Patriots Fans Flock To Aaron Hernandez Jersey Trade-In

Hundreds of fans flocked to the New England Patriots pro shop at Gillette Stadium on Saturday morning, taking part in a two-day event to exchange jerseys of former tight end Aaron Hernandez for those of current players.

According to a team spokesperson, over 500 jerseys with Hernandez's name were turned in by 11 a.m., about 90 minutes after the pro shop opened its doors.

Hernandez was charged with the murder of 27-year old semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd last month, and was released by the Patriots the same day.

Fans lined up hours before the event began, with Patriots staff cfreaking the authenticity of the Hernandez jerseys before they were placed in a large bin. The team will make an effort to recycle the jersey material, but will not donate the jerseys to a foreign country.

Source: ESPN.com

 

It's actually kind of surprising that there was that number of people with a Hernandez jersey...lol.

 

looks like there were like 500 people in line today exchanging them.

 

I was surprised by that as well

 

They should just sell them on Ebay. People are making decent coin doing so.

 

I posted a couple listings in one if the threads about the eBay thing. Getting real good coin for them...lol.

 

Yeah, the NFL is the goose that lays golden eggs. The money they make on apparel allows them to do this. Unreal money....

 

I've heard anywhere from $200-$300. True?

 

Last week there were reports of $1K plus for some.

 

Dude, His jerseys are selling for 1,000-1,200

 

Much like Hernandez himself, his jerseys are making a killing.

 

BOOM!