Three years after leaving the New England Patriots, star quarterback Tom Brady (46) was given an official send-off by his former club. At the ceremony at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, he had his three children John (16), Benjamin (13) and Vivian (10) by his side. The trio wore matching Patriots jerseys with Brady's old number 12.
The tribute to the most successful NFL quarterback of all time took place at halftime of the Patriots' NFL opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The laudation was given by his former boss Robert Kraft (82), multi-billionaire and owner of the legendary club.
Early entry into the Hall of Fame
In addition to effusive words about his service to his club - Brady had played 20 years for the Patriots and led them to six Super Bowl victories - Kraft also announced that he would be inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame as early as 2024. Normally, players must be retired for at least four years to be inducted into the club's Hall of Fame.
"I am a patriot for the rest of my life"
After the ceremony, Brady also gave another short speech that culminated in a clear statement, "No matter what happens in life. One thing will never change. I'm a patriot for the rest of my life." Afterwards, just like in the old days, he took another lap around the stadium to be cheered profusely by his fans.
In 2020, Brady officially bid farewell to his parent club in order to make a fresh start with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With his new club, he won another Super Bowl before finally retiring from his active career on February 1, 2023.
Children from marriage with supermodel Gisele Bündchen
Two of his proud children, Benjamin and Vivian, come from Brady's marriage to Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen (43), to whom he was married from 2009 to 2022. From a previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan (52), he brought his son John into the relationship.
