Bryson Machonga, a devoted Lions fan, wanted to take his daughter to a playoff game but needed money for tickets. To afford them, he reluctantly sold some of his prized sports memorabilia, including an autographed Matthew Stafford jersey. Though the Lions lost, his story had a heartwarming twist.
After the Detroit Free Press published an article about Machonga’s sacrifice, someone shared it with Stafford. In response, Stafford decided to send Machonga a replacement signed jersey.
According to Machonga, a Rams staff member reached out to request his shipping address, explaining that Stafford wanted to send a jersey. It wasn’t just any jersey—it was a game-worn piece from the Lions’ 2014 season, in which they went 11-5, their best record under Stafford’s leadership.
