"The store recently underwent a football-themed makeover. "Aren't we all beyond excited that the Pats are back?" Lucier said, explaining how the front window of the 1,500-square-foot space is now painted red, white and blue and includes a rendering of the back of Maye, in his blue Patriots jersey and silver helmet, with his right index finger raised in celebration."
"it's his aw-shucks personality that has spawned a spirited following among fans. There's a "Drake Maye Lover" Instagram account that has more than 300,000 followers, along with a nickname -- Drake "Drake Maye" Maye -- that confused teammates at first but is starting to catch on. In addition, Maye's No. 10 jersey is second in sales this season, behind the Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen."
Melissa Lucier owns a Westwood gift and home-design shop that opened more than a decade before quarterback Drake Maye was born. The shop received a football-themed makeover with a red, white and blue front window featuring a rendering of Maye celebrating. Local artist Joan Aylward created the "A-Maye-Zing" display, reflecting Maye's rapid rise and the growing visibility of his wife, Ann Michael Maye. Maye's MVP-caliber season has pushed the Patriots to the AFC Championship Game, generated a large social-media following, spawned playful nicknames among teammates, and produced strong jersey sales.
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