When one GOAT tips his cap to another rising icon, the sports world notices. This is what happened Friday night, when an Instagram story from NFL legend Tom Brady sent WNBA fans and trading card circles into a frenzy. The 7X Super Bowl Champion revealed a new addition to his personal collection of basketball’s fastest-growing superstars, Caitlin Clark.
It didn’t take long for the post to go viral, and Clark to respond.
Tom Brady Shows Off Signed Caitlin Clark Rookie Card
Brady shared an image of a 2024 Panini Prizm authentic rookie card #145, signed by Caitlin Clark, thanking designer Doni Nahmias for the piece.
“New addition to my collection,” Tom Brady wrote, tagging Clark’s handle and adding a fired-up emoji.
The card features Clark’s on-card autograph along with the inscription “GREATNESS.” The signature was authenticated by PSA and graded Auto 8. While the card itself wasn’t graded for condition, its rookie status and verified autograph make it a valuable piece, especially now that it resides in Brady’s collection.
Designer ,Doni Nahmias gave Tom Brady a Caitlin Clark signed card. CC noticed! pic.twitter.com/hDmmqHmAuP
— CCFC-off season (@sohali2012) February 28, 2026
Of course, CC noticed. The Indiana Fever star reposted Brady’s story to her own Instagram without adding any further comments. She let the moment speak for itself.
For Clark, it’s another milestone in a meteoric rise that has already reshaped the women’s collectibles market.
Clark’s Trading Card Market Continues to Surge
Clark’s card values have been climbing at historic levels since entering the WNBA.
A 2024 Select WNBA Signature Gold Vinyl 1-of-1 card previously sold for $234,850, briefly becoming the second-highest women’s sports card sale ever, trailing only a Serena Williams card at the time. Since then, her market has soared even higher. A Prizm Gold Vinyl 1-of-1 graded PSA 10 reportedly fetched $366,000, while a Flawless Logowoman 1-of-1 sold for $660,000. It’s the highest price ever paid for a women’s sports card.
Beyond individual sales, grading numbers enhance her demand. Clark was the most-collected active basketball player of 2025, with over 136,000 graded cards. With this number, she surpassed the combined totals of stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Only Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the NBA’s GOAT, had more graded cards overall.
For Brady, who is also a longtime collector, the purchase fits a pattern. He has steadily expanded his sports memorabilia portfolio in recent years, often targeting culturally significant athletes.
And this isn’t the first time he has publicly praised Clark. In a previous interview, Brady admitted he loves the growing rivalry between Clark and Angel Reese, calling it “really exciting” for the sport. Now, his support has moved beyond words and into investment.
Clark’s stock continues to rise entering the 2026 season, and moments like this only amplify her cultural footprint.
