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Brady has turned his love for sports collectibles into a growing business, with his CardVault venture reaching its 20th store in November 2026. Tom Brady spent more than two decades building one of the greatest careers in NFL history. At just seven years old, the future quarterback was spending his pocket money on baseball cards. What began as a childhood fascination has now taken an unexpected turn. His latest success offers a glimpse into the interests that have shaped his life away from football.
Yet, long before the Super Bowl victories, record-breaking contracts and global fame, he had a different obsession.
One player held a special place in his collection. New York Yankees legend Don Mattingly was the name Brady kept searching for whenever he visited the shop. Even after entering the NFL, Brady never completely left collecting behind. His childhood cards remained part of his personal collection, connecting his professional success with memories from a much simpler time. For Brady, the business represents more than another investment. It brings him back to something he enjoyed long before becoming an NFL superstar. His football career made him a household name, but his childhood passion has given him another way to stay connected to the sports world.