The grass-stained No. 12 jersey bears the quarterback’s signature and the inscription: “My last game GOAT out!”
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady continues to make NFL history after retiring as his final jersey sold at auction for a record-breaking $1.39 million.
The auction, conducted by RM Sotheby’s after the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November, featured 39 lots, including Lewis Hamilton’s 2013 Mercedes F1 race car and A McLaren helmet signed by Lando Norris and other memorabilia.
Worn in the 2023 NFC Wild Card Game against the Dallas Cowboys on January 16, the grass-stained No. 12 jersey features the quarterback’s signature and the inscription: “My Last Game The goat is out!”
After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost 31-14 in that game, Brady left an indelible mark on his jersey, both literally and figuratively, marking the second and final of his illustrious career. One end.
The jersey is described as being in good condition, consistent with match use, with visible grass stains and field marks proving its authenticity. The mystery buyer, whose identity has not been made public, paid $1,391,000 for the historic jersey, surpassing the price paid by Joe Montana during Super Bowl XXIII in March. ’s San Francisco 49ers jersey record of $1,212,000.
Brady officially retired in February and has been diversifying since his retirement. Notably, he acquired ownership of the team by acquiring a stake in English football club Birmingham City and has expressed interest in acquiring a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders.
In addition, the NFL icon has signed a lucrative 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox Sports and is about to launch a broadcasting career. His involvement in team ownership and broadcast rights embodies the multi-faceted trajectory of Brady’s post-retirement career and demonstrates his continued impact on the sports industry.