Tom Brady continues to grow his legend in the NFL (USA TODAY Sports)
Tom Brady makes fun of the passport and the passage of time; he prides himself on resembling the character of Brad Pitt in the movie “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” With his young 43 years, he became the oldest athlete to contest the Super Bowl. But, a competitor of the highest level, he did not settle for that brand: guide to Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the Kansas City Chiefs and thus become the winner of the NFL season. Thus, he placed the seventh champion ring in his career. Yes, one more than the mythical Michael Jordan, emblem of the Chicago Bulls multi-winners in the NBA.
“Michael is one of my sports idols. I think it’s incredible, but for me it’s about being part of many great teams. “said Monday Brady, throbbing that he could outrun His Majesty. “We are champions forever, no one will be able to remove them. Thank you guys, “he stressed, while raising the award for the most valuable player in the final.
It is that Brady sits on the throne of myth among the myths of American sports. With the title achieved at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, quarter. Plus? He reached the great definition of the NFL, the Super Bowl, in 45% of his appearances. Almost half of the time he defended his teams, he reached the final. If that’s not winning, then what is?
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Tom Brady made three touchdown passes in the final
His six previous titles had been with the New England Patriots. After his move to Florida, the mission was to bring the Buccaneers back to the Super Bowl after only win for the franchise in 2002. And once again he emerged as the hero of the film.
Born in 1977 in San Mateo (California), Brady he practiced other sports during his time at the Junipero Serra High School and was drafted by the Montreal Expo baseball team, then a member of the Major Leagues.
He finally opted for his career towards American football but, when he knocked on the door of the NFL, his physique and low speed of legs did not attract the attention of the teams, so he had to see how 198 other players were chosen before him in the 2000 Draft.
“I am the best decision this franchise has ever made,” said the young man. Brady to Robert Kraft, owner of the Patriots, already exhibiting the self-confidence and iron mentality that would propel him in every challenge.
After witnessing his first season from the bench, Brady he took over the starting job in 2001 with a serious injury to Drew Bledsoe.
From the command post, the unknown quarterback led the Patriots to their first Super Bowl title in 2001, when Patrick Mahomes, leader of the Kansas City Chiefs, the Buccaneers rival on Sunday, was a six-year-old boy.
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Tom Brady had already made history in the New England Patriots (USA TODAY Sports)
This success inaugurated the Patriots dynasty, always under the command of coach Bill Belichick, his great mentor, in which Brady was reaching astonishing marks in the most popular sport in the United States.
His personal figures exceed those of practically the 32 franchises in the NFL since only one of them, the Patriots, have more Super Bowl appearances (11) than the quarterback and only this team and the Pittsburgh Steelers match him for now. in titles.
In the individual awards section, it has three MVPs (Most Valuable Player) from the NFL season (2007, 2010 and 2017) and another five from the Super Bowl game (2001, 2003, 2014 and 2016 and 2021 campaigns). ).
To get around coronavirus training restrictions, Brady He did not hesitate to summon his teammates to practices outside the Bucs facilities. COVID-19 also gave him distressing moments. His father and mother suffered from the disease and his father even had to go through a hospital stay that lasted 18 days.
Nothing stopped Brady, married to Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen, with whom he has two children. And he made history again. And to feed his already millionaire bank account. Got half a million dollars for winning the National Conference Championship. According ESPN, el quarterback he will receive another $ 500,000 for winning Super Bowl LV. He had already received $ 1.25 million in incentives during the postseason with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $ 500,000 for qualifying for the playoffs, $ 250,000 more for the Wildcard Round win in Washington, and another $ 500,000 for the Divisional Round win. against the New Orleans Saints. The numbers of his income also speak of what he represents in the world of sports: a legend.
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