For 20 years Tom Brady suited up as the New England Patriots’ quarterback, helping lead the once lowly franchise to unprecedented NFL success.
Now, following his second retirement, the seven-time Super Bowl champ is set to return to Foxborough, Massachusetts to be honored ahead of the Pats’ home opener against the NFC Champion Eagles.
In a recent interview with ESPN, Brady responded to the upcoming ceremony in his usual grateful, humble tone. Saying he’s very much looking forward to seeing everyone at Gillette Stadium.
It was such a kind gesture by [Robert Kraft], who I’ve been in touch with since the season ended. We’ve always had a great relationship. From the moment that I stepped foot in Foxborough, I’ve cherished that opportunity, and I’ve always felt like I’ve been a member of that organization. I know my football journey took me to Tampa for three years, which I absolutely loved. And when that ended I had an opportunity to really reconnect with [Mr. Kraft] on a personal level.
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He thought this was something that the fans would really enjoy. Obviously, I want to go back there and see the fans. See my teammates. I went back there one time, it was in an opposing uniform, which was a different type of welcoming. Although people were very polite, and I had a great experience. To be able to go back there in a different frame of mind, a less competitive frame of mind, and I’m always pulling for the Patriots. It’s been a great organization. I’ve got so many friends there still. My kids were born in Boston. I have so many incredible memories of my time there, and it’s a great gesture by the organization.
In his two decades in New England, Tom Brady quarterbacked the team to six Super Bowl wins and 17 division titles.
He’ll be welcomed back on Sept. 10 to incredible fanfare.