Lasting Legacy of Tom Brady: A Look at the Influence on History

A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Tom Brady across different fields.

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

2002: 2021 Buccaneers eclipsing the 2002 record

In 2021, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers posted their best result in franchise history, eclipsing the 12–4 record of the 2002 Super Bowl winning team.

2003: Inducted into Junipero Serra High School Hall of Fame

In 2003, Tom Brady was inducted into the Junípero Serra High School Hall of Fame.

2012: Brady Family Stadium Named

In 2012, after Tom Brady's visit to Junípero Serra High School, the school's football stadium was named Brady Family Stadium.

2013: Greatest Passing Season

In 2013, ESPN unanimously voted Tom Brady's 2007 season as the greatest passing season ever.

2014: Discussed Relationship with Greg Harden

In 2014, Tom Brady told 60 Minutes about the important mentorship and advice he received from Greg Harden.

2017: Brady ranked first on NFL Top 100 Players of 2017

In 2016, Tom Brady was ranked first on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017 as the best player in the league, becoming the first player to be named as #1 twice since the listing began.

2018: Ranked No. 1 by fellow players on NFL Top 100 Players of 2018

For the second straight year and third time overall, Tom Brady was ranked No. 1 by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.

2019: Named to the 100th Anniversary All-Time Team

In 2019, Tom Brady was unanimously named to the NFL's 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.

2020: Named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team

In 2020, during the NFL's celebration of their 100th season, Tom Brady was named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team.

2021: Buccaneers Best Result in Franchise History

In 2021, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers posted their best result in franchise history, eclipsing the 12–4 record of the 2002 Super Bowl winning team.

September 10, 2023: Patriots announce Hall of Fame induction and jersey retirement

During a halftime ceremony on September 10, 2023, Robert Kraft announced that the Patriots would waive the traditional waiting period for Tom Brady's candidacy to the Patriots Hall of Fame, as well as directly inducting him without the customary ballot. His number 12 jersey will be formally retired.