How Tom Brady became NFL's 'living legend'
Tom Brady, born Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr, is a former American football quarterback who spent 23 seasons in the National Football League. The California native is also known for his weight loss transformation post-retirement, shedding 10 pounds. He ascribed this shift to the lack of stress he experienced while playing, which enabled him to focus on his physical fitness. The great player has gone through several life upheavals since leaving the NFL twice, including his divorce from ex-wife Gisele Bundchen and bidding farewell to the football field as a player. Here's an evolution of Tom Brady over the years.
2002: Tom Brady wins ESPY Award for Best Breakthrough Athlete
In 2002, Tom Brady received the ESPY Award for Best Breakthrough Athlete. This award is given to the athlete who has achieved the most progress in a major international individual sport or a North American professional team sport. Brady's accomplishment came after he took over as head coach of the Patriots and led them to a Super Bowl victory. This was an important acknowledgment of his budding brilliance at the start of his outstanding career.
2005: Tom Brady and Bridget Moynahan attend Vanity Fair Oscar Party
In 2005, Tom Brady and Bridget Moynahan attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. The event was held at Mortons in California's Los Angeles. They were reportedly together for three years before they officially announced their breakup in December 2006. Soon after, Brady started seeing Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen. He said that a mutual friend set them up on a blind date in 2009. The pair tied the knot on February 26, 2009, in Santa Monica, California, after a small Catholic ceremony. They welcomed Benjamin Rein Brady, a son, in December 2009.
2010: Tom Brady's Audi 'Best Buddies' Challenge
In 2010, Tom Brady took part in the Audi Best Buddies Challenge. The day's events, which included a 5k run, a 20-mile bike ride, the renowned Best Buddy bike races, and a clambake at Craigsville Beach, were overseen by him as the honorary chairman. The occasion also included a flag football game that Brady quarterbacked. The event began with Tom Brady's Flag Football Game on June 4, 2010, in Boston, Massachusetts. The illustrious NFL player is renowned for his passion for golf and he took part in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February 2010. On September 10, 2010, Brady also signed a four-year, $72 million contract deal omaking him the highest-paid player in the NFL. Brady and Bundchen had a daughter, Vivian Lake Brady, born in December 2012.
2016: Tom Brady attends TAG Heuer event
In 2016, Tom Brady attended the TAG Heuer event that revealed its newest Connected watches at the Consumer Electronics Show (C.E.S.) in Las Vegas. These watches were created in partnership with players like the NFL legend who looked absolutely fit in his stunning suit. Brady reportedly made his 2016 season debut on the road against the Cleveland Browns on October 9 after serving a four-game ban; he finished 28-of-40 passes for 406 yards and three touchdowns in a 33-13 victory to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
2021: Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat Buffalo Bills
On December 12, 2021, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by Tom Brady, defeated the Buffalo Bills. The Buccaneers won the game by a score of 33-27. Tom is seen in the picture maintaining his game face.
2022: Tom Brady promotes BRADY, announces retirement
Gisele Bundchen took an NSFW video of Tom in his underwear while promoting his clothing line, BRADY. "Is that Brady Brand underwear?" The ex-Victoria's Secret Angel joked as Tom made an effort to cover up the camera with a face towel and hide his privates with his hands. The ex-Victoria's Secret Angel and Brady are said to have lived in Brookline, Massachusetts, New York City, and Tampa, Florida, among other places, at this time. However, they each engaged divorce attorneys at the beginning of October 2022, and on October 28, 2022, Bundchen was the first to file for divorce. The legend made his retirement announcement on February 1, 2022, after 22 seasons. Just 40 days after initially declaring his retirement, on March 13, 2022, Brady made the decision to rejoin the Buccaneers for the upcoming campaign. He started the season opener for the Buccaneers versus the Dallas Cowboys, making NFL history as the oldest quarterback to do so. Brady's first season with eight or more losses came in 2022.
2023: Tom Brady's retirement
Brady made the decision to retire "for good" on February 1, 2023, according to a social media announcement. Nine days later, he would submit his retirement papers to the NFL and NFLPA, which would make him eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame beginning in 2028. In July, the seven-time Super Bowl winner was spotted in the audience during the 2023 French Open Men's Singles Final. He was positioned in the player's box next to Jelena Djokovic, Novak Djokovic's wife. Brady and Djokovic have reportedly been friends for a long time, and the tennis player has publicly acknowledged that he consults with the former quarterback for tips on training and recovery. Brady continues to demonstrate his status the Super Bowl champion, and the GOAT (greatest of all time).
