NFL star Tom Brady was given a special honor at his former club’s opening game. Also in the stadium: his three proud children.
Three years after leaving the New England Patriots, star quarterback Tom Brady, 46, was officially bid farewell by his former club. He had his three children John, 16, Benjamin, 13, and Vivian, 10, by his side at the ceremony at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The trio wore matching Patriots jerseys with Brady’s old number 12.
The honor for the most successful NFL quarterback of all time took place during halftime of the Patriots’ NFL opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The laudatory speech 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 exuberant words about his services to his club – Brady played for the Patriots for 20 years and led them to six Super Bowl victories – Kraft also announced that he would be inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame in 2024 become. Typically, 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 spoke another short speech, which culminated in a clear statement: “No matter what happens in life. One thing will never change. I am a patriot for the rest of my life.” Afterwards, like in old times, he took another lap around the stadium to be cheered on extensively by his fans.
In 2020, Brady officially said goodbye to his parent club to start again with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He won another Super Bowl with the new club before finally retiring from his active career on February 1, 2023.
Children from marriage to supermodel Gisele Bendchen
Two of his proud children, Benjamin and Vivian, come from Brady’s marriage to Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bndchen, 43, to whom he was married from 2009 to 2022. He brought his son John into the relationship from a previous marriage to actress Bridget Moynahan, 52.
