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Tom Brady, Jayson Tatum, celebrities help Fanatics celebrate Topps Hobby Rip Night

NFL legend Tom Brady, Boston Celtics great Jayson Tatum and actor/comedian Kevin Hart helped Fanatics celebrate its first Hobby Rip Night at hobby shops across the country on Sept. 30.
By SCD Staff
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OCT 2, 2023
Credit: Fanatics

Fanatics hosted its first Topps Hobby Rip Night for sports card and memorabilia collectors at more than 300 hobby shops across 40 states on Saturday, Sept. 30.

Well-known athletes and celebrities from the world of sports and entertainment joined the festivities in New York and New Jersey, including: Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, Tom Brady, Jalen Rose at the MLB Flagship Store in New York; Rubin, Brady, actor/comedian Kevin Hart and rapper Travis Scott at Wax, Packs, and Throwbacks in Linwood, N.J.; Jayson Tatum and Fanatics Collectibles CEO Mike Mahan at CardVault in Foxborough, Mass.); Evan Longoria and Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Corbin Carroll at Rip Valley in Phoenix; and former UNC basketball star Armando Bacot at Cardiacs Sports & Memorabilia in Apex, N.C.

Tom Brady with young card collectors at Topps Hobby Rip Night. Fanatics

The events, which included thousands of hobbyists from across the country, included pack wars, raffles, giveaways, and special merchandise such as exclusive Topps Hobby Rip Night packs.

Here's a look at more photos from the event. 

Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin and Tom Brady at Topps Hobby Rip Night in New York. Fanatics
Actor Kevin Hart at Topps Hobby Rip Night in New Jersey. Fanatics
Actor Kevin Hart points to his Super Bowl hat at Topps Hobby Rip Night in New Jersey. Fanatics
Boston Celtics star Jason Tatum opens packs of cards at CardVault in Foxborough, Mass during Topps Hobby Rip Night. Fanatics
Boston Celtics star Jason Tatum opens packs of cards with kids at CardVault in Foxborough, Mass during Topps Hobby Rip Night. Fanatics
Boston Celtics star Jason Tatum poses for a photo with a young fan at CardVault in Foxborough, Mass during Topps Hobby Rip Night. Fanatics
Boston Celtics star Jason Tatum with collectors at CardVault in Foxborough, Mass during Topps Hobby Rip Night. Fanatics
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin with rapper and singer Travis Scott at Wax, Packs, and Throwbacks in Linwood, N.J during Topps Hobby Rip Night. Fanatics
Tom Brady having fun with young collectors at Topps Hobby Rip Night. Fanatics
(From left) Rapper/singer Travis Scott, Fanatics CEO Rubin, actor Kevin Hart and Tom Brady at Wax, Packs, and Throwbacks in Linwood, N.J during Topps Hobby Rip Night. Fanatics

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