2000 Upper Deck Victory Tom Brady #326

How I Arrived at the Hobby Score

The 2000 Upper Deck Victory Tom Brady #326 was a lower end product at time of release, but this Brady rookie is limited in quantity making the PSA 10 more valueable than the average 'Victory' card. Victory was Upper Deck’s entry-level set, aimed at collectors who wanted affordable packs and a straightforward design. The card shows Brady in his Patriots uniform, long before he became a household name.

When this card was released, Brady was a sixth-round pick with little hype. He spent his rookie season as the fourth-string quarterback, mostly watching from the sidelines. Few collectors were chasing his cards at the time, and Victory packs could be found for a couple of dollars. Today, this card is a reminder of how unpredictable the hobby—and football careers—can be. It’s a simple card from a simple set, but it marks the beginning of one of the most unexpected stories in NFL history.