia fetches high prices at auction

Robert Kraft, while sitting beside the NFL legend, managed to outbid others with a final offer of $120,000, including fees. The card, which had been graded a remarkable 9.5 by SGC with a perfect 10 for the autograph, was purchased for $100,000 without fees. It narrowly surpassed the second-highest bid of $95,000. The auction, however, was not just about this single card. In total, three other Brady cards were sold, raking in a combined amount of $813,600. The identities of these buyers, however, were not disclosed. It’s clear that the demand for Brady memorabilia remains strong, even after his retirement from the sport.


The event itself was a spectacle, organized in a unique fashion that blended the essence of baseball with the excitement of a high-stakes auction. The venue was set up like a baseball diamond, with bidders, including celebrities and sports figures such as New York Giants rookie Malik Nabers, Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan, influencer Logan Paul, and ESPN's Ryan Clark, positioned along the first and third baselines. Adding to the atmosphere was New York Yankees organist Ed Alstrom, who played classic tunes on the pipes of the deconsecrated church, lending an air of nostalgia and reverence to the proceedings.

Overall, the auction was a massive success, bringing in a staggering $7 million in total bids. While Brady's rookie card drew significant attention, it was a rare 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente rookie card that claimed the highest price of the night. This card, graded a 9 by PSA, was purchased for an astounding $840,000 by collector Rob Gough. Gough, who had previously set a record in early 2021 by paying $5.2 million for a near-perfect 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card, has been an active participant in the memorabilia market. Over the past year, he has invested around $30 million in game-used memorabilia, showing the lengths to which collectors will go to secure pieces of sports history.

Tom Brady, who was a sixth-round pick by the New England Patriots in 2000, spent two decades with the team, leading them to nine Super Bowl appearances and securing six victories. His legacy in the NFL is unparalleled, making any memorabilia associated with him extremely valuable.

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