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Robert Kraft Gives Elton John Autographed Helmet, Ball Before Last Gillette Concert

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft gifted Elton John with a signed helmet and commemorative football ahead of the singer's final show at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The Patriots' official Twitter account tweeted a photo of John and Kraft posing with the mementos:

Per TMZ Sports, John performed at Gillette Stadium in front of sold-out crowds Wednesday and Thursday as part of his North American farewell tour.

TMZ noted that Kraft and the 75-year-old John are good friends, and John served as the Patriots' honorary captain when they played a game at Wembley Stadium in London in 2009.