Football used in 'Deflategate' game put up for auction

A football used in the infamous "Deflategate" game has been put up for auction, ESPN's Darren Rovell reported Thursday.

(Courtesy: Lelands.com)

The ball was given to a fan in the third quarter of the AFC Championship Game by New England Patriots wideout Brandon LaFell after LeGarrette Blount scored a touchdown.

"LaFell picked up the ball, I pointed at him, he pointed at me and he handed me the ball," the fan who received it said. "It was all so surreal."

The Patriots are alleged to have used under-inflated balls in the first half of the game. According to the findings of an NFL investigation, those balls were inflated to proper levels at halftime.

Thus, the ball up for auction may have been used illegally at some point during the game.

So, if you want to own a piece of NFL history, head over to Lelands.com and place a bid. But be warned: the lowest bid that will be accepted is $25,000.

"This is a 'wow' type of collectible," said Joshua Evans, founder of the auction site. "This is one of the best conversation pieces that has ever been sold.

"I could see this ball getting six figures."