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Counter Intelligence: Famous Bra Reunited With Owner

Black bra was on loan to museum that went belly-up

By Xana O'Neill

| Wednesday, Jul 1, 2009 | Updated 2:01 PM EST

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Counter Intelligence: Famous Bra Reunited With Owner

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"I haven't done laundry in a while," Chastain quipped.

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The sports bra seen 'round the world after Brandi Chastain ripped off her shirt following a game-winning penalty kick during the World Cup in 1999 was finally returned to her. The famous black bra was on loan to the Sports Museum of America in New York City before the feds seized it along with other memorabilia items when the place went bankrupt in the spring. The garment was shipped back to her and she was psyched. "I haven't done laundry in a while," she quipped.
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