Autographed rookie card from Tom Brady’s personal collection highlights Fanatics’ ‘Holy Grails’ auction

An autographed rookie card from the personal collection of Tom Brady highlights the Sept. 23-24 “Holy Grails” auction in New York City.

The auction by Fanatics and Sotheby’s features 32 of the rarest sports cards of the 20th and 21st centuries, including such legendary athletes as Brady, LeBron James, Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente, and more.

The auction, the first collaboration between Fanatics and Sotheby’s, and an exhibition will be held at the Harlem Parish church on West 118th St. in New York City. The exhibition will be open to the public Sept. 23–24, with the live auction set for Sept. 24. It will be attended by celebrities, league commissioners and athletes, including Brady.

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The full lot of cards up for bid has been unveiled and can be found here.

Among the top cards available are Brady’s own 2000 Upper Deck SP Authentic #118 Tom Brady Rookie Auto #0685/1250 graded PSA 10 with PSA/DNA 10 autograph. It has an estimated value of $160,000-$180,000.

Other top cards include:

• 2005-06 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Autograph Patch #6-AP LeBron James card (BGS 8.5/Auto 10). Estimate: $350,000-$600,000.

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• Set of 4 2000-01 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection Kobe Bryant Ultimate Signatures (all BGS 9.5/Auto 10), including a #1/1. Estimate: $180,000-$220,000.

• 2009-10 Panini Playoff National Treasures Century Gold Stephen Curry Rookie Patch Auto #16/25 rookie card (BGS 9/Auto 10). Estimate: $150,000-$200,000.

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• 1954 Topps #128 Henry Aaron rookie card (PSA. 8.5). Estimate: $130,000-$180,000.

For more “Holy Grails” auction highlights, click here. 

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