Tom Brady receives a bronze commemorative statue
In a grand celebration of football history, a monumental statue of Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback and the most successful player in the National Football League (NFL) with the New England Patriots, was unveiled at Gillette Stadium. The statue stands tall, a symbol of Brady's remarkable career and the 17 division titles he won with the Patriots.
The statue, approximately 12 feet tall and weighing six tons, cost an impressive $7.3 million, reflecting Brady's immense influence on the Patriots and NFL history. The unveiling took place before the Patriots' preseason game against the Washington Commanders, five days after Brady's 48th birthday, on a Friday.
During his speech at the unveiling, Brady made self-deprecating jokes, poking fun at his pace and lack of speed, a theme that has often been a subject of criticism throughout his career. He even pretended to take a call from his former coach Bill Belichick, joking about room for improvement.
This statue is not just a tribute to Brady's six Super Bowl victories with the Patriots, but also a nod to his jersey number. The statue, when combined with its pedestal, stands at 17 feet, mirroring the number of division titles Brady won with the team.
The Tom Brady statue joins an esteemed collection of statues and tributes dedicated to retired NFL players around various team stadiums and cities. Prominent examples include the Barry Sanders Statue outside Ford Field, the Walter Payton Statue at Soldier Field, the John Elway Statue outside Empower Field at Mile High, the Ray Lewis Statue at M&T Bank Stadium, the Jim Brown Statue in Cleveland, and the Reggie White Statue at Lincoln Financial Field.
These statues serve as iconic tributes, celebrating the extraordinary impact that these retired players had on their respective franchises and the NFL overall. The Tom Brady monument is a fitting addition to this esteemed collection, honoring his legacy as one of the greatest football players of all time.
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[1] The unveiling of Tom Brady's symbolic statue, akin to American football's most celebrated figures, occurred at Gillette Stadium.
[2] The alluring $7.3 million monument, representing the influential legacy of Tom Brady in NFL history and the New England Patriots, was erected in the form of a towering statue.
