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“That Doesn’t Look Like Him” – Drew Brees’ Hall Of Fame Bust Has NFL Fans In Disbelief

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Drew Brees. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Drew Brees officially entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend. The New Orleans Saints legend received his gold jacket and bust in Canton. The ceremony celebrated one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

The official Saints account shared a photo of the finished bust. Fans immediately focused on the likeness. Many felt the sculpture missed the mark.

Brees led the Saints to their only Super Bowl title. He set numerous passing records during his career. The bust was supposed to capture that iconic image forever.

Drew Brees Bust Draws Immediate Fan Criticism

Quarterback Drew Brees throws a pass as the New Orleans Saints take on the Detroit Lions in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017.

Drew Brees fans wasted little time sharing their thoughts. Several replies under the Saints post questioned the resemblance.

“That doesn’t look like him,” one fan wrote

“Can we send the HOF a better bust from New Orleans?” one asked.

“The eyes… what’re we doin canton,” a third wrote.

Some supporters admitted they held back at first.

“I wasn’t gonna say but I’m glad somebody did,” one commeted.

The reactions mixed disappointment with humor typical of Who Dat Nation.

Drew Brees Legacy Still Shines Beyond the Bust

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Saints’ Drew Brees (Image Credit: Getty Images)

Drew Brees built a career defined by accuracy, leadership and resilience. He revived a franchise and a city after Hurricane Katrina. His induction as a first-ballot Hall of Famer felt inevitable to most.

The bust process involves input from the player and a detailed sculpting effort. Artists work from photos and measurements to create a lasting tribute. Not every fan will agree on the final result.

Brees remains a beloved figure in New Orleans. The debate over the sculpture will not change his place in franchise history. Supporters continue celebrating the honor while joking about the details.

The Saints’ post of the bust quickly filled with reactions according to fan replies under the official reveal. Most focused on whether the face truly captured the quarterback they watched for 15 seasons.

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