Originally Posted by mikey

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/692640.html

Patriots' Brady 'couldn't miss opportunity to visit'
By Daphna Berman

Two-time Superbowl MVP Tom Brady threw out the first pass at an American Football in Israel (AFI) scrimmage game last night at Jerusalem's Kraft stadium.

Brady, who plays quarterback for the New England Patriots, is on tour in Israel this week, together with Robert and Myra Kraft, owners of the NFL team.

"It's great to see what football has become here," Brady said in the capital last night. "Football is such a wonderful sport and unfortunately, many people in the world don't understand it."

In his appearance at the stadium, Brady graciously gave out autographs, posed for pictures, and chatted with fans.

He expressed his particular support for the women's flag football team and even asked one young fan for her autograph, after she shyly asked him for his.

"My 48 hours here so far have been great," he said. "This is a beautiful country with wonderful people and places. It is one place in the world that there is so much to learn about and I would love to understand all the things that make this country great. This was an opportunity that I couldn't give up."

Brady, who arrived in Israel on Tuesday and flies out again on Sunday, has visited Christian sites in Bethlehem, as well as Jewish sites in the Old City.

He's hoping to spend the weekend relaxing at the Dead Sea or in the Galilee. "I grew up Catholic and it's incredible to see all of the things I read about in the Bible," he said.

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Originally Posted by Drewwho

Doubt it...Brady was invited for his star power. No Patriot has star power like Brady - he is the sport right now. Bruschi has star power in NE, but nothing like what Brady's status is.

Kraft was basically pimping out Tommy!