Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Already Dreaming About 5th Super Bowl
BOSTON (CBS) - The New England Patriots will unfurl their fourth Super Bowl championship banner before Thursday' night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It will be an amazing moment for owner Robert Kraft who is already dreaming about number five.
Thursday morning, Kraft surprised fans who stood in line overnight outside the Boston Nike store to buy the new Lunar Force 1 sneaker that he inspired.
"The fans have been with us 100 percent," Kraft says.
His eyes were on his fancy new kicks, his initials on the laces, but his mind was on the game.
"We got a big day today," he said. "You know there are people flying in from all over the country."
He pointed out four Lombardi trophies on the tongue of the shoe, saying soon, there will be five.
Kraft is eager to wash the foul taste of the last few months away with a new season, not that anyone will forget the deflated football accusations and the courtroom drama.
"We're just happy that we have number 12 on the field," Kraft said. "This team works very hard and is very special. You never know what is going to happen but I have a lot of confidence in these young men."
Proceeds from the sale of the limited-edition sneakers will be donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. Last year, sales of the sneaker resulted in a donation of more than $100,000. Kraft hopes to top $500,000 this year.