tom brady Wednesday appeared to sum up his illustrious NFL career when he announced in a video that he was “retiring for good.”
Brady spent the last three seasons of his career tampa bay buccaneers, Winning a Super Bowl, a Super Bowl MVP and two division titles. He finished 2022 with a losing record for the first time in his career as a starter, but still managed to lead the Buccaneers to the postseason.
They lost to the Dallas Cowboys in the wild-card round of the playoffs.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs February 7, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay won 31–9.
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nfl legend The voice crackled as he sat on the beach talking into his phone and addressing the hundreds of millions of people who watch him on game day — whether it’s for the Michigan Wolverines, the New England Patriots or the Buccaneers.
In the video, he said, “Good morning friends. I will come straight to the point.” “I’m retiring for good. I know the process was a big deal last time. So, when I woke up this morning, I thought I’d just hit record and let you guys know first. So.. I will not you only get an overly emotional retirement essay and I used mine last year.
“I really thank each and every one of you guys so much for supporting me. My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors… I could go on forever. There are so many. I Thank you guys for allowing me to live my life to the fullest.
“I wouldn’t change a thing.”
Brady posted many pictures About his family, friends, teammates and coaches on his Instagram Story.
The 45-year-old set several records in his NFL career, some of which may never be broken. Brady’s all-around numbers are remarkable for anyone who has watched him play the game.
Some numbers that stand out:
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1
Tom Brady of the Patriots getting some pregame advice from Drew Bledsoe at the RCA Dome.
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The number of times Brady started a season with a losing record. This came in the final season of his career with the Buccaneers. This is also the number of games played during his rookie season in 2000 as a backup to Drew Bledsoe.
2
The number of times he decided to walk away from football
3
In this February 3, 2008, file photo, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, left, and his coach Tom Coughlin look at the Vince Lombardi Trophy as they watch the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII in Glendale. Celebrating after. , Ariz.
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The number of MVPs he won during his NFL career and the number of first-team All-Pro selections he had. It’s also the number of Super Bowls he’s lost – twice that of Eli Manning. new york giants and once for Nick Foles’s Philadelphia Eagles.
4
numbers to lead the league in passing yards, including the 2021 season, when he posted a career-high 5,316 yards. This was also the number of games he sat for his “Deflategate” suspension.
5
Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady of the Buccaneers accepts the Lombardi Trophy from General Manager Jason Licht after Super Bowl LV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. February 7, 2021 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
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number of super bowl He won the MVP and led the league in passing touchdowns.
7
Brady won the most Super Bowl titles during his career.
11
Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski played 11 seasons together after Gronk was drafted to the New England Patriots in 2010.
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Brady and the number of years Rob Gronkowski Simultaneous games were played between the Patriots and the Buccaneers.
12
Rob Gronkowski (87) of the New England Patriots reacts with Tom Brady (12) after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Foxboro, Mass.
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the number that brady wore with Patriot and the Buccaneers.
15
Number of Pro Bowls for which he was selected.
19
He has the number of division titles as the starting quarterback.
23
The number of seasons he played in the NFL and the age when he began his NFL career.
25
Tom Brady of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in the Super Bowl at NRG Stadium February 5, 2017 in Houston.
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Brady and the Patriots suffered a loss in Super Bowl LI in 2017 when the team staged a dramatic comeback to defeat the team. atlanta falcons,
35
His number of wins in playoff games.
40
Age at which he became the oldest player to win NFL MVP
45
Brady ages during his retirement announcement this week.
99
Number of different receivers he threw touchdowns to.
1997
Tom Brady played for the Michigan Wolverines for four seasons. During his tenure, Brady had a 20–5 record as a starter at Michigan, and won a national championship in 1997. Brady was drafted 199th overall by the New England Patriots.
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The year Michigan won the national championship, Brady was the backup to Brian Gries at the time.
199
pick in the NFL Draft where the Patriots selected him out of Michigan.
251
His number of wins as the starting quarterback.
505
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter of Super Bowl LII at US Bank Stadium February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis.
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Brady passed for 505 yards in the Super Bowl. philadelphia eagles In 2018, a Super Bowl record.
507
where Brady was selected by the Montreal Expos in the 1995 MLB Draft. Brady was a solid catcher in high school but decided to pursue football instead
649
The number of touchdown passes he threw during the regular season during his career is an all-time record.
2000
The year he was drafted,
2001
Drew Bledsoe at a news conference on January 31, 2001.
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The year he replaced Drew Bledsoe as the Patriots’ starting quarterback changed the course of history.
2028
That year is eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
89,214
The number of passing yards he recorded during his career in the regular season is an all-time record.
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$332.9 million
Tom Brady attends the Los Angeles premiere screening of Paramount Pictures’ “80 for Brady” at Regency Village Theater on January 31, 2023 in Los Angeles.
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Brady’s career earnings from his playing career undercover,