Tom Brady Biography
Tom Brady.[Credit/fortune.com]
His parents are Tom Brady Sr. and Galynn Patricia Brady. Brady as well has siblings named Julie Brady, Maureen and Nancy Brady.
Tom is a professional football player who is a quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL).
Brady spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots. He was a central contributor to the franchise’s dynasty from the year 2001 to 2019.
The American star is widely regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time. Brady began playing at the college level. He played college football at Michigan.
While there, Tom Brady was selected 199th overall by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He earned a reputation as the NFL’s biggest draft steal.
During his second season, he became the starting quarterback, which saw the Patriots win their first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXVI.
Tom Brady holds numerous career quarterback records. They include passing yards (91,653), completions (8542), touchdown passes (664) and games started (344).
Career progression
The iconic quarterback has no record of a losing season. Tom Brady is the NFL leader in career quarterback wins (264), quarterback regular-season wins (230).
Brady as well bagged quarterback playoff wins (34), Super Bowl MVP awards (5), and the only Super Bowl MVP for two different teams.
Tom Brady has also been celebrated for his longevity. This is because of being the only quarterback to win a Super Bowl in three separate decades.
At the age of 43, in Super Bowl LV, Brady became the oldest player to be named Super Bowl MVP. He also won a Super Bowl as the starting quarterback. That was along with being the oldest NFL MVP at the age of 40 in 2017.
Brady is the only NFL quarterback named to two all-decade teams (the 2000s and unanimous 2010s), being named first-team to both, and was unanimously named to the 100th Anniversary All-Time Team in 2019.
Tom Brady’s professional career
Despite having an unimpressive NFL Scouting Combine performance, he was selected at the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. That was by the New England Patriots.
He was selected for the 199th position overall. However, he was the seventh quarterback taken.
Brady has started 344 games (299 regular seasons, 45 playoffs) in 21 seasons, the most for an NFL quarterback. His first 20 seasons were with the Patriots, which is also the most for an NFL quarterback with one franchise.
Tom Brady’s career went on to flourish season after the other. He started the 2014 season with a 33-20 loss against the Miami Dolphins. That was massive as it was his first opening day loss since the 2003 season.
In the 2015 season, during the NFL Kickoff Game, Brady led the Patriots to a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. On February 29, 2016, Brady signed a two-year contract extension covering the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
Tom Brady made his 2016 season debut on October 9 against the Cleveland Browns. That was after serving his four-game suspension.
He completed 28-of-40 passes for 406 yards and three touchdowns in a 33–13 victory to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week.
Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on March 20, 2020. The two-year contract was worth $50 million in fully guaranteed money, with up to $4.5 million each year in incentives. The deal also included a no-trade and a no-franchise tag clause.
Tom Brady’s Net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Tom has a whopping net worth of $250 million.
That is a separate net worth from his wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen who has a $400 million fortune on her own. Combined, Tom and Gisele are worth $650 million.
Tom Brady’s Salary
Brady earns a salary of $30 million annually according to reports.
“By the time his two year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ends, he will have earned a minimum of $280 million in salary and $140 million from endorsements.”
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Tom Brady’s endorsements
Brady has signed endorsement deals with global brands. The brands include; Under Armour, Molecule Mattresses, Upper Deck and IWC watches.
“The Under Armour deal is his most lucrative and includes a Brady line of athletic shoes, workout clothes, and sports gear.”
Tom Brady’s family
Brady is married to supermodel Gisele Bundchen. The two have sired three children named; John Edward Thomas Moynahan, Vivian Lake and Benjamin Brady.
Tom Brady foundation and charity work
The celebrated quarterback has supported charity works.
“In 2015, he founded his own nonprofit organization called the TB12 Foundation. The organization is dedicated to providing health resources and economic support to athletes who want to reach their performance goals.”
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