Tom Brady
NFL legend Tom Brady to headline Fanatics Fest NYC
NFL legend Tom Brady has for years been one of the most collected and sought-after athletes in the sports collectibles hobby.
As an exclusive partner of Fanatics, Brady will kick off and headline the Fanatics Fest NYC Aug. 16 at the Javits Center in New York City.
The three-day fan fest and sports collectibles show will feature a 2,500-seat main stage that will serve as the backdrop for a wide range of events featuring some of the top names in sports.
Brady will appear on the main stage on Aug. 16 for “True Grit with Tom Brady hosted by Stephen A. Smith,” which Fanatics bills as a “no-holds barred exchange” featuring “a candid, unscripted conversation that will delve into the biggest topics in sports and beyond.”
Brady, who made headlines earlier this year when he appeared on a Topps baseball card and headlined Topps Hobby Rip Night, will kick off the event with Smith, the ESPN anchor and host.
Other unique panels during the three-day event include New York Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart appearing with actor and super fan Ben Stiller; and baseball legends and former New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox rivals Derek Jeter and David Ortiz appearing together.
Other big-name athletes scheduled to appear include: two-time NBA Champion Kevin Durant; Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning; two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning; former NBA star Carmelo Anthony; New York Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist; NBA legend and basketball Hall of Famer Allen Iverson; football Hall of Famers Barry Sanders and Jerry Rice; baseball Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr. and Pedro Martinez; Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey; WNBA superstar Sabrina Ionescu; WWE legend Hulk Hogan; film director and Knicks superfan Spike Lee; and more.
The main stage will complement a more than 400,000-square-foot show floor with events and activities featuring such prominent sports brands as the NFL, NBA, MLV, NHL, MLS, WNBA, UFC, WWE, Fanatics, Topps, Mitchell & Ness, Lids, and card-grading company PSA, with many more to be added.
