Patriots unveil 12-foot Tom Brady statue at Gillette

FOXBOROUGH, M.A. — The New England Patriots unveiled a towering 12-foot Tom Brady statue at Gillette, a tribute to the man who defined two decades of football dominance for the NFL franchise.

The massive bronze figure, set on a granite base quarried in Vermont, stands 17 feet in total height. Every detail carries meaning: 12 feet for his iconic jersey number, a six-sided base for his six Super Bowl championships with the Patriots, and 17 feet total for his 17 AFC East titles.

Brady, who led New England to six Lombardi Trophies, was on hand for the ceremony alongside owner Robert Kraft before the Patriots’ preseason opener against the Washington Commanders.

The statue was sulpted by Jeff Buccacio and his team and took over 20,000 hours to complete. The statue now stands as a permanent reminder of Brady’s legacy from sixth-round draft pick in 2000, to the most decorated quarterback in NFL history.

Drafted in the sixth round (199th overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft, Brady began his rookie year as a backup but stepped into the starting role in 2001 after Drew Bledsoe was injured. That season, he led the Patriots to their first Super Bowl title in franchise history, defeating the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI — a sign of the dynasty to come.

Over 20 seasons in New England (2000–2019), Brady became the face of the franchise and a symbol of sustained excellence. He led the Patriots to:

• 6 Super Bowl championships (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII)
• 9 Super Bowl appearances
• 17 AFC East titles
• 13 AFC Championship Game appearances

Brady was a three-time NFL MVP (2007, 2010, 2017), four-time Super Bowl MVP, and set multiple league records during his tenure, including most career wins by a quarterback and most postseason victories. His 2007 season remains legendary, as he threw a then-record 50 touchdown passes and led New England to a perfect 16-0 regular-season record.

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