The Most Talked-About Footballs in NFL History

The Most Talked-About Footballs in NFL History

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With the NFL investigation into Deflategate concluding that it is probable the Patriots deliberately deflated footballs and that Tom Brady was "generally aware," here is a gallery of the most talked-about footballs in NFL history, beginning with Brady looking to pass in the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Tom Brady gestures before the snap in the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola cannot catch a pass while being defended by Darius Butler during the first half.

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Tom Brady hands the ball off to LeGarrette Blount in the first quarter.

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Tom Brady throws a pass in the first quarter.

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Tom Brady looks to pass during the first half.

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Shane Vereen makes a catch in the first quarter against Jerrell Freeman.

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Shane Vereen makes a catch in the first quarter against Jerrell Freeman.

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Rob Gronkowski cannot make a catch in the end zone over Colts cornerback Greg Toler during the first half.

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Julian Edelman tries to make a catch during the first half.

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Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker D'Qwell Jackson intercepts a pass intended for Rob Gronkowski during the first half.

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D'Qwell Jackson intercepts a pass intended for Rob Gronkowski.

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D'Qwell Jackson is congratulated by teammates after his interception.

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Julian Edelman is tackled by cornerback Darius Butler during the first half.

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James Develin scores a touchdown in the first quarter.

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James Develin celebrates his first-quarter touchdown.

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Julian Edelman runs with the ball against Greg Toler.

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LeGarrette Blount runs with the ball in the first quarter.

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Tom Brady looks to pass in the first half against the Colts.

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Tom Brady runs for a first down in the second quarter.

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An official has a ball handed to him during the AFC title game.

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Tom Brady has a ball tossed to him during warmups before the AFC Championship game.