Trevor Martell, 18, and his 23‑year‑old brother Lucas opened a Topps NFL Bowman pack in a car and discovered a one‑of‑one Garbage Pail Kids SuperFractor featuring Tom Brady.
The card sits at a 1‑in‑10.5 million chance, making it the sole survivor of its line and a potential mid‑six‑figure auction item.
Right after the Brady gem, the car roof revealed a Drake Maye Etched‑in‑Glass card worth roughly $200, adding a quiet but valuable bonus.
The Martells, fresh to the card‑collecting scene, were guided by local shop owner Carmine Lorusso to a Fanatics Collect Premier Auction, where Lucas will pocket 115 % of the final bid.
With medical bills and a broken Jeep looming, the brothers hope the sale will fund their dreams of a trading‑card venture, with Trevor receiving a fair slice of the proceeds.
The auction kicks off on Nov 5, giving bidders a tight window to outbid and secure the record‑breaking Brady card.