Tom Brady's 'Final' TD Ball Sold for $518K at Auction Prior to Return from Retirement

The ball Tom Brady tossed for what appeared to be his final NFL touchdown pass sold for $518,000, according to Lelands Auctions (h/t ESPN's Jenna Laine). 

Hours later, Brady ended his retirement, returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd NFL season:

During the NFC Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams, Brady threw a 55-yard touchdown pass to Mike Evans in the fourth quarter, cutting L.A.'s lead to 27-20 with 3:20 remaining. 

Evans then tossed the ball into the stands. 

Evans also threw the ball Brady tossed his 600th career touchdown pass with into the stands. The Buccaneers ended up finding the fan who caught the ball and rewarded him with memorabilia in exchange. 

Brady initially announced his retirement last month after winning seven Super Bowl titles and numerous accolades over his 22-year career.  

The ball Brady tossed his first touchdown pass with as a member of the New England Patriots sold for $428,841 at auction last year, according to Laine.