Top 10 Most Valuable Patriots Football Cards of All Time

The New England Patriots are one of the most successful franchises in NFL history. As you'd expect, Patriots football cards are highly sought after in the collecting world. Rookie cards of Tom Brady and other Pats legends can sell for astronomical prices.

In this article, we'll take a look at the top 10 most expensive Patriots football cards ever sold. Whether you're a diehard Pats fan or just getting into card collecting, you'll want to see these extremely valuable cards. Let's count down the top 10!

10. 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady RC #144 - $55,000

Kicking off the list is Tom Brady's iconic rookie card. Issued by Playoff in 2000, this card pictures Brady in his college Michigan uniform. It has sold for as much as $55,000 in graded Mint condition.

As Brady's rookie, this card books for big bucks. But it doesn't have the same prestige as some of his other RCs (more on those later!), which is why it comes in at #10. Still, this is a must-own for diehard Patriots collectors.

9. 2012 National Treasures Rob Gronkowski Auto Patch /99 - $60,000

The Patriots struck gold when they drafted Rob Gronkowski in 2010. This rare 2012 card features a sizeable patch and on-card autograph numbered to just 99 copies. A PSA 10 gem sold for $60,000.

During his prime, "Gronk" was the most dominant tight end in football. He was a major part of the Patriots' offense that included Brady and Wes Welker. This card remains one of the hottest Gronk items.

8. 2000 Playoff Contenders Autographs Tom Brady RC Auto /1200 - $78,000

Remember that 2000 Playoff rookie card of Brady from earlier? Well, here's the autographed version, which is exponentially more valuable. This card, numbered to 1200 copies, features Brady's John Hancock as a rookie.

Only the very best Brady rookie cards break into six-figures. This one has commanded as much as $78,000 in high grade. It's not easy to find and almost always has condition issues when it does surface. Still, it's the cheapest Brady auto RC out there.

7. 2000 SP Authentic Tom Brady RC /1250 - $100,000

SP Authentic was Upper Deck's premiere football set during Brady's rookie year. Collector's had high expectations for this card even before Brady emerged as a superstar. Its trendy look and wild die-cut design make it appealing.

This Brady rookie is numbered to 1250 copies. PSA 10s have sold for $100,000. However, most examples grade in the PSA 8 to PSA 9 range, limiting the card's value. There's also an autographed version numbered to 100 copies that sells for even more.

6. 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket Tom Brady RC Auto /100 - $150,000

Here's the rarest and most coveted Brady rookie autograph: his 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket card. This iconic card pictures Brady holding a Lombardi Trophy over the text "The Rookie Ticket." It's numbered to just 100 copies with an on-card auto.

A PSA 10 copy obliterated records in 2019 when it sold for $150,000. This is the Brady rookie ticket collectors dream of pulling. Even low-grade copies can sell for $10,000+. It doesn't get more iconic than this card for Patriots collectors.

5. 2000 Bowman Tom Brady RC Auto - $180,000

Bowman Chrome is the undisputed king of baseball rookie cards. But Bowman had a football product back in 2000, too. Their Brady rookie went under the radar for many years before exploding in value.

This card features an on-card rookie signature of the GOAT quarterback. It last sold for $180,000 in PSA 10. However, there's some debate amongst graders on whether a true "10" exists. Most have print defects. Regardless, this is a legendary Brady rookie and his most sought-after autographed card.

4. 2012 National Treasures Rashad Jones Auto Patch 1/1 - $240,000

Believe it or not, the #4 spot goes to a one-of-a-kind card of…Rashad Jones? Yes, this receiver who caught 9 passes for the Pats has a card worth almost a quarter million. It's easily the most valuable football card of a non-star player.

The reason is simple: it's the only 1/1 ever produced, making it truly one of a kind. One lucky collector pulled this card and sold it for $240,000. Jones was nothing more than a journeyman, but Patriots collectors drool over this unique 1/1 card.

3. 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady RC Ticket #144 - $264,000

Remember the autographed Playoff ticket card of Brady from earlier? Well, this is the non-auto version, which is almost as rare. These cards were redemptions that had to be sent in to Playoff to receive the autographed version.

Without Brady's signature, this card shouldn't be worth as much. But it has still managed to sell for over $250,000! It's one of the few big-ticket Brady rookie cards that doesn't have an autograph, making it more affordable than some signed versions.

2. 2009 National Treasures Tom Brady Auto Logo Patch /5 - $330,000

The rarest Brady patch autograph card hails from 2009 National Treasures. It features a sizable Patriots logo patch and on-card signature. Out of the 5 Brady's produced, PSA 10 is the only one in this condition.

Thus, it sold for an astonishing $330,000 in 2019 becoming the second-most-expensive Brady card ever. It's got everything collectors could hope for - a Brady rookie patch auto numbered to less than 10 copies. This might be the premier Patriots card available.

1. 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket Tom Brady Auto /100 - $432,000

Sitting in the top spot is the legendary 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket Brady rookie autograph. The card pictures Brady hoisting the Lombardi Trophy next to a massive on-card autograph. It's sequentially numbered /100.

Of all Brady rookie cards, his Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket AUTO reigns supreme as the undisputed king. This card obliterated records when PSA 10 sold for $432,000 in 2021. That makes it the #1 most expensive Patriots football card ever.

And there you have it - a recap of the top 10 most valuable Patriots cards ever sold. As you can see, Brady dominates the list with a few non-Brady gems mixed in. These highly coveted cards trade hands for small fortunes.

Perhaps in the future, cards of Mac Jones or other current Patriots will join the list. But for now, Brady and other legends own the most expensive Patriots cardboard. Thanks for reading our top 10 countdown!