By the numbers: Drew Brees on cardboard
By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Football Editor
Drew Brees broke another record.
The New Orleans Saints quarterback threw a touchdown pass in his 48th consecutive game breaking Johnny Unitas’ record on Sunday.
Brees hit Devery Henderson for a 40-yard pass in the first quarter of the Saints matchup with the San Diego Chargers.
Brees broke the single-season passing yard record last season with 5,476 yards.
The veteran quarterback is one of the most popular players on cardboard. But he has never appeared on a card with Unitas, according to the Beckett database, despite all the wacky combos card companies have put together.
Brees is a tough player to collect as well. He has more than 5,200 cards with 900 of them being autographs. He also has a remarkable 69 Rookies Cards.
Here are Brees’ basic card statistics:
Cards: 5,291
Total value: $89,834
Average value: $19.98
Memorabilia: 1,590
Autographs: 900
Rookie Cards: 69
To get a Drew Brees checklist and online price guide, click here.
Here’s a look at some of Brees best Rookie Cards:
- 2001 Bowman Chrome #144 /1999
- 2001 Crown Royale #150 autograph /250
- 2001 Fleer Tradition #402
- 2001 Pacific #453 autograph /1000
- 2001 Playoff Contenders #124 autograph /500
- 2001 SP Authentic #101 jersey /800
- 2001 Topps Debut #101 autograph /499
Susan Lulgjuraj is an editor of Beckett Football. You can email her here with questions, comments or ideas. Follow her on Twitter here.
