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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Touchdown Tom” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22316 of the collection, and the 201st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Touchdown Tom” meme mean?
The phrase captures the idea that you should never underestimate Brady once the team is in trouble. It blends suspense with comic hope, transforming fear of defeat into anticipation of a spectacular return. Fans use it to predict that Brady always has a hidden ace up his sleeve, ensuring victory even when everything seems lost. It reflects the emotional rollercoaster of watching a seemingly doomed game flip in the final moments.
Where does the “Touchdown Tom” meme come from?
Sports blogger Jon Bois, affiliated with SB Nation, coined the term on Twitter in November 2013 following a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the exact first usage date is debated (ranging from early to late November), the concept gained traction quickly. On January 9, 2014, it was widely explained in an episode of the video series Breaking Madden. This production featured Bois playing Madden 25, creating fictional scenarios centered on Brady. A key sequence explicitly linked the nickname to the imperative of never counting him out. This playful approach transformed a sports statistic into a lasting cultural reference, exploiting Brady’s reputation for late wins.
- 2013Jon Bois tweets the term after a Patriots game against the Steelers.
- 2014SB Nation's Breaking Madden series releases an episode explaining the concept via Madden 25 gameplay.
How to use the “Touchdown Tom” meme
- Use this card to comment on a game where your team struggles before making a dramatic comeback.
- Share it during discussions about historic sports feats to illustrate athletic resilience and clutch performance.
- Employ it humorously to predict an unlikely return or victory for a player or team facing elimination.
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The “Touchdown Tom” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 57/100 · #201 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Touchdown Tom” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Touchdown Tom comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Touchdown Tom meaning?
It is an ironic nickname referring to Tom Brady’s ability to win any game, even one that appears lost.
Who created Touchdown Tom?
Sports blogger Jon Bois, working for SB Nation, invented this expression in November 2013.
Touchdown Tom origin?
The term originated from a Jon Bois tweet in 2013 and was popularized by a Breaking Madden video in 2014.
How do I get the Touchdown Tom meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Touchdown Tom” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Touchdown Tom card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Touchdown Tom: The Tom Brady Comeback Joke Explained · Touchdown Tom · NFL Memes Memes — meme.com · checked on October 17, 2026.
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