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 and three with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was a key player in the Patriots' dynasty from 2001 to 2019. Now he is a sports broadcaster.
On April 25, 2016, the decision to vacate Tom Brady's four-game suspension was overturned by the U.S. Appeals Court. The court determined it "met the minimum legal standards established by the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947".
In 1970, the Patriots' 59-0 victory over the Titans tied the record for the largest margin of victory since the AFL-NFL merger.
On August 3, 1977, Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. was born. He would grow up to become a professional football quarterback.
In 1981, at age four, Tom Brady attended the NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys, in which Joe Montana threw "The Catch" to Dwight Clark.
In 1995, Tom Brady began his college football career at the University of Michigan, playing for the Wolverines.
In 1995, Tom Brady graduated from Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, where he played football, basketball, and baseball.
In 1995, Tom Brady was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 18th round of the MLB draft but chose to play football at the University of Michigan instead.
On September 28, 1996, Tom Brady made his first appearance in a collegiate game for Michigan, throwing an interception on his first pass attempt which was returned for a touchdown by UCLA.
In 1997, Tom Brady's teammate, Brian Griese, led the Michigan Wolverines to an undefeated season, capped by a Rose Bowl victory and a share of the national championship; Brady was a backup quarterback at this time.
In 1998, Tom Brady started every game for the Michigan Wolverines, battling for the starting job under head coach Lloyd Carr.
In 1998, Tom Brady worked as an intern at Merrill Lynch.
In 1998, during his first full year as a starter, Tom Brady set new Michigan records for most pass attempts and completions in a season. He also set a school record for completions in a game against Ohio State, and he capped the season with a win in the Citrus Bowl.
In December 1999, Tom Brady graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies.
In 1999, Tom Brady continued playing college football at the University of Michigan for the Wolverines.
In 1999, Tom Brady platooned with Drew Henson during the first seven games. He nearly led Michigan to a comeback win against Michigan State after being reinserted into the game. He went on to play the entire game against Indiana, throwing for 226 yards. He also led Michigan to a 4th-quarter comeback against Penn State.
In 1999, Tom Brady started every game for the Michigan Wolverines, battling for the starting job under head coach Lloyd Carr.
In 1999, Tom Brady worked as an intern at Merrill Lynch.
In 2000, Tom Brady won the Orange Bowl.
2002 was the last year the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won a playoff game before Tom Brady joined the team in 2020.
Tom Brady attended the 2004 State of the Union Address as a special guest of then-President George W. Bush.
In August 2007, Tom Brady's son with Bridget Moynahan, John Edward Thomas "Jack" Moynahan, was born.
2007 was the year the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last reached the postseason before Tom Brady joined the team in 2020.
In December 2009, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen's son, Benjamin Rein Brady, was born.
In December 2012, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen's daughter, Vivian Lake Brady, was born.
In 2014, Tom Brady spoke on 60 Minutes about the significant impact that assistant athletic director Greg Harden had on his life and career.
In a 2015 interview with The New York Times, Tom Brady expressed he was less religious than he is spiritual.
In a 2015 interview, Tom Brady stated he had no interest in running for political office.
In 2017, tight end Rob Gronkowski, a friend and former teammate of Tom Brady, began following Brady and Alex Guerrero's plant-based diet plan. Other athletes like Kirk Cousins and Mark Scheifele also adhere to this diet.
In December 2020, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen reportedly bought a home in Indian Creek, Florida.
In 2022, Tom Brady expressed his preference for a diet consisting of organic food, emphasizing the importance of understanding the food's growing process to obtain necessary nutrients from the soil.
Tom Brady reiterated in 2022 that he would avoid a political career because, "I don't think anyone's fond of politics these days."
Tom Brady said in 2022 that he had not spoken with Donald Trump in "years" and that his relationship with Trump had been mischaracterized by the media.
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