‘Insane’: Tom Brady’s brutal $668,000 snub for Tampa Bay fan

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady inadvertently robbed a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan of making an easy $668,000.

Tom Brady's brutal snub for fan.

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady reached another NFL milestone on Monday AEDT, throwing his league-record 600th career touchdown pass in a 38-3 Tampa Bay rout over visiting Chicago.

The 44-year-old legend completed 20-of-36 passes for 211 yards and four touchdowns, three of them to Mike Evans, including the historic 600th on a 9-yard pass with six seconds to play in the first quarter for a 21-0 Buccaneers lead.

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“I believe I’m just very lucky to play with so many great players and teammates over the years,” Brady said.

“I try to play the game the best I can.

“Nothing in this sport is individual. I’m just grateful for being able to play as long as I have.”

Brady, whose landmark touchdown was his second of the game, saw Evans give the football to a spectator, unaware of its significance.

“He said, ‘Oh man, do you want it back?’” Brady said.

“I said, ‘I think they are going to get it.’”

It took a jersey and another ball in exchange, but the fan eventually parted with the historic ball.

“I definitely know we got that one back,” Brady said.

“That was one I wanted to have.”

However, reports later suggested the ball was worth approximately $500,000 (AUD$668,500).

Fan gets Tom Brady’s 600th TD ball after Mike Evans handed it to him not realizing what it was.

The Bucs staff came over to ask for it back and fan complied.

Just spoke with @KenGoldin of @GoldinAuctions. Said the ball is worth $500,000 at minimum.

— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 24, 2021

fan that gave the Bucs staffer Tom Brady’s 600th TD ball back is insane

— SUPER SIZE (@GrandeMarshall) October 24, 2021

People are pouring into this #Bucs fan who (rightfully) gave the Brady ball back instead of profiting.

You’re all liars if you’re telling me you’re keeping that ball after being shown on live television/ knowing the Bucs were going to hook you up.

— Matt Lively (@mattblively) October 25, 2021

The reigning Super Bowl champion Bucs improved to 6-1 as Brady enjoyed his 97th game with three or more touchdowns and 37th with four or more, both matching NFL records set by Drew Brees, who ranks second in all-time touchdown passes on 571.

Tom Bradybecame the first NFL player to reach the milestone. Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Meanwhile, Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow threw for a career-high 416 yards and three touchdowns to spark the Bengals over host Baltimore 41-17, snapping the Ravens’ five-game win streak.

The top overall selection in last year’s NFL Draft completed 23 of 38 passes, finding Ja’Marr Chase on eight receptions for 201 yards and a touchdown and C.J. Uzomah three times for 91 yards and two touchdowns.

“It was a big statement,” Burrow said.

“We really won all of our one-on-one matchups that really mattered.

“We’ve got tough resilient guys who don’t back down under pressure.”

It was the first time since 2013 the Bengals had managed 40 points against an opponent and the outcome left both clubs 5-2 atop the AFC North division.

“We’re starting to earn respect,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said.

“We have a long ways to go. But I’m really proud of the collective team effort.”

— with AFP

Originally published as ‘Insane’: Tom Brady’s brutal $668,000 snub for Tampa Bay fan