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Julian Edelman named Most Valuable Player as New England Patriots win Super Bowl

The 32-year-old also won the Super Bowl in 2015 and 2017 with the team, who are owned by 2019 Genesis Prize winner Robert Kraft

February 4, 2019 09:52
Robert Kraft, centre, speaks after the New England Patriots' 13-3 victory
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A Jewish player was crowned the Super Bowl’s Most Valuable Player as the New England Patriots won the season-ending title game for the sixth time.

Julian Edelman, whose father is Jewish, caught a game-high ten passes for 141 yards as his team defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in Atlanta on Sunday.

The 32-year-old also played with the Patriots when they won the Super Bowl in 2015 and 2017. The team is owned by Jewish businessman and 2019 Genesis Prize winner Robert Kraft.

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