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New York Times
8 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Commanders owner Josh Harris buys $500,000 Jayden Daniels card in record sale
NEW YORK — A new record sale for a Jayden Daniels trading card was set when Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris agreed to pay $500,000 for one of Daniels' most sought-after rookie cards while standing next to the young quarterback on stage at Topps Trade Night on Saturday. Harris and Daniels were special guests at the event, which followed Day 2 of Fanatics Fest at the Javits Center. Advertisement Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin played negotiator on the microphone in front of a sizable crowd after asking attendees who had the most valuable Daniels card with them. Josh Roth and Jacob Ramos of the Florida-based Rothcards answered that call with Daniels' 2024 Panini Prizm Black Finite one-of-one card. After a quick back-and-forth chat, Harris agreed through Rubin to purchase the card. In addition to the $500,000, Roth and Ramos also received an autographed Daniels jersey, which the 2024 NFL offensive rookie of the year and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner inked on the spot. Harris will display the card at the Commanders' Northwest Stadium, according to Fanatics. The original unearthing of the Daniels Black Finite card bears its own improbable story. A collector with the username 'Dr. Moist Muffins' acquired the card from a pack through a box break (where collectors pay for a select portion of the cards opened by a third party) on a Fanatics Live stream around midday New Year's Day. Dr. Ojash Raval, as he's known outside of trading card livestreams, only spent $36 for the rights to all the Commanders cards in the break. The monster Daniels card then emerged from a pack, spurring immediate offers from interested buyers. Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit and husband to tennis legend Serena Williams, had previously offered a $200,000 public bounty to whoever pulled the card. Roth wouldn't give an exact amount of how much was spent in buying the card from 'Dr. Moist Muffins,' but said it was in the mid-$300,000 range. So Roth and Ramos will share in a profit of about $150,000 on the card. And as much as the original discovery of the card came by chance, the card's sale to Harris felt just as improbable. Roth said he walked into Fanatics Fest before the doors opened early Saturday since his business had purchased a table to sell cards at the show. He found Rubin 'just chilling, kicking a soccer ball' in the Dick's Sporting Goods set-up near one of the Fest's entrances. Ramos called the encounter with Rubin 'just random.' Advertisement 'I walked up to him and said, 'Yo, we've got to show Jayden this card. It's the best (Daniels) card in existence.' Now granted, it's not a Topps product. So Rubin was kind of (hesitant).' Roth said his table had a great day at the show and he and his business partner Ramos then walked into the Topps trade night, which is essentially a swap meet for card collectors, on the top floor of Javits Center after the Fest closed up shop for the day. Rubin introduced Daniels and Harris to the crowd and shortly after asked, 'Who has the biggest Jayden Daniels card?' The duo, with the help of a bulky lead blocker, broke through the crowd to the stage holding up the one-of-a-kind card. Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris bought the Jayden Daniels Prizm Black Finite 1/1 for $500,000. This makes it the most expensive Jayden Daniels card sale ever. 🤯 Rothcards, the previous owner of the card, agreed to the deal during Trade Night at Fanatics Fest, also… — Fanatics Collect (@FanaticsCollect) June 22, 2025 Rubin asked Roth what he thought the card was worth. Roth shouted '$2 million!' Rubin asked again what the card was really worth, turning to Fanatics Collect CEO Mike Mahan for his assessment, which was $500,000. Roth went right for Rubin's heart, invoking the Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch autographed one-of-one card that famously sold for $1.11 million to Dick's Sporting Goods in March. As he continued to plead the case for the card, Rubin named the price: 'Alright one time, half a million dollars. You want it? From Josh Harris, with Jayden here right now.' Roth looked back at Ramos and quickly agreed on the sale. 'It was such an experience to be on stage with just everyone. It really happened so fast. Moments like that are timeless,' Ramos said. 'That was our negotiation right there. I should have countered him!' Roth said with a laugh. Advertisement Roth said the duo held onto the card by design for the summer months, thinking it would be 'exciting' given how much momentum Daniels' hobby stock would carry into the 2025 NFL season. Daniels was the second most searched athlete on eBay in May behind only Michael Jordan. Roth added that he hoped for a seven-figure payday for the card, 'but when the moment came, we just had to say yes to a deal like that.' 'We were kind of looking for Jayden in the other room (the main Fest area on the floor below), and it kind of didn't work out,' Roth said. 'And then we come up here. If it happens, it happens. It just so happens that fate worked out perfectly.' The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage. When you click or make purchases through our links, we may earn a commission.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tom Brady breaks internet with one power move that puts Jerry Rice on top
On Friday, June 20, 2025, Tom Brady opened a pack of football cards at Fanatics Fest, a New York City event. Fans were glued to the screen as the retired quarterback opened the pack and reminisced about each player represented in the cards. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But no one expected what came next. Tom Brady held up one card and instantly made a bold and clear statement. The moment quickly spread on social media. People are discussing it everywhere now. Tom Brady's words and the reason for their great appeal? Tom Brady names Jerry Rice his greatest receiver ever On 6/20/2025, while in New York City taking part in a card-opening session at Fanatics Fest, 47-year-old Tom Brady opened packs from his rookie year, revealing at one point a card of the legendary San Francisco 49ers receiver Jerry Rice. Without even thinking twice, Brady smiled and said, 'Gotta love me a Jerry Rice,' before calling him the 'best receiver of all time.' Tom Brady has spent 23 seasons in the NFL, along with 7 Super Bowl victories, and you can bet he has a respect for Jerry Rice. He mentioned he was a San Francisco 49ers fan growing up, because of Jerry Rice. His spontaneous comment was more than just that. He was serious. He didn't pause, think, or compare others. He made his choice right away, and fans loved the honesty. The official Topps account shared the video on X (formerly Twitter) the same day, and it quickly got attention from football lovers all over the country. Jerry Rice responds and shows respect to Tom Brady Jerry Rice, 61, saw the video and gave his response through Instagram. He commented on the Topps post saying, 'Thanks G.O.A.T.' This short message from Jerry Rice showed how much he respects Tom Brady in return. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This isn't the first time Jerry Rice has spoken kindly about Tom Brady. Back in 2021, after Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl ring, Jerry Rice told Bleacher Report, 'When you got seven rings, you're doing something right.' He even said Tom Brady deserves the GOAT title. Both stars,Tom Brady and Jerry Rice have shown huge respect for each other. Two legends. One clear moment of mutual greatness. Also Read:
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Museum of Greatness unveils $200 million collection of 'iconic' memorabilia
Game-used memorabilia and rare cards are on display from some of sports' top athletes in history. (Credit: cllct photo/Will Stern) NEW YORK — 'Iconic.' That's how Nick Connolly, Fanatics VP and head of collector relations, described the standard for inclusion at the 'Museum of Greatness.' The 10,500-square-foot exhibit on display for Fanatics Fest this weekend at the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan is estimated to be worth $200 million — likely the most expensive collection of memorabilia ever put together. Advertisement Much of these pieces have not been seen publicly in years, if ever. It also makes a case for the most significant by any other standard, especially historic value. Walking in, past the countless security guards defending the treasures, it's easy for anyone — regardless of their experience with collectibles — to feel the weight of the items sitting in the display cases. It starts with Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle. Ruth is represented by a 1918 Red Sox game-used bat, one of the earliest in the hobby. Mantle is seen through a photographers' lens by two of the most valuable Type 1 photos and their associated trading cards, the 1951 Bowman and 1952 Topps. One of the more remarkable and complete collections of unopened wax boxes and packs, from vintage baseball to football, in BBCE cellophane and PSA slabs, comes next. Logan Paul's Pokémon Illustrator, an embarrassment of riches containing some of the most valuable '90s insert cards ever created (PMGs) and, perhaps most impressive of all, a complete collection of Tom Brady's victorious Super Bowl game-used jerseys, on loan from the man himself, are all highlights. Advertisement 'People were excited because they wanted to display [their collections] for everyone,' Connolly said, describing the curation process, which largely involved dealing with individual and private collectors. 'Once the marketing was done it was actually very fun because we actually got a lot of inbound of people saying 'Oh, I have this, I'd like to display it.'' No collectibles exhibit would be complete without the T206 Honus Wagner, which sits alone in a display case. Rounding out the collection is Michael Jordan's game-used Game 3 jersey from the 1998 'Last Dance' NBA Finals, the sister to the Game 1 jersey which sold for a record $10.1 million. Fanatics also managed to procure more than 50 MLB Debut Patch Autograph cards, its creation which its CEO Michael Rubin recently called the greatest innovation in the history of trading cards. Advertisement 'The fact we could get a Honus Wagner, a Mickey Mantle and 50 Debut Parches all in one place … I think that's very special,' Connolly said. 'This is the perfect way, whatever stage you're at [as a collector] to take one step further.' Will Stern is a reporter and editor for cllct, the premier company for collectible culture.
USA Today
12-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Texas A&M transfer WR signs NIL deal with trading card company
Texas A&M transfer WR signs NIL deal with trading card company Texas A&M's 2025 wide receiver rotation is completely revamped after the additions of KC Concepcion (NC State), Jonah Wilson (Houston), and Mario Craver (Mississippi State) this offseason, while the return of Terry Bussey, Ashton Bethel-Roman and Izaiah Williams has given starting quarterback Marcel Reed an elite corps that should take the Aggie passing game to the next level. With elite talent comes NIL earnings, and after the NCAA vs. House bill was passed, Universities will now directly pay their athletes with a $20.5 million cap per institution. At the same time, players will continue to be able to sign NIL deals with various organizations. This week, it was revealed that KC Concepcion signed a $2.5 million deal with The Famile. In contrast, Jaxson Callaway of AggiesToday revealed on Wednesday that Marion Craver has reportedly signed his NIL deal with Topps Trading Cards. According to Callaway, Craver will work with a variety of trading cards ranging from Autograph, Relic, Chrome, and Specialty Sets. As Callaway notes in the article, Craver's ascending profile and star potential after his freshman season with the Bulldogs are the primary reasons Topps is so excited about his representation moving forward. "Mario Craver is as an emerging figure in the trading card market, leveraging his collegiate status to contribute to Topps' diverse portfolio. The inclusion of autographs and jerseys taps into the growing demand for authenticated memorabilia, especially as Topps expands with 2025 releases like Series 2 and Chrome. Collectors can anticipate Craver's cards in hobby boxes or as standalone rarities, available through Topps' official site or retailers like Target, with potential value increases if his career progresses." Craver enters the 2025 season as the No. 2 or 3 option, depending on the results of fall practices, providing Marcel Reed with a legitimate deep threat who can take the top of most secondaries. His quickness in route will create immediate separation in the short passing game. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
Time Out
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Fanatics Fest will have $200 million of Michael Jordan, LeBron James memorabilia on display in NYC
Start spreading the sports-nerd news: Fanatics Fest is returning to New York City this June, and it's not showing up empty-handed. The three-day mega-convention will include a showstopping exhibition called the "Museum of Greatness," a $200 million pop-up sports shrine filled with ultra-rare memorabilia from athletic legends like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tom Brady and more. Running June 20–22 at the Javits Center, this year's Fanatics Fest is taking over Manhattan's West Side with even more star power and collectibles than its debut last summer, which drew more than 70,000 attendees. But the main event this time is a 10,500-square-foot museum packed with iconic gear, jaw-dropping trading cards and one-of-a-kind treasures collectors thought they'd never see in person. Among the crown jewels: LeBron's $10 million Ultimate Rookie Logoman card, MJ's 'Last Dance' jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals and a one-of-a-kind Fleer Metal Gem Masters card valued at $4.5 million. You'll also find Kobe Bryant's NBA Finals jersey, Ohtani's 2024 All-Star uniform and more than 30 Tom Brady cards (some featuring game-worn Super Bowl fabric, no big deal). Organizers say the Museum of Greatness will have over 20 themed zones—from 'GOATs' to 'Rising Stars'—highlighting players across eras and sports. It's basically the Louvre for collectors, if the Mona Lisa wore cleats. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Topps (@topps) But this isn't just for hardcore hobbyists. With over 500 athletes, celebs, and creators appearing throughout the weekend, the fest doubles as a who's-who of sports culture. Expect autograph sessions, live panels, merch drops, and interactive brand activations from leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB and WWE. And yes, security will be tighter than a Knicks playoff schedule. With millions on display—including Babe Ruth and Messi memorabilia—round-the-clock surveillance is a given.
