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, renowned as one of the greatest of all time. He played 23 seasons in the NFL, initially with the New England Patriots where he spearheaded a dominant dynasty from 2001-2019, winning multiple Super Bowls. He concluded his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady's unparalleled success and longevity have solidified his legacy in football history.

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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. He would later become a professional football quarterback.

1981: Attended "The Catch" Game

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

1995: Joins University of Michigan Wolverines

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

1995: Graduated High School

In 1995, Tom Brady graduated from Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo.

1997: Brian Griese leads Wolverines to Undefeated Season

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

1998: Rose Bowl victory

In 1998, the Michigan Wolverines, led by Brian Griese, won the Rose Bowl.

1998: Intern at Merrill Lynch

In 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: College Football Career

From 1995 to 1999, Tom Brady played college football at the University of Michigan.

1999: Intern at Merrill Lynch

In the summer of 1999, Tom Brady was an intern at Merrill Lynch.

2000: Drafted by the New England Patriots

In 2000, Tom Brady was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round as the 199th overall pick. He was a lightly regarded prospect, and the Patriots acquired a compensatory pick due to the loss of punter Tom Tupa. Brady and his family were surprised he wasn't drafted earlier and believed he would be drafted in the second or third round. Patriots owner Robert Kraft recalled meeting a skinny Brady carrying a pizza box and Brady declaring he was "the best decision this organization has ever made".

2004: Attended State of the Union Address

Brady attended the 2004 State of the Union Address as a guest of then-president George W. Bush.

2005: Saturday Night Live Hosting and The Simpsons episode

In 2005, Brady hosted Saturday Night Live and voiced himself in The Simpsons episode "Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass".

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2006: Family Guy Episode

In 2006, Brady voiced himself in the Family Guy episode "Patriot Games".

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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, John Edward Thomas "Jack" Moynahan, was born to Bridget Moynahan.

2009: Appears on Entourage

In 2009, Brady appeared as himself in an episode of Entourage.

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2012: Birth of Daughter Vivian Lake Brady

In 2012, Brady and Bündchen's daughter, Vivian Lake Brady, was born.

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.

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2015: Brady States No Interest in Politics

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

2016: Trump Claims Brady's Support

At a political event in New Hampshire on the day before the 2016 presidential election, Trump said he had received a call from Brady who voiced support.

2017: Missed White House Visit

Brady did not join the Patriots in visiting Trump at the White House in 2017 after their Super Bowl victory, citing "personal family matters".

2017: Tom vs Time Documentary Series

Gotham Chopra filmed Brady during the 2017 off-season and regular season for a Facebook Watch documentary series entitled Tom vs Time.

2017: Gronkowski Follows Brady's Diet Plan

Since 2017, Rob Gronkowski, a former teammate of Tom Brady, has been following Brady and Alex Guerrero's plant-based diet plan.

2018: Brady Endorses Republican Helen Brady

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

December 2020: Reportedly Buys Home in Indian Creek, Florida

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

February 11, 2021: Brady Knee Surgery Revealed

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.

2022: Netflix Series Announced

In 2022, Netflix announced that Brady would be featured in a series of specials called "Greatest Roasts of All Time: GROAT," with Brady as the executive producer.

2022: Brady Discusses his Diet

In 2022, Tom Brady discussed his preference for organic food and the need to obtain nutrients directly from the soil as part of his strict diet.

2022: Brady Reiterates Avoidance of Political Career

In 2022, Tom Brady reiterated his decision to avoid a political career, expressing a negative view of politics.

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.

November 2025: Brady clones his elderly dog

In November 2025, 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.