RIGHT-HAND man to New York Giants' Tommy DeVito Sean Stellato has become the most talked-about agent in the NFL at the drop of a hat.
Tommy DeVito's trusted agent broke the internet when he wore a stylish black and silver pinstripe suit plus an all-black fedora during Monday Night Football.
The Italian-American then became even more of a sensation when he was seen kissing the rookie's dad in the stands.
Many NFL fans joked that Stellato looked like he came straight off the set of The Sopranos.
But Stellato had carefully crafted his look for the TV cameras – which included a gold necklace and bracelet – by wearing a custom hat from Brooklyn-based Bellissimo Hats.
"The hat is kind of my thing," Stellato told ESPN.
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"I love Rocky Balboa, Frank Sinatra. I feel like I'm, in a nutshell, it is part of the lineup.
"Maybe people will judge a little bit but at the end of the day it's something that I've embraced.
"I've always admired that look."
The Boston-based agent also wore all-gold Jordans during the Giants' incredible 24-22 MNF victory over the Green Bay Packers, which was inspired by his client DeVito.
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And he is planning an even wilder outfit for the Giants' trip to the New Orleans Saints on December 17.
"I've got something so wild that I might wear Sunday if ... I don't know if I should let the cat out of the bag," Stellato said.
Stellato says it was natural to kiss DeVito's dad when the Giants QB threw a touchdown pass in the third quarter.
"Tommy's father grabbed me and gave me the biggest smooch on the cheek," he added.
"Him and I, we have a very close relationship. It was one of those moments where we're just family.
"When you really care about someone and you're excited, a kiss is kind of sacred in our heritage.
"I'm a reciprocator. I wanted to let him know this is how I feel, too...
"At the end of the day, it wasn't staged. It was organic. Everyone got a kick out of it."
Stellato may be an overnight sensation but the 45-year-old has a long association with football.
He played collegiately as a wide receiver at Marist and professionally in the Arena Football League for two years.
But Stellato has had far more success as an NFL agent.
As well as DeVito, his client list includes former Washington and Cowboys running back Alfred Morris, former Giants running back Shaun Draughn, ex-Patriots punter Ryan Allen, and former Eagles defensive end Bryan Braman.
He will be inducted into the National Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame this week in Chicago, joining luminaries such as Vince Lombardi, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Joe DiMaggio, and Mario Andretti.
The undrafted DeVito, who has become an NFL sensation this season, is Stellato's biggest fan.
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“Sean is always in my corner and will do whatever it takes to help me with my career on and off the field,” DeVito told The Salem News.
“He is the Italian Stallion of sports agents.”
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