Daniel Vitale is a big New England Patriots fan.
So much so that he let the team borrow an American flag signed by legendary quarterback Tom Brady.
Vitale filed a lawsuit against the Patriots Hall of Fame after claiming that the Hall of Fame used “improper technique” to damage valuable memorabilia when displayed.
According to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Boston, Tom Brady’s signature began to fade, potentially reducing the item’s value by as much as $1 million.
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According to Yahoo Sports, the Stars and Stripes flew over Foxborough Stadium in 2001, marking Brady’s first year as the Patriots’ first quarterback. At some point that same year, the flag was signed by Brady.
Then the flag was authenticated. Foxboro A patch was sewn onto the flag celebrating the team’s final season at his stadium. The Patriots moved to his current home of Gillette Stadium in 2002.
Vitale said he agreed to loan the flag to the Patriots Hall of Fame in June 2021 because he was assured it would be treated properly.
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According to the lawsuit, the Hall of Fame’s lighting was designed to protect memorabilia.
“There was a large gap in the glass directly in front of the flag that allowed unfiltered light and heat to pass through,” the complaint said.
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Vitale, 42, of Hampstead, New Hampshire, claims to have purchased the flag for investment purposes in 2020.
“I’m an avid Patriots fan and have been for 40 years,” Vitale told The Associated Press on Thursday. “That flag was very important to me because it was right after his 9/11 and his last regular game of the season at his stadium in Foxborough.”
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A spokesperson for the New England Patriots said the team had no immediate comment.
After winning six Super Bowls in New England, Tom Brady joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 and won a record seventh ring.