Fans of any sport enjoy a deep, enduring connection to the history and evolution of their favorite teams. We follow them through the ups and downs, and are right alongside for tense moments with almost no time left on the clock, for heartbreak over a close loss, and for the celebration of an important win.
The world of sports memorabilia is filled with rare and collectible items that galvanize a sports fan’s enthusiasm, demonstrating it with something real and tangible. A signed football, a jersey worn in a crucial game, or an iconic trading card is more than just an object—it’s a reminder of the highs and lows of a season, the excitement of a championship run, or the enduring legacy of a beloved athlete.
A staggering 123.7 million people tuned in to watch the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL’s biggest game of the year this past February. That’s equivalent to the population of the world’s four largest cities, and the largest for any recorded viewership in the history of the game. It’s an incredible cultural touchstone across the nation, regardless of which team you hoped would come out on top.
Nobody had more reason to celebrate than fans of Patrick Mahomes, who has racked up the accolades year after year to quickly become one of the most successful quarterbacks of all time. The 2023 season saw him earn his 15th post-season victory, behind only two legendary names: Joe Montana and Tom Brady.
All this means that owning a signed Mahomes jersey is more than just a point of pride for a fan, and more than appreciation for someone at the top of their game. It’s a potential for investment as Mahomes continues to break records and make history.
Modern athletes aren’t just setting records on the field. In March of 2021, a Tom Brady rookie card became the first football card to realize a 7-digit price point when it sold at auction for $1.32 million. Only a month later, another Tom Brady card almost doubled that record, selling for $2.25 million, and they weren’t done breaking records yet. An autographed rookie card sold later that year for an incredible $3.1 million.
Brady is a player with a lot to celebrate, whether or not you’ve got that kind of budget. This framed photo collage, for instance, is a great reminder that he’s the only player to win Super Bowl MVP with two different franchises. It’s an incredible achievement, and a constant source of inspiration for what can be achieved through talent and hard work.
Sports memorabilia has come a long way, from the early days of informal ephemera like tickets and programs, through the golden years of trading cards in the 1980s and 90s led by companies like Topps and Upper Deck. Today, the variety of authentic memorabilia makes for a hunt that’s almost as thrilling as any big game. The joy of collecting sports memorabilia goes beyond mere ownership—it’s about connecting with the heroes of the game, celebrating iconic moments, and commemorating unforgettable memories.
