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 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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

1972: Reference to 1972 Miami Dolphins

During the 2007 playoffs, with a win over the Jaguars, the Patriots matched the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins as the only team to win 17 consecutive games in one season.

1978: Undefeated Regular Season Since 1978

In 2007, Tom Brady led the Patriots to the first undefeated regular season since the 16-game schedule was implemented in 1978.

2001: Start of Brady-Belichick Era

In 2001, Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick began what would be known as the Brady-Belichick era with the Patriots.

2003: Inducted into High School Hall of Fame

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

2004: Reference to Peyton Manning's Record

During the 2007 season, Brady broke Peyton Manning's single-season record of 49 touchdowns from the 2004 season.

2012: High School Football Stadium Named After Brady

In 2012, two weeks after Super Bowl XLVI, Junípero Serra High School named their football stadium Brady Family Stadium in honor of Tom Brady.

2013: Greatest Passing Season Recognition

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

2014: Brady Discusses Greg Harden's Impact on 60 Minutes

In 2014, Tom Brady spoke on 60 Minutes about the significant impact that assistant athletic director Greg Harden had on his life and career.

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September 19, 2017: Publication of 'The TB12 Method'

On September 19, 2017, Simon & Schuster published Tom Brady's first book, The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance, which quickly became a number one best-seller.

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2019: Named to 100th Anniversary All-Time Team

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

2019: End of Brady-Belichick Era

In 2019, the Brady-Belichick era came to an end.

2020: Named to NFL 100 All-Time Team

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

September 10, 2023: Kraft Waives Waiting Period for Hall of Fame Candidacy

On September 10, 2023, during the Patriots' week one game of the 2023 season, Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced that he would waive the traditional four-year post-retirement waiting period required for Brady's candidacy to the Patriots Hall of Fame and directly induct him.

2023: Reference to 2004 Patriots

In 2023, the 2004 New England Patriots were noted as the last NFL team to win a second straight Super Bowl, highlighting the team's historical accomplishment.

June 12, 2024: Patriots Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

On June 12, 2024, Tom Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame induction took place within Gillette Stadium. Brady was also the first person in Gillette Stadium history to become a "Keeper of the Light", ringing the bell in the newly redesigned lighthouse.