Roughkat passes along this story about a Steelers fan site that is attempting to profit off of Tom Brady’s season-ending knee injury. From WPRI:

Believemerch.com is selling a tee shirt celebrating Bernard Pollard. The safety for the Kansas City Chiefs delivered the hit that injured Tom Brady’s knee during the Patriot’s home opener on Sept. 7.

The shirt is selling for $18.99. It says “Bernard Pollard Fan Club - Established September 7, 2008.” It also features a 12 with a slash through it. Twelve is Tom Brady’s number with The New England Patriots.

In the past, Pollard has been dubbed “The Bonecrusher” for his hard hits and tackles.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and The New England Patriots have been conference rivals for the past several years.

Some Patriots fans aren’t amused by the shirt.

“I think it’s in poor taste. It figures it’s a bunch of Pittsburgh fans” said Bill Malo of Warwick. “Brady doesn’t deserve that. He’s been a class act his entire career.”

So what do you think? Classless move, classic capitalism, or a little bit of both? (If you are looking for guidance, don’t forget to check out the 248 comments already made on the linked story).

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