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, leading the New England Patriots for 20 years and contributing significantly to their dynasty. He concluded his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His accomplishments include numerous Super Bowl wins and records, solidifying his legendary status in the sport.
August 3, 1977: Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. Born
On August 3, 1977, Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. was born. He later became a professional football quarterback.
1978: Patriots' First Home Playoff Loss Since 1978
In 2009, The Patriots lost in the playoffs, marking the Patriots' first home playoff loss since 1978.
1981: Attended 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, where he witnessed Joe Montana's famous pass, "The Catch".
1995: College Football at the University of Michigan
In 1995, Tom Brady began playing college football at the University of Michigan for the Wolverines, where he redshirted his first year.
1995: Graduated from Junipero Serra High School
In 1995, Tom Brady graduated from Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo.
1995: Drafted by the Montreal Expos
In 1995, Tom Brady was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 18th round of the MLB Draft.
1998: Intern at Merrill Lynch
During the summer of 1998, Tom Brady was an intern at Merrill Lynch.
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 was an intern at Merrill Lynch.
1999: College Football at the University of Michigan
In 1999, Tom Brady continued playing college football at the University of Michigan for the Wolverines.
2001: Beginning of 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. Brady said he has known Trump since 2001.
2004: State of the Union Address and Political Ambition
In 2004, Tom Brady attended the State of the Union Address as a guest of President George W. Bush and expressed his "craziest ambition" would be to be a U.S. Senator.
2004: Relationship with Bridget Moynahan
Tom Brady dated actress Bridget Moynahan from 2004.
2005: Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons
In 2005, Tom Brady hosted Saturday Night Live and voiced himself in The Simpsons episode "Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass".
December 2006: Start of Relationship with Gisele Bündchen
In December 2006, Tom Brady began dating Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen.
December 2006: End of Relationship with Bridget Moynahan
In December 2006, Tom Brady's relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan ended.
2006: Family Guy Episode
In 2006, Tom Brady voiced himself in the Family Guy episode "Patriot Games".
February 2007: Moynahan's Pregnancy Announcement
In February 2007, Bridget Moynahan confirmed she was more than three months pregnant with Tom Brady's child.
August 2007: Birth of John Edward Thomas "Jack" Moynahan
In August 2007, John Edward Thomas "Jack" Moynahan, Tom Brady's son with Bridget Moynahan, was born.
2007: Stetson Cologne Model
In 2007, Tom Brady was a model for Stetson cologne.
2008: Season-Ending Knee Injury
During the 2008 season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, Tom Brady suffered a serious knee injury after a hit by Bernard Pollard. He tore his anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament, ending his season and his streak of 111 consecutive starts. He underwent surgery on October 6.
2008: Stress Fracture Originates in 2008
In 2011, Tom Brady pulled out of the Pro Bowl after undergoing surgery for a stress fracture in his right foot dating back to 2008.
February 26, 2009: Marriage to Gisele Bündchen
On February 26, 2009, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen married in a Catholic ceremony at St. Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica, California.
2009: Appearance in Entourage
In 2009, Tom Brady appeared as himself in an episode of Entourage.
2012: Birth of Daughter Vivian Lake Brady
In 2012, Vivian Lake Brady, the daughter of Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, was born.
2012: Kevin Youkilis Marries Julie Brady
In 2012, baseball player Kevin Youkilis became Tom Brady's brother-in-law when he married Brady's sister Julie.
2014: Endorsement Earnings
In 2014, Tom Brady earned about $7 million from endorsements.
2015: Cameos in Entourage Movie and Ted 2
In 2015, Tom Brady had cameos as fictionalized versions of himself in the Entourage movie and Ted 2.
2015: Spiritual Beliefs
In a 2015 interview, Tom Brady expressed that he was less religious and more spiritual.
2015: No Interest in Political Office
In a 2015 interview, Tom 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's Claims of Brady's Support
During a 2016 political event, Donald Trump claimed he received a call from Tom Brady, who expressed his support and stated he voted for Trump. This claim was followed by Brady's wife denying support and Brady limiting political discussion after a "Make America Great Again" cap was seen in his locker.
2016: Declining RNC Offer
In an interview on The Howard Stern Show in April 2020, Tom Brady explained that Donald Trump had reached out to him to speak at the 2016 Republican National Convention, and he declined, saying, "It was uncomfortable for me because you can't undo things, not that I would undo a friendship, but political support is totally different than the support of a friend."
September 2017: Publication of The TB12 Method
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.
2017: Tom vs Time Documentary
In 2017, Gotham Chopra filmed Tom Brady for a Facebook Watch documentary series entitled Tom vs Time.
2017: Absence from White House Visit
In 2017, Tom Brady did not join the Patriots in visiting President Donald Trump at the White House, citing "personal family matters."
2017: Gronkowski Adopts Brady's Diet
Since 2017, one of Tom Brady's former teammates, tight end Rob Gronkowski, has followed Brady and Alex Guerrero's plant-based diet plan.
2018: Endorsement of Helen Brady
In 2018, Tom Brady endorsed Republican Helen Brady (no relation) for State Auditor of Massachusetts.
March 17, 2020: Departure from the Patriots
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.
April 2020: Howard Stern Interview
In an interview on The Howard Stern Show in April 2020, Tom Brady explained that Donald Trump had reached out to him to speak at the 2016 Republican National Convention, which he declined. Brady stated that he has known Trump since 2001.
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.
2020: Launch of 199 Productions
In 2020, Tom Brady launched a production company, 199 Productions.
2020: Participates in The Match
In 2020, Tom Brady participated in The Match, a charity golf event.
January 2021: Autograph Funding
In January 2021, Autograph, the sports-based NFT platform co-founded by Tom Brady, announced it raised $170 million in funding.
2021: Participates in The Match
In 2021, Tom Brady participated in The Match, a charity golf event.
2021: FTX Spokesperson
In 2021, Tom Brady was a paid spokesperson for FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange.
February 1, 2022: Retirement Announcement
Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL on February 1, 2022, after 22 seasons.
March 13, 2022: Un-retirement Announcement
On March 13, 2022, just 40 days after initially announcing his retirement, Tom Brady announced he would return to the Buccaneers for the 2022 season.
October 2022: Divorce Announcement
In October 2022, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen announced their divorce.
2022: Greatest Roasts of All Time: GROAT
In 2022, Netflix announced that Tom Brady would be featured in a series of specials called "Greatest Roasts of All Time: GROAT," for which he is also the executive producer.
2022: Participates in The Match
In 2022, Tom Brady participated in The Match, a charity golf event.
2022: Reiteration of Avoiding Politics
In 2022, Tom Brady reiterated that he would avoid a political career because, "I don't think anyone's fond of politics these days."
2022: Dietary Preferences
In 2022, Tom Brady said he prefers a diet consisting of organic food, emphasizing the importance of seeing the process of food being grown and obtaining nutrients from the soil.
2022: Distancing from Trump
In 2022, Tom Brady stated that he had not spoken with Donald Trump in "years" and that their relationship had been mischaracterized.
February 1, 2023: Brady Announces Retirement
On February 1, 2023, Tom Brady announced his retirement "for good" on social media.
March 2023: Purchase of Las Vegas Aces Stake
In March 2023, Tom Brady purchased a minority stake in the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA.
May 2023: Considering Un-Retirement
In May 2023, Brady heavily considered un-retiring to play the 2023 season but was "forced" to decide against it when his friends hosted a surprise retirement party for him.
May 2023: Agreement to Purchase Las Vegas Raiders Stake
In May 2023, Tom Brady and Tom Wagner agreed to purchase 10% of the Las Vegas Raiders, but the deal was delayed.
August 2023: Minority Owner of Birmingham City
In August 2023, Tom Brady became a minority owner and chairman of a new advisory board at English football club Birmingham City and also founded Team Brady, an electric boat racing team.
September 6, 2023: Brady Hired as Delta Air Lines Advisor
On September 6, 2023, Delta Air Lines announced they had hired Tom Brady as a strategic advisor.
December 2023: Brady Reflects on Retirement
In December 2023, Tom Brady reflected on the year and mentioned he heavily considered un-retiring in May to play the 2023 season but decided against it after a surprise retirement party.
January 2024: Merger with NoBull
In January 2024, Tom Brady agreed to merge his health and apparel brands with NoBull and 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, drawing two million live viewers.
October 2024: Approval of Revised Raiders Stake Agreement
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.
2024: Color Commentator and Partial Owner
In 2024, Tom Brady became the lead color commentator for the NFL on Fox and a partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
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