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How Many Hernandez Jerseys Were Exchanged Over the Weekend?

Over the weekend, Patriots fans from all over headed to Gillette Stadium to get rid of their Aaron Hernandez jerseys.

The free exchange allowed those who bought either the #81 or #85 Hernandez jerseys from the Patriots to swap them for a new jersey of comparable value.

So how many Hernandez shirts were traded in?

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According to the Patriots, over 2,500 jerseys were exchanged on July 6 and 7 at an expense of roughly $250,000 to the team.

Vince Wilfork was the most popular jersey picked up followed by Tom Brady. Rob Gronkowski, Stevan Ridley, and Chandler Jones round out the top five.

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In addition over 30% of the jerseys exchanged were youth sized.


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