Tom Brady
7x Super Bowl Champion & 3x NFL MVP · Football - NFL
New England Patriots / Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Era
Modern Era - Post-2000s Signer
Item Type
High School Football Program
Condition
Fair/Good - Visible yellowing, edge wear, creases on the right side, and a small tear at the top right corner.
Rarity
Common (as a printed facsimile signature)
Overall Assessment
This appears to be a commemorative reprint or a souvenir program with a pre-printed signature. It is a nice piece of regional sports history but lacks the value of a hand-signed Tom Brady autograph.
Authenticity Assessment
Uncertain - This is a high-quality facsimile or printed signature on the program cover. Confidence level: Low (likely a reproduction).
Signature Style
Stylized full name with distinctive looping 'T' and 'B'. The placement over the 'o' in Longhorns is typical for generic souvenir program printing.
Signature Characteristics
Perfectly uniform ink distribution with no variation in pressure; the signature lines are composed of halftones/pixels under magnification.
Ink & Medium
Printed ink (Offset Lithography), appearing in the same green tone as the program graphics. It lacks the natural sheen and indentations of a live pen.
Item Description
Third Annual Thanksgiving Day Football Game program (Leigh Longhorns vs. Westmont Warriors), November 24, 1966.
Estimated Value
$10 - $20 (Value is in the vintage program, not the signature)
Comparison to Known Examples
Matches Brady's corporate 'standard' signature used for licensed apparel and souvenir programs.
Authentication Tips
Look for ink bleeding through to the back of the page. This signature is integrated into the print layer, a hallmark of mass production.
Certification Recommendation
PSA/DNA or Beckett (BAS) could confirm it is printed, but the cost of service exceeds the item's value.
Red Flags
The signature is the exact same color as the program text and appears 'behind' some of the graphic line work.
Provenance Notes
Likely acquired at a local high school alumni or commemorative event where these programs were reprinted for collectors.
Historical Context
The program celebrates a 1966 high school rivalry; Tom Brady attended Serra High School in San Mateo, which adds a regional connection to Northern California football.
Market Trends
Stable for vintage high school ephemera; no premium for the printed signature.
Investment Potential
Low - As a non-authentic, printed piece, it will not appreciate like a hand-signed item.
Similar Autographs
Peyton Manning or Joe Montana printed souvenir programs.
Display & Preservation
Keep in an acid-free poly bag with a backing board to prevent further yellowing and edge chipping.
Interesting Facts
Brady is often the subject of high-quality 'replica' items due to the high cost (thousands) of his genuine live autographs.