Statue honoring Tom Brady set to be unveiled in August, Patriots say

Tom Brady is by far the most accomplished player to have worn a New England Patriots uniform. The former NFL quarterback won six of his seven Super Bowl titles during his two-decade run in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Brady spent the final three seasons of his storied career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning one more championship with the team. He returned to New England last June for his Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony. 

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Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady waves to the crowd at the conclusion of the Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremonies for Brady at Gillette Stadium, Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

On Thursday, the team announced plans to continue honoring the legendary quarterback. A statue made in Brady's likeness is scheduled to be unveiled on Aug. 8 during the Patriots' preseason game against the Washington Commanders. 

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"A legacy etched in bronze forever. @TomBrady’s statue will be unveiled on 8/8 prior to Patriots vs. Commanders," the Patriots wrote on X.
 

While Brady has hoisted the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy seven times, he also holds several other NFL records. He started 333 games during his career, leading his teams to 46 fourth-quarter comebacks during that span. 

The Patriots released audio of Tom Brady's first-ever conference call with the media. (Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Brady's road to success was paved with uncertainty. He fell to the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.

When then-franchise quarterback Drew Bledsoe suffered an injury in 2001, Brady was thrust into action. He played so well that he never relinquished the starting quarterback job.

Tom Brady with the New England Patriots. ( Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Before making it to the professional football ranks, Brady had an uphill battle as he worked to land playing time at Michigan. 

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The Patriots previously retired Brady's No. 12 jersey. The statue will rise to 12 ft. in height and will be placed in front of the Patriots Hall of Fame, longtime team owner Robert Kraft said.

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