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It was Jastremski not Mcnally.

 

Whatever.  Brady claimed he didn't know they guy's name or what he did on game days.  Or maybe that was McNally.  But he'd been giving them GAME-WORN jerseys and other extremely valuable memorabilia.  Of course, he blew this off by saying he signs everything anybody asks him to sign.  But that's not quite the same thing as saving your sweaty game jersey for the guy.  Another deception. 

 

And yes, the refs check the balls - AND THEN THE DEFLATOR ADJUSTS THE PRESSURE, usually in the official's locker room after they go down to the field.  In the Championship Game, there were too many league officials and other hangers-on in the locker room, hence the bathroom visit with the bag of balls in tow. 

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