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Tom Brady is a retired American football quarterback widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NFL history. Born in San Mateo, California, in 1977, he played college football at the University of Michigan before the New England Patriots selected him 199th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. Brady became the Patriots’ starting quarterback in 2001 and led the team to six Super Bowl titles. He later won a seventh championship with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021. Across 23 seasons, he set numerous passing records and earned five Super Bowl MVP awards and three NFL MVP awards. Brady retired in 2023. Born August 3, 1977, he played 23 seasons—20 with the New England Patriots and three with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He won seven Super Bowls, earned five Super Bowl MVP awards, and was named NFL MVP three times. Brady retired after the 2022 season and later became a football broadcaster.

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Early life

Tom Brady was born on August 3, 1977, in San Mateo, California, and grew up in nearby San Francisco as the youngest of four children. He became a passionate sports fan early on, especially following the San Francisco 49ers, and attended games with his family. At Junípero Serra High School, Brady played football, baseball, and basketball. He initially drew limited attention from major college football programs, but went on to play quarterback at the University of Michigan, where he developed the skills and persistence that helped launch his NFL career.

Personal life

The GOAT

Tom Brady attended the University of Michigan, where he played college football, before entering the NFL in 2000. Brady has two children with his former wife, model Gisele Bündchen, whom he married in 2009; they divorced in 2022. He also has a son with actress Bridget Moynahan, born in 2007. Brady has spoken publicly about balancing family life with his demanding career and remains involved in business and media projects after retiring from football.

Relationships

Tom Brady’s publicly known relationships include actress **Bridget Moynahan**, whom he dated before they separated in 2006; they share a son, John, born in 2007. He later dated Brazilian model **Gisele Bündchen**; they married in 2009, have two children together, and finalized their divorce in 2022. Brady has also been publicly linked to other people, but reports about those relationships are not always confirmed, so it’s best to distinguish speculation from verified information. This couple likes sticking together.

Awards, records and honors

Professional Awards

  • Tom Brady’s career highlights include: - **7 Super Bowl titles**—six with the New England Patriots and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the most by any NFL player. - **5 Super Bowl MVP awards** and **3 NFL MVP awards**. - **10 Super Bowl appearances**, an NFL record. - **15 Pro Bowl selections**. - NFL career records for **passing yards** and **passing touchdowns** at the time of his retirement. - Led the Patriots to a historic **28–3 comeback** against Atlanta in Super Bowl LI. - Won Super Bowl LV with Tampa Bay in his first season with the team.

Records among tight ends

  • Tom Brady holds or shares several major NFL records, including: - **Most Super Bowl wins by a player:** 7 - **Most Super Bowl appearances:** 10 - **Most Super Bowl MVP awards:** 5 - **Most career passing yards:** 89,214 (regular season) - **Most career passing touchdowns:** 649 (regular season) - **Most career completions:** 7,753 (regular season) - **Most career wins by a starting quarterback:** 251 (regular season) - **Most career playoff wins by a quarterback:** 35 - **Most career playoff passing yards:** 13,400 - **Most career playoff passing touchdowns:** 88 Records can change over time, but Brady remains the leader in these categories as of his retirement.

Patriots franchise records

  • The New England Patriots’ notable NFL team records and achievements include **six Super Bowl championships** (tied for the most by a franchise), **11 Super Bowl appearances** (an NFL record), and **21 consecutive winning seasons** (2001–2019, an NFL record). They also share the record for the most wins in a regular season, with **16** (2007), and set the NFL record for the longest regular-season winning streak at **21 games** (2003–2004).

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