A NFL fan has struck gold after selling what was believed to be Tom Brady's final touchdown ball - only for the iconic quarterback to then announce his return to the sport.
Brady found Mike Evans for a 55-yard touchdown in what was believed to be his last game, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their NFC playoff clash with eventual Super Bowl winners the Los Angeles Rams. Wide-receiver Evans, as is a feature of his normal celebration, then threw the ball into the end-zone as a souvenir for a Buccaneers fan.
The auction ended on Saturday at 10pm Eastern Standard Time - though whoever bought the ball weren't buying what they expected. Less than 24 hours later, Brady stunningly announced that he made a U-turn on his decision to retire from the sport just six weeks prior.
In a message on Twitter at 7.13pm EST on Sunday, he posted: 'These past two months I've realised my place is still on the field and not in the stands. 'That time will come. But it's not now. I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family.
Reversal as the TV commentator gig didn't materialize.
ReplyDeleteNope not the case at all, I have to say I nailed this one from the start. He retired before the Bucs had to take a 16 or 18 mil cap hit, that date has passed in Feb. so all is well here in Champabay! By the way this has become my favorite blog so keep up the good work!
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Thanks Mitch I appreciate it and maybe I'll run into you at Seminole Hard Rock
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