2000 Bowman Chrome Tom Brady #236

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The 2000 Bowman Chrome Tom Brady #236 is widely considered the premier base rookie card for the NFL’s greatest quarterback. In 2000, the Topps & Topps Chrome sets did not feature a Brady rookie card, making Bowman Chrome the top chromium option for rookie collectors. The card’s sharp design, limited print run, and strong surface quality helped it stand out even before Brady’s legendary career took off.

Tom Brady’s résumé is unmatched: 7 Super Bowl titles, 5 Super Bowl MVPs, 3 NFL MVPs, and every major passing record in league history. Drafted 199th overall, Brady’s rise from sixth-round pick to the face of the NFL is one of sports’ greatest stories. The Bowman Chrome rookie has become a true modern icon, with high-grade copies commanding top dollar and remaining a centerpiece for collectors. For anyone interested in football cards, this is the Brady to know.