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Starting from 2003 and until his retirement in 2017, Dale Earnhardt Jr won the most popular driver award fifteen times in a row. The NASCAR Hall of Famer was undoubtedly the face of the sport for as long as he was active.

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But even now, five years after his retirement, one shouldn’t underestimate his popularity. Just take a look at the state of his NFT collection or the lack of it.

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Earnhardt Jr. recently collaborated with Autograph, a brand co-owned by NFL legend Tom Brady. And as part of this collaboration, Autograph, which sells NFT collectibles and art pieces, offered Dale Jr’s limited edition collection on DraftsKing, something which didn’t last long.

According to journalist Adam Stern, Autograph offered 2500 of the NASCAR legend’s ‘heritage cards’, each worth $30. And within 30 minutes, all the 2500 cards were sold out.

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Tom Brady joins Dale Earnhardt Jr in retirement

Tom Brady, inarguably the greatest and the biggest name in the history of American football, recently hung up his boots after a few days of speculation concerning his future.

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Reports emerged of the seven-time Super Bowl winner retiring after his team, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, lost to the Rams. But soon, conflicting reports emerged saying Brady isn’t done yet.

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However, the former Patriots man announced that he is, indeed bidding farewell to the sport, leaving behind a legacy that no one may even come close to, let alone surpass.

And on Brady’s retirement, Dale Earnhardt Jr tweeted, “Often times it’s hard to face the reality that the greats will one day hang it up. Hell of a career. Will be interesting to see where his professional life goes from here.”

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Dale Earnhardt Jr, four years after his retirement, was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, certifying his name as a legend. However, Tom Brady might have to wait a little longer for his Hall of Fame induction, because it will be another five years for the QB to become eligible.

Nevertheless, we all know who will headline the Pro Football’s Hall of Fame Class of 2027.

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Also Read: Dale Earnhardt Jr’s Pick for Favorite Sports Celebration of All-Time Will Please NASCAR Fans

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Shaharyar is an experienced Senior NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. A journalist by heart and profession, he has been at the ‘wheel’ for nearly a decade after starting with Formula 1. He has penned over 1,700 articles on the sport. Shaharyar is known for his quick reporting on controversies and feuds in NASCAR and is one of the masterminds behind "NASCAR In and Out", a Reader-Connect Program of EssentiallySports that boasts a weekly reach of fifty thousand subscribers in the US. Shaharyar believes in the conversational style of journalism, where fans are at the heart of the conversation. As a big fan of Kyle Busch, he maintains a commitment to journalistic neutrality in his coverage. A graduate of journalism from a professional university, Shaharyar blends his love for storytelling with the fast-paced nature of the sport to deliver compelling content that resonates with his readers. Despite his admiration for Kyle Busch, Shaharyar is now turning his attention to Hendrick Motorsports star Kyle Larson, whom he believes is a legend in the making. He is always looking to bring fresh perspectives and insights to his readers and engages in healthy debates and discussions about the latest developments in NASCAR. In his free time, Shaharyar enjoys watching soccer and taking long walks to unwind.

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