Autographed Football Jersey Buying Guide

By Sean J. O'Rourke

Some of the downright coolest collectibles to own are authentic autographed football jerseys. There's simply no more perfect way to create your very own personal NFL Hall of Fame in your very own sports room. The most popular sport across North America, the National Football League's growth continues to make memorabilia investors happy. As the popularity of your favorite sport grows, so does the value and the demand for your authentic merchandise! For the serious football collector, I've selected my personal five favorite authentic autographed football jerseys that will not only keep their value but go up in demand over time.

• Signed Tom Brady Jersey: What better addition to make to your collection than Tom Brady? The two-time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player is the face of today's NFL and one of the greatest, most-accomplished athletes in NFL history. Since being drafted 199th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft, Brady has led his New England Patriots to three Super Bowl Championships. In distinct black ink, future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady has hand-signed this authentic New England Patriots jersey over his signature No. 12. A top-echelon addition for any-sized football collection, this autographed Tom Brady Patriots jersey is officially licensed by the National Football League and comes complete with a tamper-evident hologram from Mounted Memories. A sure-fire future Hall of Famer, add one of the game's all-time greats to your sports room today!

• Signed Eli Manning Jersey: Eli Manning turned thousands of skeptics into believers with his MVP performance in Super Bowl XLII. The former first-overall pick led the underdog New York Giants to victory over the undefeated and heavily-favored New England Patriots in one of the greatest Super Bowls ever played. Leading Big Blue down the field twice in the final minutes,  Manning joined only Joe Montana as the only quarterback to ever throw two go-ahead fourth quarter touchdowns in the Super Bowl. Enshrine the Super Bowl XLII Most Valuable Player in your sports room today with this authentic New York Giants jersey hand-signed by the one and only Eli Manning. An absolute essential for every serious New York sports fan, this Eli Manning autographed jersey comes complete with a Hollywood Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity. A “super” addition to your collection, draft a true champion to your collection today with this authentic New York Giants jersey hand-signed by Eli Manning!

• Signed Brett Favre Jersey: An absolute must-have for the serious NFL collector, this authentic Green Bay Packers home jersey has been hand-signed by the legendary Brett Favre. A three-time NFL Most Valuable Player, Favre transcended his sport to become one of the most popular North American athletes to ever live. Retiring as the NFL's career leader in passing touchdowns, yards and completions, no collection worth its weight in salt is complete without future Hall of Famer Brett Favre. A dynamite investment for your sports room, this Brett Favre autographed jersey comes complete with an All About Autographs Certificate of Authenticity along with a unique serial number. One of the greatest and most-accomplished players to ever step foot onto an NFL football field, add the legendary Brett Favre to your collection today and make an investment that you will cherish forever!

• Signed Emmit Smith Jersey: The greatest NFL running back of all-time, Dallas Cowboys legend and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Emmit Smith has hand-signed this Reebok Dallas Cowboys jersey in distinct silver ink over his trademark No. 22. An integral piece of three Super Bowl Champion rosters for "America's Team,” the Pro Football Hall of Fame is prepping a space for Smith as we speak. A must-have centerpiece for every Cowboy fan's collection, this Emmit Smith autographed jersey takes it to the house with a tamper-evident hologram from authenticator Mounted Memories. Officially licensed by the National Football League, make a Hall of Fame addition to your NFL collection today with this great Emmit Smith autographed jersey.

• Signed Dick Butkus Jersey: One of the most-feared players to ever step foot onto the football field, Dick Butkus wreaked havoc on NFL quarterbacks, running backs and receivers for eight seasons. The most intimidating linebacker in NFL history, Pro Football Hall of Famer Dick Butkus has hand-signed this custom Chicago Bears home jersey. Adding some extra flair, the legendary defender has also inscribed "HOF 79" below his signature in distinct blue ink. An essential for Bears fans young and old, this Dick Butkus autographed jersey is officially licensed by the National Football League and comes complete with an individually-numbered hologram from trusted authenticator Mounted Memories. A Hall of Fame centerpiece for your Chicago sports collection, draft one of the gridiron's greatest with this Dick Butkus autographed jersey.