Childhood and Education Journey of Tom Brady in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Tom Brady. From birth to education, explore key events.

Tom Brady is a retired American football quarterback, widely considered the greatest of all time. He played 23 seasons in the NFL, 20 with the New England Patriots and 3 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady was a key player in the Patriots dynasty from 2001 to 2019.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

August 3, 1977: Tom Brady's Birth

On August 3, 1977, Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. was born.

1981: Attended 1981 NFC Championship Game

In 1981, at the age of four, Tom Brady attended the NFC Championship game where Joe Montana threw "The Catch".

1995: Started playing college football

In 1995, Tom Brady began playing college football at the University of Michigan for the Wolverines.

1995: Graduation from Junipero Serra High School

In 1995, Tom Brady graduated from Junipero Serra High School, where he played football, basketball, and baseball.

1995: Drafted by the Montreal Expos

In 1995, Tom Brady was drafted as a catcher in the 18th round of the MLB draft by the Montreal Expos.

September 28, 1996: First Collegiate Game Appearance

On September 28, 1996, Tom Brady made his first collegiate game appearance for Michigan against UCLA, where his first pass was intercepted for a touchdown.

1997: Michigan Wolverines' Undefeated Season

In 1997, while Tom Brady was a backup quarterback, the Michigan Wolverines, led by Brian Griese, had an undefeated season.

1998: Intern at Merrill Lynch

During the summer of 1998, Tom Brady worked as an intern at Merrill Lynch.

1998: Michigan Wolverines' victory in the Rose Bowl

In 1998, the Michigan Wolverines, with Brian Griese, achieved victory in the Rose Bowl.

December 1999: Graduation from University of Michigan

In December 1999, Tom Brady graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies.

1999: Intern at Merrill Lynch

During the summer of 1999, Tom Brady worked as an intern at Merrill Lynch.

1999: Continued playing college football

In 1999, Tom Brady continued playing college football at the University of Michigan for the Wolverines.

2001: Beginning of Brady and Trump's Acquaintance in 2001

In 2001, Tom Brady and Donald Trump became acquainted, leading to Trump inviting Brady to judge the Miss USA pageant after Brady's Super Bowl XXXVI victory. Trump also attended Patriots games and occasionally golfed with Brady.

2001: Central figure in Patriots' Dynasty

In 2001, Tom Brady became a central contributor to the New England Patriots' dynasty.

August 2007: Birth of Brady's son

In August 2007, Tom Brady's son with Bridget Moynahan was born.

February 26, 2009: Marriage to Gisele Bündchen

On February 26, 2009, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen were married in a Catholic ceremony at St. Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica, California.

2012: Daughter born; Kevin Youkilis marries Julie Brady

In 2012, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen's daughter was born. Also in 2012, baseball player Kevin Youkilis married Brady's sister Julie, making them brothers-in-law.

2015: Brady Expresses No Interest in Political Office in 2015

In 2015, Tom Brady stated in an interview that he had no interest in running for political office.

2016: Brady Declined Speaking at the 2016 Republican National Convention

In 2016, Donald Trump reached out to Tom Brady to speak at the Republican National Convention, but Brady declined due to discomfort, distinguishing between political support and friendship.

2016: Brady's Support for Trump in 2016 Presidential Election

In 2016, the day before the presidential election, Donald Trump claimed Tom Brady called to express his support and confirm his vote. Following this, Gisele Bündchen denied supporting Trump on Instagram. After a "Make America Great Again" cap was seen in Brady's locker, Brady mentioned that Bündchen advised him against discussing politics.

2017: Rob Gronkowski Adopts Brady's Diet Plan in 2017

In 2017, Tom Brady's former teammate, Rob Gronkowski, began following the plant-based diet plan promoted by Brady and Alex Guerrero.

2017: Brady's Absence from Patriots' White House Visit in 2017

In 2017, after the Patriots' Super Bowl victory, Tom Brady did not accompany the team to the White House to meet with President Trump, citing "personal family matters".

2018: Brady Endorses Helen Brady for State Auditor in 2018

In 2018, Tom Brady endorsed Republican Helen Brady (no relation) for the position of State Auditor of Massachusetts.

2019: Last season with the Patriots

In 2019, Tom Brady played his final season with the New England Patriots, concluding his two-decade run with the team.

April 2020: Brady Discusses Relationship with Trump on Howard Stern Show in April 2020

In April 2020, during an interview on The Howard Stern Show, Tom Brady clarified that he declined an invitation to speak at the 2016 Republican National Convention. Brady stated that although he has known Donald Trump since 2001 and has participated in activities like golf and judging the Miss USA pageant, he prefers to keep his political support separate from his friendships.

December 2020: Purchase of home in Indian Creek, Florida

In December 2020, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen reportedly bought a home in Indian Creek, Florida.

October 2022: Divorce announcement

In October 2022, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen announced their divorce.

2022: Brady States Relationship with Trump Mischaracterized in 2022

In 2022, Tom Brady mentioned that he had not spoken to Donald Trump in "years" and believed that their relationship had been misrepresented.

2022: Brady Reiterates Aversion to Politics in 2022

In 2022, Tom Brady reiterated that he would avoid a political career due to widespread disaffection with politics.

2022: Brady Discusses Organic Food Preference in 2022

In 2022, Tom Brady shared his preference for a diet consisting of organic food, emphasizing the importance of understanding the food's growing process and sourcing nutrients from the soil.

November 2025: Partnership with Colossal Biosciences to clone his dog

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.