New Orleans Saints superstar Quarterback, Drew Brees, paid $264,000 for the jersey, believed to be the only one of its kind in existence. He plans to loan it to Purdue, which will display it at Mackey Arena.
Such an honor to bring John Wooden's 1930-1932 jersey back home to Purdue. His legend and legacy started here! #BoilerUp @CoachPainter @BoilerBall pic.twitter.com/1nsY4UCSy3
— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) May 30, 2018
Brees was secretly scheduled to attend as well and reveal the jersey, which has been in West Lafayette since last week. Bad weather scuttled his travel plans, so he instead submitted the video announcement from Peoria, Illinois.
John Wooden’s #Purdue jersey is coming home.
Thanks for making it happen @drewbrees. #Family pic.twitter.com/sqEiQlI9Cc
— Purdue Mens Basketball (@BoilerBall) May 30, 2018
Drew Brees continues to be one of the best guys in the sports world. Everyone talks about Brady and Rodgers, but to me, Brees is one of the Greatest of all time.
