Tom Brady Honored with a Bronze Statue:
In a heartwarming ceremony on August 8, 2025, a 12-foot-tall bronze statue of the legendary Tom Brady was unveiled outside the New England Patriots' Gillette Stadium. The statue, standing at a total height of 17 feet with its granite base, is a lasting tribute to Brady's exceptional NFL career and his deep connection to the Patriots.
The statue, symbolizing Brady's jersey number, was unveiled before the Patriots' preseason game against the Washington Commanders. The granite base, quarried in Vermont, is hexagonal, representing the six Super Bowl championships Brady won with the team. The base height combined with the statue also symbolizes the 17 AFC East titles won during his tenure with the Patriots.
During his speech, Brady humorously acknowledged the honor as "quite overwhelming," joking about how the statue might give rival Jets fans something to throw beers at. He also made jabs at his former teammates and joked about his pace in relation to being a statue. Despite criticism for his lack of speed, Brady won a Super Bowl title after leaving the Patriots.
The statue marks the first in franchise history to immortalize a player at Gillette Stadium, solidifying Brady's status as a central figure in Patriots history. Brady's storied career with the Patriots is highlighted by seven Super Bowl appearances (winning six with New England), five Super Bowl MVP awards, and record-breaking career statistics.
Patriots Chairman Robert Kraft emphasized that the statue is meant to be "larger than life" to reflect Brady's impact both on and off the field. Kraft said, "May this statue forever remind us what Tom Brady did and how he made us all feel."
The crowd chanted "Brady! Brady! Brady!" as the statue was unveiled, and Brady thanked the team for the honor. The statue serves as a lasting tribute to Brady's incredible legacy with the Patriots, combining symbolic elements that reflect his championships and divisional titles.
References:
- ESPN
- NBC Sports Boston
- CBS Boston
- The Boston Globe
- Sports Illustrated
The statue, standing at a height of 17 feet including its granite base, is a representation of Brady's achievements in American football, specifically his NFL career and six Super Bowl victories with the New England Patriots. Following his speech, Brady joked about his slow pace in relation to the statue, hinting at the fast-paced sport of football he once excelled in, notably during his tenure as the Patriots' quarterback in the NFL.
