Fans exchange Aaron Hernandez jerseys

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Fans line up to exchange their New England Patriots Aaron Hernandez football jerseys at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, July 6, 2013. The Patriots are offering a new jersey to all fans who want to get rid of the one they bought with Hernandez's name on it. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)



Fans line up to exchange their New England Patriots Aaron Hernandez football jerseys at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, July 6, 2013. The Patriots are offering a new jersey to all fans who want to get rid of the one they bought with Hernandez's name on it. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)


Fans line up to exchange their New England Patriots Aaron Hernandez football jerseys at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, July 6, 2013. The Patriots are offering a new jersey to all fans who want to get rid of the one they bought with Hernandez's name on it. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)


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Zack Klein, right, of Newton, Mass., wearing a Michael Vick jersey, watches as his brother Matt tries on a New England Patriots' Jerod Mayo jersey in exchange for an Aaron Hernandez jersey at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, July 6, 2013. The Patriots are offering a new jersey to all fans who want to get rid of the one they bought with Hernandez's name on it. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Zack Klein, right, of Newton, Mass., wearing a Michael Vick jersey, watches as his brother Matt tries on a New England Patriots' Jerod Mayo jersey in exchange for an Aaron Hernandez jersey at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, July 6, 2013. The Patriots are offering a new jersey to all fans who want to get rid of the one they bought with Hernandez's name on it. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)


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Foxborough-07/06/13- Hundreds of people waited in line at the Gillette Stadium pro shop to trade in their disgraced accused murdered, Aaron Hernandez game jerseys. People came into the pro shop to make their choices from jerseys on display. BostonGlobe staff photo by John Tlumacki(metro)

Foxborough-07/06/13- Hundreds of people waited in line at the Gillette Stadium pro shop to trade in their disgraced accused murdered, Aaron Hernandez game jerseys. People came into the pro shop to make their choices from jerseys on display. BostonGlobe staff photo by John Tlumacki(metro)


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Fans flocked to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on July 6 to exchange jerseys bearing the name of former tight end Aaron Hernandez. The team offered the jersey exchange after Hernandez was arrested and charged with murder in connection to the death of semi-pro football player, Odin Lloyd.

Fans flocked to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on July 6 to exchange jerseys bearing the name of former tight end Aaron Hernandez. The team offered the jersey exchange after Hernandez was arrested and charged with murder in connection to the death of semi-pro football player, Odin Lloyd.


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Nicole Gagne, center left, of Rutland, Marta Hernandez of Peabody, center right and her brother Luis Hernandez of Somerville were among the hundreds waiting in line to exchange jerseys for the former Patriots tight end. Luis got a Rob Gronkowski jersey in exchange.

Nicole Gagne, center left, of Rutland, Marta Hernandez of Peabody, center right and her brother Luis Hernandez of Somerville were among the hundreds waiting in line to exchange jerseys for the former Patriots tight end. Luis got a Rob Gronkowski jersey in exchange.


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Mike Davies, right, of Norfolk wore his Hernandez football jersey one last time while waiting in an exchange line.

Mike Davies, right, of Norfolk wore his Hernandez football jersey one last time while waiting in an exchange line.


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Paul Gaad of Marlborough folded his shirt as he waited in line.

Paul Gaad of Marlborough folded his shirt as he waited in line.


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Kathleen Dailey, center, of Franklin Park, N.J., waited to exchange her Hernandez jersey.

Kathleen Dailey, center, of Franklin Park, N.J., waited to exchange her Hernandez jersey.


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Two days have been set aside for the jersey exchange.

Two days have been set aside for the jersey exchange.


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A pre-owned 'On Field' NFL jersey bearing Hernandez's old number 81 was on offer July 2 for $2,000 on eBay, while an autographed Hernandez number 81 jersey sold for $1,525 earlier this week, according to eBay's auction history.

A pre-owned 'On Field' NFL jersey bearing Hernandez's old number 81 was on offer July 2 for $2,000 on eBay, while an autographed Hernandez number 81 jersey sold for $1,525 earlier this week, according to eBay's auction history.


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Jay Novack, center, of Charlton waited in line.

Jay Novack, center, of Charlton waited in line.


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Luis Hernandez originally purchased a Hernandez jersey because they share the same last name.

Luis Hernandez originally purchased a Hernandez jersey because they share the same last name.


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Authentic Reebok jerseys for Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and Vince Wilfork were available for exchange, and another eight replica player jerseys were in stock as well.

Authentic Reebok jerseys for Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and Vince Wilfork were available for exchange, and another eight replica player jerseys were in stock as well.


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Steve Burke used a Hernandez jersey to keep cool while waiting in line.

Steve Burke used a Hernandez jersey to keep cool while waiting in line.


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Fans began lining up outside the store before 8:00 a.m. There were more than 100 people by the time the doors opened at 9:30 a.m.

Fans began lining up outside the store before 8:00 a.m. There were more than 100 people by the time the doors opened at 9:30 a.m.


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Children used Hernandez jerseys to shield themselves from the sun.

Children used Hernandez jerseys to shield themselves from the sun.


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Ethan Lynch, 9, of Plainville shielded his head from the sun while waiting to exchange his Hernandez jersey.

Ethan Lynch, 9, of Plainville shielded his head from the sun while waiting to exchange his Hernandez jersey.


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Luis Hernandez of Somerville tried on a Gronkowski jersey.

Luis Hernandez of Somerville tried on a Gronkowski jersey.


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People waited in line at the cash registers with their replacement jerseys.

People waited in line at the cash registers with their replacement jerseys.


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The Patriots announced plans for the jersey swap after releasing Hernandez from the team.

The Patriots announced plans for the jersey swap after releasing Hernandez from the team.


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Some people talked about the case against Hernandez during the jersey exchange.

Some people talked about the case against Hernandez during the jersey exchange.


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A sign inside the pro shop explained the terms of the exchange.

A sign inside the pro shop explained the terms of the exchange.


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A fan shows off the exchange voucher used at the ProShop.


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Lines started before 8:00 a.m. and wrapped around outside for most of the morning.


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Fans exchanged the Hernandez jerseys outside and then, after the jerseys were inspected for authenticity, entered the store to shop.


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Authentic Tom Brady, Vince Wilfork, and Rob Gronkowski jerseys were available.


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Chris Sousa exchanged six authentic Hernandez jerseys. Here, he shows off a customized Michael Hoomanawanui, a Patriots tight end.


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Some of the available jerseys for exchange were hung outside under the tent.


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To help combat the heat wave, the Patriots set up water stations for fans in line.


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