Some sports stars transcend the cities that made them famous—Tom Brady, seven-time Super Bowl champion and superstar New England Patriots quarterback, is one such athlete. So even though he's more connected to Boston, he's being heartily welcomed in Chicago thanks to the footballer's new sports memorabilia and trading card company, CardVault by Tom Brady, which just opened across from Wrigley Field. (How’s that for foot traffic?)
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Remember the Chicago Cubs win, you know, the big one—the World Series in 2016 that ended the 108-year curse that cemented the Cubs as the “lovable losers”? Well, just after that Tom Brady and the 2016 New England Patriots also had a big win—Super Bowl LI, oft called the greatest comeback in NFL history, earning Brady his fifth Super Bowl ring. It's not such a left field (see what we did there?) move, then, to stake a claim in Wrigleyville almost a decade later. Brady, now retired, has thrived in other ventures, from broadcasting to brand partnerships to businesses like CardVault.
Located at 1027 W. Addison Street, CardVault is a high-end sports memorabilia and trading card shop located in the perfect place for not only sports fans, but also folks who want to honor the connection of 2016 wins. At the new retailer, you can expect to find single cards, sealed boxes, and packs from top brands like Topps, Panini, and Upper Deck. Brady fans can also check out autographed, authenticated memorabilia including helmets, jerseys and other equipment, as well as special Chicago-themed merchandise.
CardVault by Tom Brady will be open Monday to Thursday from 10am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 9pm, and Sunday from 10am to 6pm. The Wrigleyville location is the chain's first outside of the East Coast; other outposts include Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA; TD Garden, Boston, MA; Foxwoods Resort Casino, CT; American Dream, East Rutherford, NJ; and East Hampton, NY.