Tom Brady
7x Super Bowl Champion and NFL Legend · Football - NFL
New England Patriots / Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Era
Modern Era - Circa 2015-2023
Item Type
Official MLB Baseball
Condition
Excellent/Near Mint; signature is bold with minimal bleeding; ball is clean white
Rarity
Common for the signer, but unusual/novelty on a baseball medium
Overall Assessment
A quintessential example of the most iconic signature in modern sports history on a unique medium
Authenticity Assessment
Highly likely authentic; 95% confidence based on flow and slant
Signature Style
Abbreviated, fluid cursive script with high-slanted 'T' and looped 'B'
Signature Characteristics
Fast, rhythmic flow with no hesitation; the 'B' displays his characteristic loop and tail
Ink & Medium
Blue ballpoint pen/ink on leather
Item Description
Rawlings Official Major League Baseball (Commissioner Robert Manfred era)
Estimated Value
$600 - $1,200 (authenticated)
Comparison to Known Examples
Consistent with Tristar-verified examples and late-career game-day signatures
Authentication Tips
Look for the sharp upward stroke of the T and the specific m-shape of the surname
Certification Recommendation
PSA/DNA or Beckett Authentication Services (BAS)
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; ink absorption is consistent with natural leather
Provenance Notes
Look for a Tristar Hologram or Fanatics Authentic sticker for maximum value
Historical Context
Signed during the peak of his legendary career; cross-sport items are popular for multi-sport collectors
Market Trends
Stable/Appreciating; Brady items remain the 'gold standard' for modern sports investing
Investment Potential
Excellent; Brady is the 'Blue Chip' of athlete autographs
Similar Autographs
Peyton Manning, Joe Montana, Patrick Mahomes
Display & Preservation
UV-protected glass cube; maintain stable humidity/temperature to prevent leather toning
Interesting Facts
Brady famously has an exclusive signing deal with Tristar/Fanatics, making 'street' signatures rarer