A special Jersey was made for Tom Brady for the Pro Bowl event in 2013, and Brady never got a chance to wear it. That year, Brady’s team, the New England Patriots, lost to the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs. The Ravens then went on to win the Super Bowl after 12 years. Brady, however, didn’t attend the Pro Bowl game because of an injury.
However, what would be the price for a precious jersey that belongs to GOAT Tom Brady? That’s the question that faced Corey Harrison from Pawn Stars when a seller brought in a 2013 Pro Bowl jersey that belonged to the legendary quarterback. But there was more to this jersey than met the eye.
Tom Brady’s Jersey at Pawn Stars
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The seller of the jersey claimed that he had acquired it while working for the NFL. As part of his job, he had to distribute jerseys to the players during the Pro Bowl. However, since Brady didn’t attend the event, his jersey remained unused. The seller pointed out that this jersey was unique and handcrafted, unlike the ones sold in stores. He was hoping to get $4,000 for this rare item.
Corey Harrison from Pawn Stars was instantly drawn to the jersey when he saw it. He admitted that he had been a Chargers fan and had a grudge against Tom Brady,
“This is pretty cool man, it’s Tom Brady. I was a [Los Angeles] Chargers fan my whole life. I used to hate the guy [Tom] and now you just can’t argue with success and it doesn’t matter what football team is your favorite.” but Corey had changed his mind over time, “It’s like saying you hate Michael Jordan in basketball. We’ll never see another quarterback as good as Tom Brady.”
Corey realized that Brady was a legend in his own right & deal was done for $1800 since Brady is widely considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
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Andrew Luck steps in for Brady at Pro Bowl
The two teams Ravens & Patriots played against each other in the AFC Championship game on January 20, 2013, which the Ravens won 28-13. The Pro Bowl was a week later on January 27, 2013, and featured players from both conferences. Tom Brady was selected for the Pro Bowl that year, but he did not play because of an ankle injury. He was replaced by Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts.
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And, this jersey is a rare find because Brady never signed it or wore it. It’s a “Game Issued” jersey, which means it was prepared for the game but never used by Brady. Since Brady skips the Pro Bowl due to injury, this jersey remained unused.
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