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Brady acquires 1/1 Mendoza rookie card at New York event
The former quarterback displayed his first autographed card during a public appearance. He described the purchase as the result of a lengthy search.
Jul 18, 5:09 PM·1m read1 source
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A former NFL quarterback displayed his first autographed football card at a New York event. The card is a one-of-one Fernando Mendoza rookie card. The former quarterback said he had asked two card companies for the item after first seeing it. He stated that he eventually obtained the card after paying a substantial price.
Background on the purchase The former quarterback founded a card collection company in 2020. The business buys, sells, trades, and grades cards and operates more than 16 locations across the United States. He described the acquisition as a win-win because he obtained the specific card he wanted.
He also noted Mendoza's family and the environment the player joined after the 2026 NFL Draft. Mendoza was selected first overall by the Raiders in April 2026 after winning the Heisman Trophy and leading his college team to a national championship.
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