Why does Tom Brady wear black paint under his eye? Super Bowl 2021 MVP's secret

On Sunday, legendary quarterback Tom Brady clinched a record seventh Super Bowl title and his first with Tampa Bay Buccaneers as Bruce Arians' side crushed Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 at Raymond James Stadium. At 43, Brady also became oldest player in NFL to win a Super Bowl title and he was also voted as Super Bowl MVP for a record fifth time. However, some netizens have been curious to kw why veteran QB applies black paint under his eye on gamedays. 

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Why does Tom Brady wear black paint under his eye? How does eye black help? 

Throughout his 21 years in NFL so far, Tom Brady has had a distinguished look, thanks to his trademark #12, and black paint that he wears below his eyes on gamedays.  Bucs QB put in ar stellar display on Sunday as he completed 21 of 29 passes for 201 yards for three touchdowns and had interceptions. Amid his exceptional quality to pick out passes, Brady also uses black paint on his cheeks, just below his eyes to see his teammates clearly during game. 

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black paint — also kwn as 'eye black' — helps reduce  glare from floodlights inside stadium as it absorbs most of light. Studies claim that during daylight games 'eye black' makes it easier to see in bright sunlight and when floodlights are on it also claimed to have a similar effect. As a quarterback, it is imperative for Brady to have a clear vision on field of play. 

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While some studies claim 'eye black' does help vision and thus performance, it's t only reason athletes wear it. According to reports, eye black also forms part of valuable pre-match routine for Brady as paint symbolises a psychological shift for player and helps  mind focus on game. Baseball and or several or American Footballers are also kwn to wear product on gamedays.

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Tom Brady net worth: How much is Bucs QB worth? 

According to reports from Celebrity Net Worth, Brady is estimated to be worth around $180million (£131m). In 2020 Forbes listed him as world’s 21st highest-paid athlete, earning an estimated $45m (£32.8m) that year. Most of that came from his Buccaneers contract, which was signed in April 2020. His two-year deal with Bucs includes $50m guaranteed, plus a maximum of $9m in bonuses.

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