Tom Brady Signed Photo 16×20 Display Patriots Insc. “The Tuck Game” – COA TRISTAR & JSA

The 2001 AFC Divisional Playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders, also known as the Tuck Rule Game or the Snow Bowl, or sometimes referred to as Snow Bowl 2, took place on January 19, 2002, at Foxboro Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, which was at the time the Patriot’s home stadium. The game, played under a heavy snowfall, was the last at Foxboro Stadium.

The name Tuck Rule Game originates from the controversial game-changing play. In the 4th quarter, Raiders’ cornerback Charles Woodson tackled Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady, causing what initially appeared to be a fumble that was recovered by Raiders’ linebacker Greg Biekert. If the decision had remained a fumble, it would have almost certainly sealed the game for Oakland. Officials reviewed the play, and eventually determined that even though Brady had seemingly halted his passing motion and was attempting to “tuck” the ball back into his body, it was an incomplete pass and not a fumble under the then-effective NFL rules.

As a result, the original call was overturned, and the ball was given back to the Patriots, who subsequently moved the ball into field goal range. With under a minute remaining in regulation time, Patriots’ placekicker Adam Vinatieri kicked a 45-yard field goal to tie the game at 13, sending the game into overtime. In the overtime, Vinatieri kicked a 23-yard field goal to win the game for the Patriots. New England’s magical postseason continued when the Patriots upset the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game, then stunned the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI.

Without question, Tom Brady is one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. As a late draft pick out of Michigan, Brady went on to win (7) Super Bowls and earning five SB MVP Honors. This autographed 16×20 photo is from when arguably the NFL legend of Tom Brady began, in that controversial “Tuck Rule Game”. To this day, the debate rings true to whether or not it was a fumble. Heck, ESPN did a documentary where both Brady and his Raiders opponent and former Michigan teammate Charles Woodson discussed it. Brady signed the photo in blue felt tip (“9”) with the inscription, “THE TUCK GAME”. The photo is in a custom display with a plaque and two photos from the game (Brady’s Touchdown) below it. The entire display measures in at 28″ x 33.5″.

Authentication: JSA Full Letter & TRISTAR

All displays are sold as is without warranty to the condition of the frame. This item is oversized and will incur a shipping surcharge.

Tom Brady Signed Photo