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Tom Brady retires, a look back at his life and career

2023-02-01 09:11:13 Updated on 2023-02-01 09:13:59

On February 1, 2023, Tom Brady announced his retirement after 23 years in the NFL. This time is the right time, says Brady. Review the great moments of his career.

Tom Brady : San Mateo

Tom Brady was born in San Mateo, a suburb of San Francisco, California. He is the youngest of four children, having three older sisters.

Tom Brady : Joe Montana

As a youngster, he attended a few San Francisco 49ers games. He is a fan of quarterback Joe Montana.

Tom Brady : Montreal Expos

At a young age, Tom Brady dabbles in several sports. He played basketball, baseball, and football in high school. He excelled so much at baseball, he was drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1995.

Tom Brady : Wolverines

Instead, Tom Brady chose to try his hand at football. From 1995 to 1999, he played for the University of Michigan Wolverines, one of the best college teams in the United States.

Tom Brady : Orange Bowl

In his senior year, he led his team to a 35-34 overtime victory in the 66th Orange Bowl over the Alabama Crimson Tide. His four touchdown pass performance is noted.

Tom Brady : draft

In the 2000 draft, Tom Brady was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 6th round, 199th overall. In his rookie year, he will be considered the fourth backup quarterback.

Tom Brady : Drew Bledsoe

In 2001, Tom Brady was the backup to Drew Bledsoe, the first-ever pick in the 1993 NFL draft. Bledsoe was injured in the second game of the season. Brady was then called up in relief.

Tom Brady : Super Bowl

Tom Brady completes his first year at the helm of the Patriots' offense with a record of 11 wins in 14 games. His performance leads his team into the playoffs. Neglected, the Patriots win the Super Bowl. Tom Brady is named player of the game and becomes the youngest quarterback to win the award in NFL history.

Tom Brady : Number 1

In 2002, the Pats traded Drew Bledsoe to Buffalo. This gave Tom Brady a free hand to lead the Patriots' offense. Despite this, New England missed the playoffs.

Tom Brady: 21 wins

2004 was phenomenal. Tom Brady and the Pats won a record 21 consecutive games (including the previous year's games). The team wins a third Super Bowl in four years.

Tom Brady : Bridget Moynahan

From 2004 to 2006, Tom Brady dated the actress Bridget Moynahan. Towards the end of their relationship, the actress became pregnant. She will give a son, John Edward Thomas Moynahan, to the footballer in August 2007.

Tom Brady : Gisele Bündchen

At the end of 2006, the soccer star met the Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen. The meeting, a blind date, is organized by common friends.

Tom Brady: 50 touchdown passes

The 2007 season will go down in history. Tom Brady had one of, if not the best season for a quarterback in NFL history. He racked up 4806 passing yards, with 50 touchdown passes and only 8 interceptions. He will be chosen as the league's player of the year, and the US Male Athlete of the Year.

Tom Brady : Injuries

2008 is a year marked by injuries. Tom Brady injured his foot and knee. He will have to go under the knife. The Patriots will miss the playoffs.

Tom Brady : Wedding

February 2009, Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady get married in an intimate ceremony in Santa Monica, California.

Tom Brady : Daddy

Also in 2009, Gisele Bündchen gave birth to the couple's first child, a boy. The two superstars will be parents again in 2012, this time of a little girl.

Tom Brady: The highest paid

In 2010, Tom Brady becomes the highest paid player in the NFL. He signed a four-year, $72 million contract.

Tom Brady: 5000 yards

In 2011, Tom Brady became the fourth quarterback in history to surpass the 5,000 yard mark in a season. His performance of 5235 passing yards gained is still the third most in the history of the sport today.

Tom Brady : Contract

In 2012, Tom Brady signs a contract extension. He accepts a pay cut to leave room under the salary cap for his team. He will still earn 27 million for the 2015-2016-2017 seasons.

Tom Brady : Record

2013 marks Tom Brady's 25th postseason appearance as a quarterback, a record.

Tom Brady : Super Bowl

The 2014 season opens with a loss for Tom Brady, his first since 2003. It closes, however, with another Super Bowl ring, his fourth, and a third Player of the Game award. Brady joins his childhood hero, Joe Montana.

Tom Brady : Deflategate

2015 is marked by the Deflategate scandal. He received a four-game suspension.

Tom Brady: New contract

February 2016, Tom Brady signs a new two-year contract with the Patriots. This ensures that the club will have its star player through the 2019 season.

Tom Brady : 5e Super Bowl

The Pats certainly don't regret the new contract given to Brady. By the end of the season, he leads his team to victory, earning his 4th Super Bowl ring. Trailing 28-3, the quarterback makes the biggest comeback in history and New England wins 34-28.

Tom Brady : Madden

The 2017 season is off to a good start for Tom Brady. He is chosen to be the cover star of the video game Madden. Unfortunately, the season doesn't turn out the way he would like. The Pats lose in the Super Bowl final to the Philidelphia Eagles.

Tom Brady: Alone in front

In 2018, Tom Brady is back to winning the title of most successful player in football after the previous season's failure. In Week 15, he surpasses the 70,000 career passing yard mark. In the playoffs, he leads the Patriots to another Super Bowl conquest, his record sixth. At 41, he is the oldest quarterback to win the title.

Tom Brady: A new deal

August 2019, heading into his 20th season with the Pats, Tom Brady agrees to a new contract. The deal pays him $35 million (U.S.) per year.

Tom Brady: A new beginning

Summer 2020, Tom Brady leaves the Pats and becomes the new quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He will be joined by his good friend Rob Gronkowski.