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Exclusive | Tom Brady’s trading card advice hits home for Rams rookie Max Klare: ‘Very impactful’

Nypost · · 437 words · By Edward Lewis
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What to know about Exclusive

A recent message from Tom Brady about cardboard hit home for Rams rookie Max Klare.

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What happened

A recent message from Tom Brady about cardboard hit home for Rams rookie Max Klare.

Why it matters

The tight end — who was taken by Los Angeles in the second round of April’s NFL draft — was one of many football players who received advice from Brady while out at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere presented by Topps last week, and he told The California Post that…

Common ground

“He was like, ‘Make sure you get all your cards,'” Klare said.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “he told The Post he was anticipating signing 8,500 total Topps cards during his weekend at the NFLPA Rookie Premiere.”
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The provided evidence for this claim is completely irrelevant, discussing HBO Max and streaming services rather than Max Klare or Topps cards.
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web search NEUTRAL — Stream movies, shows, and more on Max, your ultimate entertainment destination.
https://auth.max.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — If you get HBO with your TV package, internet service, or wireless plan, you may have access to HBO Max at no extra cost. To find out if your provider supports HBO Max, go to Connect Your Provider and…
https://www.hbomax.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — WBD initially announced plans for HBO Max and Discovery+ to merge in 2023, but the company ultimately chose to retain Discovery+. As part of the decision, WBD migrated some Discovery+ shows to Max whi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HBO_Max
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Claim 2: “Mike Mahan, the CEO of Fanatics Collectibles”
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Three independent sources (Fanatics Inc, Fast Company, and a news report on his hiring) confirm Mike Mahan is the CEO of Fanatics Collectibles.
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web search NEUTRAL — As CEO of Fanatics Collectibles, Mike is responsible for developing the overall vision and corporate strategy for the company’s trading cards and collectibles business and overseeing its full portfoli…
https://www.fanaticsinc.com/mike-mahan-1
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web search NEUTRAL — Fanatics, the sports merchandise and collectibles giant, has hired former Dick Clark Productions CEO Mike Mahan to serve as CEO of Fanatics Collectibles, a new business unit that will include Topps (w…
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/fan…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mike Mahan, an entrepreneur and the former CEO of Dick Clark Productions, will take the reins at Fanatics Collectibles.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90761849/fanatics-names-new-a-ce…
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Claim 3: “The tight end — who was taken by Los Angeles in the second round of April’s NFL draft”
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Multiple independent web sources (AOL, ESPN/web search, and another sports analysis source) confirm that Max Klare, a tight end, was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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web search NEUTRAL — Klare had 39 receptions for 637 yards and five touchdowns as a senior at St. X. ESPN reported that the Rams pursued Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco, then a free agent, before selecting Alabama QB Ty Si…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/te-max-klare-former-st-011…
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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles Rams. The term ‘draft steal’ tends to get overused when it comes to the NFL Draft.Klare may be a ‘draft steal’ in a traditional sense, but the context matters. In an offense that may lean …
https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/rams-max-klare-steal-day-2-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Rams started on the offensive side of the ball, going with a tight end in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The addition of Ohio State’s Max Klare may be a future investment for …
https://www.aol.com/articles/grading-rams-pick-max-klare-040…
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Claim 4: “The NFLPA Rookie Premiere event annually provides incoming NFL talent the opportunity to travel to downtown Los Angeles”
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The NFLPA and other sports news sources confirm the Rookie Premiere is an event for incoming draft rookies held in Los Angeles (specifically mentioned as May 14-16 in LA).
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web search NEUTRAL — The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) is the labor union representing National Football League (NFL) players in matters concerning wages, hours and working conditions, and protects their rights as profe…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Players_Association
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web search NEUTRAL — We are the union that represents professional football players – dedicated to the promotion and advancement of all players and of the sport of professional football.
https://nflpa.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 26, 2026 · NFL players graded their own teams in the 2026 NFLPA report card survey. We break down every category to reveal the NFL's best and worst organizations.
https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/analysis/nflpa-report-…
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Claim 5: “he told The California Post that some of the former quarterback’s words about trading cards stuck with him.”
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The provided evidence discusses Tom Brady's trading card stores and vaults, but there is no mention of Max Klare speaking to The California Post or receiving specific advice from Brady about trading cards.
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web search NEUTRAL — A New York trading card shop linked to Tom Brady was scammed out of $10,000 in cards, and police are investigating. Lady Gaga opened up about taking lithium during A Star Is Born and her recovery from…
https://radio.foxnews.com/2025/11/13/tom-bradys-new-trading-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore Tom Brady's new Card Vault in SF! A must-visit for collectors and fans looking for unique sports memorabilia.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/tom-brady-card-vault-sf
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web search NEUTRAL — Tom Brady teases Tokyo's Card Vault as a cultural hub for collectors and surprises the Japanese.Even so, Brady’s latest Mother’s Day posts showed that family remains central to his life, with many fan…
https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/2026/05/11/to…
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Claim 6: “The NFLPA Rookie Premiere presented by Topps last week”
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Two independent sources (NFLPA official site and Athlon Sports) confirm that the NFLPA Rookie Premiere was presented by Topps.
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web search NEUTRAL — LOS ANGELES — The NFL Players Association and NFL Players Inc. will host 42 rookies from the 2026 Draft at the 32nd annual NFLPA Rookie Premiere presented by Topps, on May 14-16 in Los Angeles.
https://nflpa.com/partners/posts/2026-rookie-premiere-releas…
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web search NEUTRAL — The NFL Players Association and NFL Players Inc. are hosting 42 rookies from the 2026 NFL Draft on May 14-16 in Los Angeles. The Chiefs will have three rookie representatives on the released list, inc…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chiefs-2026-rookies-partic…
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web search NEUTRAL — NFLPA Rookie Premiere brings top 2026 NFL Draft rookies into spotlight, marking first major step into marketing and endorsement deals.
https://athlonsports.com/nfl/2026-nflpa-rookie-premiere-play…
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Claim 7: “Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion”
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Multiple cross-references from the NY Post confirm Tom Brady as a seven-time Super Bowl champion.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Seven, those were my Super Bowl wins.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/sports/tom-brady-takes-dig-at-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the seven-time Super Bowl champion
https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/sports/draymond-green-bashed-b…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.