Tom Brady is an American former professional football quarterback renowned as the greatest of all time. He played 23 seasons in the NFL, spending 20 seasons with the New England Patriots, where he spearheaded their dynasty from 2001 to 2019. He concluded his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, playing for three seasons.
In the Patriots' first playoff game, the Patriots matched the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins as the only team to win 17 consecutive games in one season.
On August 3, 1977, Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. was born. He later became a celebrated American football quarterback.
In 2007, Tom Brady led the Patriots to the first undefeated regular season since the 16-game schedule was implemented in 1978.
In 1981, at the age of four, Tom Brady attended the NFC Championship game where Joe Montana threw "The Catch" to Dwight Clark.
In 2007, Tom Brady was honored by the Associated Press as their Male Athlete of the Year, the first time an NFL player earned the honor since Montana won in 1990.
In 1995, Tom Brady began his college football career at the University of Michigan.
In 1995, Tom Brady graduated from Junípero Serra High School, where he played football, basketball, and baseball.
In 1995, Tom Brady was drafted as a catcher in the 18th round of the MLB draft by the Montreal Expos, after working out with players at Candlestick Park.
On September 28, 1996, Tom Brady played his first collegiate game for Michigan, where his first pass attempt was intercepted and returned for a touchdown by Phillip Ward.
In 1998, Tom Brady set Michigan records for pass attempts and completions, and Michigan shared the Big Ten title.
In December 1999, Tom Brady graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies.
In 1999, Tom Brady led Michigan to a 45-31 win over Arkansas in the Citrus Bowl.
In 1999, Tom Brady's season was marked by competition for the starting quarterback position at Michigan, ultimately leading to him playing exclusively in the second half of the season.
In 2000, Tom Brady led Michigan to an overtime win in the Orange Bowl against Alabama, throwing for 369 yards and four touchdowns.
In 2000, during his rookie season, Tom Brady started as the fourth-string quarterback and finished the season as number two on the depth chart. He completed 1 of 3 passes for six yards. Tight end Rod Rutledge caught Brady's first and only completed pass of the season in a 34–9 loss to the Detroit Lions.
In 2001, Tom Brady and Donald Trump became acquainted, marking the beginning of their relationship. Trump would attend Patriots games, call him, and golf with him occasionally.
In 2001, Tom Brady began to find his stride, leading the Patriots to victory over the San Diego Chargers and earning his first AFC Offensive Player of the Week nomination. Brady later won his second AFC Offensive Player of the Week nomination after a four-touchdown performance against the New Orleans Saints. He finished the 2001 season with 2,843 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, earning an invitation to the Pro Bowl.
In 2001, Tom Brady was named the starting quarterback for the season's third game against the Indianapolis Colts, after Drew Bledsoe suffered internal bleeding in the second game against the New York Jets.
In 2001, the Brady-Belichick era began, leading to the New England Patriots' dynasty.
In 2002, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won a playoff game for the first time since 2002, as a result of the help of Tom Brady.
In 2002, Tom Brady returned from his knee injury to start in Super Bowl XXXVI. Brady drove the Patriots' offense down the field to set up a game-winning field goal, giving the Patriots a 20–17 win and their first league championship. Brady was named Super Bowl MVP and became the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl. Later in April 2002, Drew Bledsoe was traded to the Buffalo Bills, cementing Brady's status as the Patriots' starting quarterback.
In 2008, Despite Brady's absence, the Patriots managed to finish the season with an 11–5 record; however, due to tiebreakers, the Patriots missed the playoffs altogether for the first time since the 2002 season.
In 2021, the Buccaneers' 13-4 record eclipsed the 12-4 record of the 2002 Super Bowl winning team.
In 2022, Brady and the Buccaneers experienced their first three-game losing streak since his 2002 season with the Patriots.
After opening the 2003 season at 2-2, Brady led the Patriots to twelve consecutive victories. In Week 14, he recorded a 36-yard punt. He won AFC Offensive Player of the Week twice, in Weeks 9 and 17. Brady finished with 3,620 passing yards and 23 touchdowns and was third in NFL MVP voting.
In 2003, After opening the season at 2-2, Brady led the Patriots to twelve consecutive victories to finish the regular season at 14–2 to win the AFC East.
In 2003, Tom Brady was inducted into the Junípero Serra High School Hall of Fame.
During the 2004 season, Brady helped the Patriots set an NFL record with 21 straight wins dating from the previous year. Brady threw for 3,692 yards and 28 touchdowns, with a 92.6 passer rating, and was voted to his second Pro Bowl.
In 2004, Brady led the Patriots to a Super Bowl XXXIX victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, capturing their third championship in four years. Brady threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
In 2004, Tom Brady attended the State of the Union Address as a guest of then-president George W. Bush.
In 2004, Tom Brady dated actress Bridget Moynahan.
In 2007, Tom Brady threw his 50th touchdown of the season, breaking Peyton Manning's single-season record of 49 from 2004.
During the 2005 season, Brady won AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his Week 5 victory over the Falcons. Brady finished the season with 4,110 yards and 26 touchdowns and was named to his third Pro Bowl.
In 2005, Tom Brady hosted Saturday Night Live and voiced himself in The Simpsons episode "Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass".
In December 2006, Tom Brady and Bridget Moynahan ended their relationship.
In December 2006, Tom Brady began dating Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen.
In 2006, Tom Brady led the Patriots to a 12–4 record and the fourth seed in the AFC playoffs. Brady finished the regular season with 3,529 yards and 24 touchdowns. He declined an injury-replacement selection to the Pro Bowl.
In February 2007, Bridget Moynahan confirmed to People magazine that she was pregnant with Tom Brady's child.
In August 2007, John Edward Thomas "Jack" Moynahan, Tom Brady's son with Bridget Moynahan, was born.
In 2007, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Reached postseason since 2007, as a result of the help of Tom Brady.
In 2007, Tom Brady was a model for the Stetson cologne.
In 2007, Tom Brady was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September and October. Brady led the Patriots to the first 16–0 regular-season record in NFL history. He was named as the AFC Offensive Player of the Week five times and had a career-high six passing touchdowns. During the last game of the season, Brady threw his 50th touchdown of the season.
In 2007, Tom Brady was named league MVP.
During the 2008 season opener, Tom Brady suffered a serious knee injury after a hit, prematurely ending his season. He tore both his anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament. The injury ended Brady's streak of 111 consecutive starts. An infection in the wound resulted in further debridement surgery several times since the original procedure.
In 2008, Tom Brady missed the season due to injury, ending one of his streaks of consecutive starts.
On February 26, 2009, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen married in a Catholic ceremony in Santa Monica, California.
On October 18, 2009, Tom Brady set an NFL record against the Titans for most touchdowns in a quarter, throwing five in the second quarter. He finished the game with six touchdowns, tying his career-high from the 2007 season, and 380 yards, completing 29-of-34 attempts, resulting in a passer rating of 152.8. The Patriots' 59–0 victory tied the record for the largest margin of victory since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger and set a record for the largest halftime lead in NFL history, which was 45–0. Brady also won AFC Offensive Player of the Week for this game.
In 2009, Tom Brady appeared as himself in an episode of Entourage.
In 2009, due to a loss to the Miami Dolphins, the New England Patriots were denied a first-round bye for the first time since 2009.
In the 2009 season opener, Tom Brady's first game in more than a year, he threw for 378 yards and two touchdowns. The Patriots were down 24–13 before Brady led them to a 25–24 win. He won AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Bills.
On September 10, 2010, Tom Brady signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension with the New England Patriots, making him the highest-paid player in the NFL. The contract extension included $48.5 million in guaranteed money.
In 2010, Tom Brady was named unanimous MVP.
In 2010, the Green Bay Packers won the championship.
In 2011, the Green Bay Packers surpassed the Patriots best regular-season record for a defending champion with a 15-1 record.
In 2012, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen had a daughter.
In 2012, Tom Brady and baseball player Kevin Youkilis became brothers-in-law when Youkilis married Brady's sister Julie.
In 2012, after Tom Brady visited Junípero Serra High School after Super Bowl XLVI, the school's administrators announced they were naming the football stadium Brady Family Stadium.
In 2012, during Week 18 against the Falcons, Tom Brady broke his own NFL record for completions in a season, as well as Matthew Stafford's 2012 record for pass attempts in a season.
In 2013, ESPN unanimously voted Tom Brady's 2007 season as the greatest passing season ever. He was named the Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year. He was honored by the Associated Press as their Male Athlete of the Year. He was named as a First-Team All-Pro and to his fourth career Pro Bowl.
The loss to the Cowboys in 2022 marked the first time since 2013 that Tom Brady lost in the playoffs in consecutive seasons.
In 2014, Tom Brady spoke about the mentorship he received from Greg Harden during his time at Michigan, acknowledging Harden's guidance during personal struggles.
On May 6, 2015, the NFL published a 243-page report regarding the deflation of footballs used in the previous season's AFC Championship Game. The report concluded that, more likely than not, Brady was at least generally aware of the intentional deflation. This report triggered further controversy and disciplinary actions.
In 2015, Tom Brady expressed in an interview that he was less religious and more spiritual.
In 2015, Tom Brady had cameos as fictionalized versions of himself in the Entourage movie and Ted 2.
In 2015, Tom Brady stated that he had no interest in running for political office.
On February 29, 2016, Tom Brady signed a two-year contract extension covering the 2018 and 2019 seasons, continuing his commitment to the New England Patriots.
On August 23, 2016, the TB12 brand expanded to offer a snack line.
On December 20, 2016, Tom Brady was named to the Pro Bowl for the eighth straight season and 12th time overall, marking another achievement in his NFL career.
During the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump stated Tom Brady supported him and voted for him. After a Trump campaign cap was photographed in Brady's locker, Brady said Gisele Bündchen told him to not discuss politics anymore.
In 2016, Donald Trump invited Tom Brady to speak at the Republican National Convention, but Brady declined due to discomfort with political endorsements.
In 2016, Tom Brady's streak of consecutive starts ended due to suspension.
In 2016, Tom Brady's wife, Gisele Bündchen, mentioned in an interview that Brady suffered from concussions, leading to NFL investigation. The NFL found no records indicating Brady suffered a head injury or concussion during the 2016 season.
On May 12, 2017, Tom Brady was announced as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 18.
In September 2017, Simon & Schuster published Tom Brady's first book, The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance, which became a number one best-seller on Amazon.com and The New York Times weekly Best Sellers list.
In 2017, Gotham Chopra filmed Tom Brady for a Facebook Watch documentary series entitled Tom vs Time.
In 2017, Rob Gronkowski, a former teammate of Tom Brady, began following Brady and Alex Guerrero's plant-based diet plan.
In 2017, Tom Brady broke Peyton Manning's record for the most AFC Offensive Player of the Week awards in a career and was named NFL Most Valuable Player. He also led the league in passing yards.
In 2017, Tom Brady did not join the Patriots in visiting Donald Trump at the White House after their Super Bowl victory, citing "personal family matters".
In 2017, Tom Brady was named league MVP.
In 2018, Tom Brady endorsed Republican Helen Brady (no relation) for State Auditor of Massachusetts.
In 2018, Tom Brady was ranked No. 1 by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players for the second straight year.
On August 4, 2019, Tom Brady signed a two-year contract extension with the Patriots worth $70 million through the 2021 season, allowing him to become a free agent after the 2019 season.
In 2019, Tom Brady started his 19th NFL season, secured his 200th career regular season win, reached 70,000 passing yards, and earned his 14th career Pro Bowl nomination.
In 2019, Tom Brady was unanimously named to the NFL's 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.
In 2019, the Brady-Belichick era and the Patriots' dynasty came to an end.
On March 17, 2020, Tom Brady announced he would not re-sign with the Patriots for the 2020 season, ending his 20-year tenure in New England.
On March 20, 2020, Tom Brady signed a two-year contract with the Buccaneers worth $50 million in fully guaranteed money, with up to $4.5 million each year in incentives.
In April 2020, Tom Brady discussed his relationship with Donald Trump on The Howard Stern Show, explaining that he declined to speak at the 2016 Republican National Convention due to discomfort with political endorsements, even though Trump had asked him to speak at the convention. Brady mentioned knowing Trump since 2001 and participating in events like the Miss USA pageant. Brady also stated that Trump would attend Patriots games, call him, and golf with him but he did not see benefit in getting involved in such a polarizing event. Brady said he hadn't spoken to Trump in years.
In April 2020, Tom Brady was reunited with former Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski when the tight end came out of retirement and was traded to the Buccaneers.
In December 2020, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen reportedly bought a home in Indian Creek, Florida.
During the 2020 season, Tom Brady played with a torn MCL in his knee, which later required surgery.
During the NFL's celebration of their 100th season in 2020, Tom Brady was named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team.
In 2020, Tom Brady finished the season with 4,633 passing yards, 40 passing touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, leading the Buccaneers to a wild card spot.
In 2020, Tom Brady launched a production company called 199 Productions.
In 2020, Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a wild card berth.
In 2020, Tom Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, helping the team win Super Bowl LV.
In January 2021, Autograph, a sports-based NFT platform co-founded by Tom Brady, announced it raised $170M in funding.
On February 11, 2021, it was revealed that Tom Brady had knee discomfort through most of the 2020 season and would require a minor arthroscopy.
On March 12, 2021, Tom Brady signed a one-year contract extension through the 2022 season with the Buccaneers.
In 2021, Tom Brady achieved several milestones including 600 touchdown passes, most all-time pass completions, and 700 touchdown passes combined in the regular season and postseason.
In 2021, Tom Brady became one of four quarterbacks to defeat all 32 NFL teams.
In 2021, Tom Brady endorsed Subway and its partnership with Hero Bread.
In 2021, Tom Brady led the Buccaneers to a 13-4 regular season record, the best in franchise history.
In 2021, Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to victory in Super Bowl LV, winning his fifth Super Bowl MVP award and his seventh Super Bowl ring.
In 2021, Tom Brady set a season record for completions and led the league in passing yards and touchdowns with a career-high in passing yards.
In 2021, Tom Brady was a paid spokesperson for FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange.
Tom Brady's contract extension signed on August 4, 2019 extended through the 2021 season.
On February 1, 2022, Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL after 22 seasons.
In February 2022, the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a lawsuit against Bitconnect that the Securities Act of 1933 extends to targeted solicitation using social media.
On March 13, 2022, Tom Brady announced he would return to the Buccaneers for the 2022 season, just 40 days after initially announcing his retirement.
On May 10, 2022, Fox Sports announced that Tom Brady would join the network as the lead color commentator for $375 million over 10 years.
In October 2022, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen announced their divorce.
In 2022, Netflix announced that Tom Brady would be featured in a series of specials called "Greatest Roasts of All Time: GROAT."
In 2022, Tom Brady experienced his first career losing season as a starter, marking the first time he lost eight or more games in a season.
In 2022, Tom Brady expressed his preference for a diet consisting of organic food, emphasizing the importance of understanding the food's growing process and obtaining nutrients from the soil.
In 2022, Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to an NFC South title.
In 2022, Tom Brady reiterated that he would avoid a political career, stating, "I don't think anyone's fond of politics these days."
In 2022, Tom Brady stated that he had not spoken with Donald Trump in "years" and felt their relationship had been mischaracterized.
Tom Brady's contract extension signed on March 12, 2021 extended through the 2022 season.
On February 1, 2023, Tom Brady announced his retirement "for good" on social media.
In March 2023, Tom Brady purchased a minority stake in the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA.
In May 2023, Tom Brady and business partner Tom Wagner entered into an agreement to purchase 10% of the Las Vegas Raiders.
In May 2023, Tom Brady considered un-retiring for the 2023 season but was "forced" to decide against it when his friends hosted a surprise retirement party for him.
In August 2023, Tom Brady became a minority owner and chairman of a new advisory board at English football club Birmingham City.
On September 6, 2023, it was announced that Delta Air Lines had hired Tom Brady as a strategic advisor.
During a halftime ceremony on September 10, 2023, Robert Kraft announced that Tom Brady's candidacy to the Patriots Hall of Fame would bypass the traditional waiting period.
In December 2023, Tom Brady reflected on the year in an Instagram post, stating that he heavily considered un-retiring a second time in May 2023.
In 2023, it was reported that Tom Brady owned 1 million shares in FTX, and he and his wife lost an estimated combined value of $45 million when FTX went bankrupt.
In January 2024, Tom Brady agreed to merge his health and apparel brands with NoBull and to become its second largest shareholder.
On May 5, 2024, The Roast of Tom Brady aired on Netflix and drew two million live viewers.
On June 12, 2024, Tom Brady was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in a ceremony at Gillette Stadium, becoming the first person in Gillette Stadium history to become a "Keeper of the Light".
In October 2024, a revised agreement was approved by NFL owners, with Tom Brady owning a 5% stake and Wagner owning 5% of the Las Vegas Raiders.
In 2024, Brady started working as the lead color commentator for the NFL on Fox and became a partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
In 2024, Tom Brady began his broadcasting career during the UFL championship game's second quarter, and made his NFL on Fox debut alongside play caller Kevin Burkhardt starting with the 2024 NFL season. Brady was also a part of the Fox broadcast team for Super Bowl LIX.
On August 8, 2025, a statue of Tom Brady was unveiled in a public ceremony outside Gillette Stadium.
In September 2025, it was announced that Tom Brady would play in a flag football tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in March 2026, titled "The Fanatics Flag Football Classic".
In November 2025, Tom Brady announced that blood drawn from his family's elderly dog prior to its death was used in non-invasive cloning technology. Brady partnered with Colossal Biosciences to create the clone named Junie and is an investor in the company.
On December 5, 2025, Tom Brady participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw.
By 2025, Tom Brady earned around $44 million from endorsements.
Prior to the 2025 NFL season, the NFL relaxed some of the restrictions placed on Tom Brady as a prospective owner, allowing him to attend production meetings remotely and interview players off-site.
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