Tom Brady’s jersey from Super Bowl 51 immediately became one of the greatest pieces of sports memorabilia. Not only did Brady win his fifth ring in it, but helped lead the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. It should be framed in Brady’s house as a memorial to the game, but now the Patriots’ QB believes someone stole it.
Tom Brady’s Super Bowl jersey may have been stolen from the Patriots locker room
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James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Brady searched the locker room after the game looking for his jersey, but couldn’t find it. According to USA Today he appeared “flustered” during the search.
“It was right here. I know exactly where I put it,” Brady said as he called the security staff and team equipment managers to assist in the search.
The jersey couldn’t be located. Someone with access to the Patriots’ locker room appears to have swiped the jersey.
“This is not good,” he said. “It was right here and now I don’t have it. Not good.”
When Brady was leaving the stadium he was asked again about the jersey and it was still nowhere to be found.
“It is going to be on eBay soon, I guess.”
Perhaps it was misplaced. Maybe a well-meaning team employee secured it after the game to ensure it wasn’t lost -- but it’s not looking good. If someone did swipe the jersey and attempts to sell it they’ll immediately become public enemy No. 1 to the entire New England area — and one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Good luck with that.
