Can you think of a more perfect rookie card? Not only is it Jacoby’s first card, but it has a piece of his game-worn jersey, AND it’s autographed. With only 199 of the “refractor” versions in existence, it’s going to be the hottest card in New England if it isn’t already. A must-have for any die hard Ellsbury fan.
GM Ben Cherrington will find a way to keep Tek on the Sox if he wants to keep a single friend in Boston.
Tom Brady’s 2000 Bowman rookie card is on FIRE
Book/Street value before AFC Game: $60/$40
Street value after AFC Game: $70-$90 (and rising)
(This is the standard Bowman card #236, I’m not talking about the chrome, refractors, autographed, and limited edition inserts - those are already $150-$1000)
Hold on to your Brady rookie card kids, you’ll have a $100 card after the Pats win the Super Bowl on Feb 5. Brady will break his childhood idol Joe Montana’s record for most post season victories with a SB win, making him arguably the best quarterback in NFL history.
If you hurry you can probably still grab one for around $70 plus shipping on ebay
January 5
The following picture is a shot taken during the four alarm fire at Fenway Park on January 5th, 1934. The fire destroyed much of the new renovation work that had been done by new owner Thomas Yawkey, but the park was still able to open in time for the season opener, renovations complete.
