Tom Brady cashes in $9 million selling his football memorabilia and watches

In a significant auction event, retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady sold a collection of watches and football memorabilia that fetched a total of $9 million. The auction took place at Sotheby's and featured a variety of items from Brady's storied career, including luxury designer watches, Super Bowl cufflinks, and game-worn football jerseys and shoulder pads. Interestingly, the auction attracted more than 800 participants from 45 different countries, notably with 40% of the participants being under the age of 40. This sale marks a pivotal moment for Brady as he transitions away from his athletic career. Brady expressed that this auction symbolizes his departure from playing in the NFL and emphasized the sentimental value these items hold for him. He mentioned that this auction represents a unique opportunity for fans and collectors alike to own pieces of his history, which he believed others would cherish just as he has throughout his career. The items on sale included jerseys not only from his time with the New England Patriots but also from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his college football career. One of the standout items was a football that Brady used during a game in which he broke the NFL record for all-time passing yards, which sold for $204,000. Other notable items included a navy blue Bowl game jersey that ultimately sold for $264,000, having been projected to reach around $250,000. The auction was part of 'The GOAT Collection: Watches & Treasures from Tom Brady,' highlighting the luxury aspect of many of the items presented. Among the luxury watches available, a specific timepiece worn by Brady during a Netflix special fetched an impressive $720,000, illustrating the desirability and value certain items hold for collectors. The presence of high-profile participants, including Brady's famous friends Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, added an extra layer of intrigue to the auction, as they provided signed memorabilia to accompany some of Brady’s items. This auction serves as one of the final opportunities for fans and collectors to acquire tangible pieces of Brady's legacy in professional football, marking a fitting way for him to close a monumental chapter in his life. The funds raised contribute not just to his personal collection but also reflect the significant cultural impact he has made throughout his career spanning over two decades and multiple championships in the NFL.