Tom Brady Memorabilia Buying Guide

By Sean J. O'Rourke

What is there to say about Tom Brady? Nobody could have ever guessed that the sixth round pick out of Michigan would become possibly the greatest signal caller in NFL history. During Brady's tenure in Ann Arbor he set school records for pass attempts and completions in a season while leading the Wolverines to a 20-5 record over two seasons. After leading the Wolverines to an Orange Bowl victory his senior season, Brady was selected 199th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. After an injury to incumbent starter Drew Bledsoe in 2001, Brady was got the start. Brady showed signs of becoming an elite player during the 2001 NFL Playoffs as he led New England past the Oakland Raiders and the Pittsburgh Steelers, all on the way to the Super Bowl to face, “The greatest show on turf,” the St. Louis Rams. In one of the most dramatic events in Super Bowl history, Brady engineered a fourth quarter game- winning drive. With only 1:21 remaining and the Pats on their own 15 yard line, Brady drove the New England offense down the field to the Rams' 31. The drive and game capped off with an Adam Vinatieri field goal as time expired. Brady earned his first Super Bowl ring and Super Bowl Most Valuable Player ward as he threw for 145 yards and one touchdown.

Returning to the Big Game in 2003, Brady tossed three touchdowns and threw for 354 yards as he led New England past the Carolina Panthers. Brady earned his second Super Bowl MVP award and the gauntlet was laid for a new dynasty in the NFL. Following up their Championship season, the Pats would go 14-2 in 2004 and again represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. As Brady and Pats receiver Deion Branch put on a show for the ages, the New England Patriots captured their third Super Bowl in four seasons by defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24 21. Established as the top passer in the game, Brady would have arguably the greatest single season for a quarterback in NFL history in 2007. Surpassing Peyton Manning's single season touchdown record, Brady threw an unbelievable 50 touchdowns as he led the Patriots to a 16-0 regular season. Despite falling just short of his fourth Super Bowl victory, Brady further entrenched himself as the game's greatest talent by taking home his first NFL Most Valuable Player Award in 2007.

A gridiron superstar none of us will ever forget, Tom Brady is destined to be remembered with the likes of Joe Montana, Brett Favre and John Elway as the greatest quarterbacks who ever stepped onto the football field. A three-time Super Bowl Champion, authentic Tom Brady memorabilia is absolute essential for the serious NFL collector. I've assembled my personal top five favorite selections from our site in one place to guide you as you consider investing in the future Hall of Famer.

• Signed Super Bowl XXXVI Ball: This is the ultimate collectible for the die-hard football fan. This authentic NFL leather football is an actual game ball from Super Bowl XXXVI and comes signed by the game's MVP: Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. His signature prominently displayed in distinct silver ink, Brady engineered a game-winning fourth quarter drive to give his Patriots a Super Bowl XXXVI victory over the heavily-favored  St. Louis Rams.  A great centerpiece for any-sized sports collection, this authentic Super Bowl-used football autographed by Tom Brady comes complete with a TriStar Certificate of Authenticity. An absolute masterpiece, draft a future Hall of Famer and a piece of Super Bowl history to your sports room today!

• Signed 2004 New England Patriots Team Helmet: An awesome piece for even the most-accomplished sports collector, this authentic New England Patriots helmet from Riddle has been hand-signed by 28 members of the 2004 Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots. Autographed by Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Tom Brady, Joe Andruzzi, Thomas Ashworth, Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch, Troy Brown, Tedy Bruschi, Matt Chatham, Rosevelt Colvin, Christian Fauria, Randall Gay, Brandon Gorin, Daniel  Graham, Jarvis Green, future Hall of Famer Rodney Harrison, Russ Hochstein, Larry Izzo, Ted Johnson, Dan Klecko, Matt Light, Willie McGinest, Josh Miller, Jim Miller, Gene Mruczkowski, David Patten, Asante Samuel, Keith Traylor, Mike Vrabel, Ty Warren and Eugene Wilson, this helmet comes complete with a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity. Autographed by all 28 champions in distinct blue ink, this authentic autographed helmet is the perfect centerrpiece for your gridiron collection! The Patriots are one of the greatest dynasties in NFL history; don't pass up this opportunity to own a piece of that legacy with this cool autographed team helmet!

• Signed Jersey: What better addition to make to your collection than Tom Brady? The two-time Super Bowl MVP is the face of NFL and one of the greatest, most-celebrated athletes in recent memory. Since being taken 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 2008 Record Breakers Helmet w/ Randy Moss: Combining for a record 23 touchdowns during the 2007-2008 season, future Hall of Famers Tom Brady and Randy Moss have both hand-signed this authentic ProLine New England Patriots helmet. Each signature showcased prominently in distinct blue ink, this great helmet gives you the opportunity to own a piece of one of the greatest seasons in NFL history. As Randy Moss surpassed Jerry Rice's all-time single season receiving touchdown mark of 22, Tom Brady soared past Peyton Manning's all-time NFL record of 49 touchdown passes, two unbelievable accomplishments. Comes complete with both a TriStar Sports Certificate of Authenticity and a photograph from the signing, don't pass on the opportunity to add two of the game's all-time greatest and most-accomplished athletes to your collection today!

• Signed New England Patriots Super Bowl XXXIX Photo: A unique way to forever enshrine the gridiron's latest dynasty in your collection! This top-quality 16x20 photograph captures Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the moments before claiming a victory in Super Bowl XXXIX, their third Super Bowl Championship in four seasons. A masterpiece for even the most-accomplished collectors, this 16x20" is hand-signed by the following 28 members of the Super Bowl XXXIX Champion New England Patriots: Tom Brady, Joe Andruzzi, Thomas Ashworth, Deion Branch, Troy Brown, Tedy Bruschi, Matt Chatham, Rosevelt Colvin, Christian Fauria, Randall Gay, Brandon Gorin, Daniel Graham, Jarvis Green, Rodney Harrison, Russ Hochstein, Larry Izzo, Ted Johnson, Dan Klecko, Matt Light, Willie McGinest, Josh Miller, Jim Miller, Gene Mruczkowski, David Patten, Asante Samuel, Keith Traylor, Mike Vrabel, Ty Warren and Eugene Wilson. An absolutely unforgettable team, this authentic 16x20 photo is an essential for the serious Boston sports collector. Complete with a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity, draft a piece of NFL history to your collection today!

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