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 former American football quarterback, widely considered the greatest of all time. He played 23 seasons in the NFL, spending 20 seasons with the New England Patriots, leading them to a dynasty from 2001 to 2019, and then finished his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His accomplishments include multiple Super Bowl wins and numerous individual records, solidifying his legacy as a transformative figure in the sport.
August 3, 1977: Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. Born
On August 3, 1977, Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. was born. He would later become known as Tom Brady, a professional football quarterback.
1981: Attends 1981 NFC Championship Game
In 1981, at the age of four, Tom Brady attended the NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys, witnessing "The Catch" by Dwight Clark.
1995: Graduates from Junipero Serra High School
In 1995, Tom Brady graduated from Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo, where he played football, basketball, and baseball.
1995: Drafted by Montreal Expos
In 1995, Tom Brady was drafted as a baseball player in the 18th round of the MLB Draft by the Montreal Expos.
December 1999: Graduates from University of Michigan
In December 1999, Tom Brady graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies.
2001: Early association with Trump
In April 2020, Brady mentioned having known Trump since 2001 and that Trump asked him to be a judge in the Miss USA pageant.
2004: Dating Bridget Moynahan
Brady dated actress Bridget Moynahan from 2004 until December 2006.
2004: Attended State of the Union Address
In 2004, Brady attended the State of the Union Address as a guest of then-president George W. Bush and told ESPN The Magazine that being a U.S. senator would be his "craziest ambition".
2005: Hosting Saturday Night Live and Voicing Himself in The Simpsons
In 2005, Brady hosted Saturday Night Live and voiced himself in The Simpsons episode "Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass".
December 2006: Started dating Gisele Bündchen
Brady began dating Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen in December 2006.
December 2006: End of Relationship with Bridget Moynahan
In December 2006, Brady and Bridget Moynahan ended their relationship.
2006: Appearing in Family Guy
In 2006, Brady voiced himself in the Family Guy episode "Patriot Games".
February 2007: Moynahan Confirms Pregnancy
In February 2007, Bridget Moynahan confirmed to People magazine that she was more than three months pregnant with Brady's child.
August 2007: Birth of Son, John Edward Thomas "Jack" Moynahan
In August 2007, Brady's son with Bridget Moynahan, John Edward Thomas "Jack" Moynahan, was born.
2007: Modeling for Stetson Cologne
In 2007, Brady was a model for the Stetson cologne.
February 26, 2009: Marriage to Gisele Bündchen
On February 26, 2009, Brady and Gisele Bündchen married in a Catholic ceremony at St. Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica, California.
2009: Appearing in Entourage
In 2009, Brady appeared as himself in an episode of Entourage.
2012: Birth of Daughter, Vivian Lake Brady
In 2012, Brady and Bündchen had a daughter, Vivian Lake Brady.
2012: Kevin Youkilis Marries Brady's Sister Julie
In 2012, baseball player Kevin Youkilis and Brady became brothers-in-law when Youkilis married Brady's sister Julie.
2014: Earnings from endorsements
In 2014, Brady earned about $7 million from endorsements.
2015: Cameos in Entourage Movie and Ted 2
In 2015, Brady had cameos as fictionalized versions of himself in the Entourage movie and Ted 2.
2015: Expressed Spirituality over Religion
In a 2015 interview, Brady expressed that he was less religious and more spiritual.
2015: No Interest in Politics
In a 2015 interview, Brady stated he had no interest in running for political office.
August 23, 2016: TB12 Snack Line Expansion
On August 23, 2016, the TB12 brand expanded to offer a snack line.
2016: Trump Claims Brady's Support
In 2016, Donald Trump claimed Brady's support at a political event, stating Brady said he voted for him, while Bündchen denied supporting Trump on Instagram.
2016: Gisele Bündchen Discusses Brady's Concussions
In 2016, Gisele Bündchen mentioned in a CBS interview that Tom Brady had suffered concussions and that it was not healthy, although the NFL stated there were no records of Brady suffering a head injury or concussion during the 2016 season.
2016: Republican National Convention and Relationship with Trump
In April 2020, Brady explained that Trump had reached out to him to speak at the 2016 Republican National Convention, and he declined.
September 2017: Publication of The TB12 Method
In September 2017, Simon & Schuster published Brady's first book The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance, which became a number one best-seller.
2017: Brady Did Not Visit Trump at White House
In 2017, Brady did not join the Patriots in visiting Trump at the White House after their Super Bowl victory, citing "personal family matters".
2017: Filming Tom vs Time
In 2017, Gotham Chopra filmed Brady for a Facebook Watch documentary series entitled Tom vs Time.
2017: Rob Gronkowski follows TB12 Method diet
In 2017, Rob Gronkowski, a former teammate of Tom Brady, began following Brady and Alex Guerrero's plant-based diet plan, known as the TB12 Method.
2018: Endorsed Helen Brady
In 2018, Brady endorsed Republican Helen Brady (no relation) for State Auditor of Massachusetts.
March 17, 2020: Brady Announces Departure from Patriots
On March 17, 2020, Tom Brady announced that he would not re-sign with the Patriots for the 2020 season, ending his 20-year tenure in New England.
April 2020: Brady on relationship with Trump
In an interview on The Howard Stern Show in April 2020, Brady explained that Trump had reached out to him to speak at the 2016 Republican National Convention, and he declined.
December 2020: Reportedly Bought Home in Indian Creek, Florida
In December 2020, Brady and Bündchen reportedly bought a home in Indian Creek, Florida.
2020: Launching 199 Productions
In 2020, Brady launched a production company, 199 Productions.
2020: Participated in The Match
In 2020, Brady participated in The Match, a charity golf event.
2020: Brady Played 2020 Season with Torn MCL
In 2020, Tom Brady played the entire season with a torn MCL in his knee, which required surgery after the season.
January 2021: Co-Founding of Autograph and Funding Raised
In January 2021, Brady and Richard Rosenblatt co-founded a sports-based NFT platform called Autograph, which raised $170M in funding.
February 11, 2021: Brady to Undergo Knee Surgery
On February 11, 2021, it was revealed that Tom Brady had knee discomfort and would require a minor arthroscopy.
2021: Participated in The Match
In 2021, Brady participated in The Match, a charity golf event.
March 13, 2022: Brady Unretires, Returns to Buccaneers
On March 13, 2022, just 40 days after announcing his retirement, Tom Brady announced he would return to the Buccaneers for the 2022 season.
October 2022: Divorce Announcement
In October 2022, Brady and Gisele Bündchen announced their divorce.
2022: Participated in The Match
In 2022, Brady participated in The Match, a charity golf event.
2022: Avoidance of Political Career
In 2022, Brady reiterated that he would avoid a political career because, "I don't think anyone's fond of politics these days."
2022: Brady comments on Trump
In 2022, Brady said that he had not spoken with Trump in "years" and that their relationship had been mischaracterized.
2022: Netflix Announces Specials: Greatest Roasts of All Time: GROAT
In 2022, Netflix announced that Brady would be featured in a series of specials called "Greatest Roasts of All Time: GROAT," for which Brady serves as the executive producer.
2022: Brady advocates for organic food diet
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 directly from the soil.
February 1, 2023: Brady Announces Retirement
On February 1, 2023, Brady announced his retirement "for good" on social media and filed his retirement papers with the NFL and NFLPA nine days later.
March 2023: Purchases Stake in Las Vegas Aces
In March 2023, Brady purchased a minority stake in the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA.
May 2023: Agreement to Purchase Stake in Las Vegas Raiders
In May 2023, Brady and business partner Tom Wagner entered into an agreement to purchase 10% of the Las Vegas Raiders.
May 2023: Considering un-retiring
In May 2023, Brady heavily considered un-retiring for the 2023 season but decided against it when his friends hosted a surprise retirement party for him.
August 2023: Becomes Minority Owner and Advisory Board Chairman at Birmingham City
In August 2023, Brady became a minority owner and chairman of a new advisory board at English football club Birmingham City.
September 6, 2023: Hired as Strategic Advisor for Delta Air Lines
On September 6, 2023, it was announced that Delta Air Lines had hired Brady as a strategic advisor.
December 2023: Brady Reflects on Considering Un-Retirement
In December 2023, Brady reflected on the year in an Instagram post, stating he heavily considered un-retiring in May but decided against it after a surprise retirement party.
January 2024: Merger with NoBull
In January 2024, Brady agreed to merge his health and apparel brands with NoBull and to become its second largest shareholder.
May 5, 2024: The Roast of Tom Brady Airs on Netflix
On May 5, 2024, The Roast of Tom Brady aired on Netflix and drew two million live viewers, with Brady as the executive producer.
October 2024: Revised Agreement Approved by NFL Owners
In October 2024, a revised agreement was approved by NFL owners, with Brady owning a 5% stake and Wagner owning 5% of the Las Vegas Raiders.
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