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When we talk about Tom Brady as a player, he isn’t just a mere QB but rather an era of football. He played at the highest level for more than 20 years and performed exceedingly well, but now he’s cooking something special for 12th December. Did you know Tom Brady’s career could have gone a completely different way? Yeah, he was originally inclined to go into baseball!
To commemorate this hidden trivia, Topps trading card company has come up with a piece of memorabilia that every Brady fan would love to get their hands on! Even leading rappers like Quavo and Travis Scott have expressed their desire for the same.
Quavo and Travis Scott are excited about Brady’s MLB cards
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Tom Brady was a legendary NFL player but what if there was another twist in the tale and the former QB went on to become an MLB player instead? Way back in 1995, 7x Super Bowl winner almost got drafted by the Montreal Expos as a catcher! To commemorate the occasion, Topps has created the Brady-themed baseball trading cards. In addition to fans, rappers Quavo and Travis Scott are excited to get their hands on them! While Brady replied on the Instagram post saying- “I want that card!!!!!”, Travis Scott commented “Need that” and then Quavo also commented “Wtf 🤯”.
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This is just unreal, some extraordinary stuff that has now created excitement amongst the fans, players, and even celebrities. So who’ll be getting their hands on the prized cards during Brady’s Bowman draft on 12th December? As per Brady, he and his trading cards go a long way back.
Decoding Brady’s connection with the baseball
Tom Brady, long before becoming an NFL sensation, had his grassroots in baseball. The young Brady had one of the best arms in MLB history. Coupled with terrific agility skills and athleticism, he was on the road to becoming the next big thing in that sport. However, fate would have other plans.
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Brady was dropped by the Montreal Expos, as they felt they couldn’t draw his attention away from his football career at Michigan. Maybe it was all meant to be, after all, nobody can match ‘The Comeback Kid’ and his records in football.
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Now, some new details are emerging from the next Bowman draft. Brady’s baseball card features the GOAT in his Expos gear with his signature under the inscription- “If baseball doesn’t work out, football always will.”
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While it’s unclear if all the cards will be signed or with an inscription, Topps’ re-imagined Brady MLB cards will certainly be a treat for all fans. Let us know if you’ll be trying to grab one on auction day as well!
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