Tom Brady Biography
Tom Brady, born August 3, 1977, in San Mateo, California, is a former American football quarterback who spent 23 seasons in the NFL ¹. He is widely regarded as the greatest quarterback in NFL history ². Brady played for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous NFL records ³.
Early Life and College
Brady grew up in a sports-loving family, idolizing Joe Montana ². He attended Junipero Serra High School, playing football, baseball, and basketball ². He was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 18th round of the 1995 MLB Draft but chose to play college football at the University of Michigan ². Brady was the backup quarterback for two years before becoming the starter, setting new Wolverine records for pass attempts and completions in a season ².
Career
The New England Patriots drafted Brady with the 199th pick in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft ². He became the starting quarterback in his second season, leading the Patriots to their first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXVI ¹. Brady spent 20 seasons with the Patriots, winning six Super Bowls and setting numerous NFL records ³. In 2020, he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning his seventh Super Bowl in his first season ³. Brady announced his retirement in February 2022 but returned to the field for the 2022 season ³. He officially retired in February 2023, holding multiple NFL quarterback records ³.
Net Worth
Tom Brady’s net worth is estimated to be around $300 million ². His NFL career earnings total around $473 million, with $230 million from salary and $150 million from endorsements ². Brady signed a 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox Sports to be their main NFL analyst starting in 2024 ³. He also owns parts of several sports teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders, Las Vegas Aces, and Birmingham City FC ³. Brady co-founded businesses like TB12, a sports nutrition and supplements brand, and Autograph, a fan engagement NFT company ³.
Personal Life
Brady dated actress Bridget Moynahan from 2004 to 2006, with whom he has a son ². He married supermodel Gisele Bündchen in 2009, with whom he has two children ². Brady and Bündchen divorced in October 2022 ². He follows a strict health regimen, including Transcendental Meditation, yoga, and a specific diet ².
Real Estate
Brady and his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen owned several properties, including a mansion in Brentwood, California, which they sold to Dr. Dre for $50 million ². They also owned properties in Massachusetts, New York City, Florida, and Montana ². After his retirement, Brady listed his Tampa home for rent at $60,000 per month ².
