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ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 23: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stands on the field during warmups before the football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 23: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stands on the field during warmups before the football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
For pro football enthusiasts, game-related memorabilia is a must. Moreover, if it has a connection with Tom Brady, it is like chocolate frosting on the cake. Last year, TB12’s 600th touchdown ball got a lot of market attention, and any football fan would love to have it. Count Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys owner, is on the list too.
In a game against the Chicago Bears, Brady completed his 600th career touchdown pass to wide receiver Mike Evans. After the TD, that ball became a significant part of the Buccaneers’ history. The ball he threw, however, had a minor mishap after reaching the breakthrough.
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Is Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones a keeper?
Mike Evans is famous among fans for tossing the ball into the crowd following a touchdown. It took place the same way as TB12’s milestone ball. He threw the ball to a spectator by the name of Byron Kennedy. The fan sat in the stands. However, a member of the Buccaneers‘ staff was able to get the legendary football back after some wheeling and dealing.
Nobody should be surprised if, during negotiations, Dallas Cowboys‘ Jerry Jones uses the ball to his advantage. The Cowboys’ President/GM revealed his plan of action if he were to receive Tom Brady‘s 600th TD ball, and it also involves some acting.
Jerry Jones on if he had Tom Brady’s 600 TD ball: “I’d be hard to trade with. I’d explain to everybody that that’s like asking for my baby. Then I’d tear-up for him a little bit (thinking) about how I’m gonna have that when I’m 90. And then after all that, then I’d take offers.”
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) October 26, 2021
As per John Machota, Jerry Jones mentions, “I’d be hard to trade with. I’d explain to everybody that that’s like asking for my baby. Then I’d tear-up for him a little bit (thinking) about how I’m gonna have that when I’m 90. And then after all that, then I’d take offers.”
Did the fan receive anything for giving away memorabilia?
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The moment Byron got his hands on the historic ball, he was the owner of a minimum of $500,000, as per Goldin Auctions’ Ken Goldin. Even though he did not get the amount, the Buccaneers made sure he did not go home empty-handed.
After catching @TomBrady’s 600th career touchdown, @MikeEvans13_ accidentally gave the ball to a fan.
Given how historic this ball is as the first 600th TD in NFL history, I’d estimate this ball to be worth a minimum of $500,000 (and possibly much more). pic.twitter.com/VhGZTJ3gNX
— Ken Goldin (@KenGoldin) October 24, 2021
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Byron Kennedy reportedly received two signed Tom Brady jerseys, a Brady helmet, a signed Mike Evans jersey, Evans’ cleats, and two bookings to every Bucs’ home game for the rest of the current season and the following year, according to Yahoo Sports. They also gave the fan a $1,000 gift card to the Buccaneers team shop. Brady also extended a bitcoin offer to the fan.
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