Tom Brady received one of the greatest honors possible for any player in NFL history. Robert Kraft and the New England Patriots unveiled an impressive statue of the quarterback outside Gillette Stadium in recognition of the legend who won the Super Bowl six times with the team.
“This is quite overwhelming obviously. I feel extremely honored, deeply grateful, and if I’m being honest, kind of old. I’m also a little surprised because usually they don’t build statues until you’re really old. Like Vrabel and Bruschi. Seeing myself as a statue isn’t something I could have imagined growing up. When I was drafted, I just hoped to make the team. I never dreamed I’d be standing here two and a half decades later, made of bronze and frozen in time.”
Brady became a social media trend for his multiple jokes during the speech about the Jets, Bill Belichick, and some of his teammates like Mike Vrabel and Tedy Bruschi. However, the essence of the message was one of gratitude toward the Patriots.
Where is the Tom Brady statue?
The Tom Brady statue is located outside Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Its exact location is Patriot Place Plaza. In his message, the former quarterback said that nothing would have been possible without Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick, and all his teammates.
“To my coaches, thank you for pushing me every single day by always demanding the best. You helped me become the person and player that I am today. I know what this statue represents. It’s not about one guy. It never is. It never has been and, in football, it will never be. It’s about a team and a commitment to being great together. I’m humbled and honored to have been part of this organization for 20 incredible years. I hope I’ve given to you as much as you have given to me.”
Who made the statue of Tom Brady?
The Tom Brady statue was made by sculptor Jeff Buccacio. The work of art is an impressive tribute standing a total of 17 feet tall. The figure itself measures 12 feet from foot to head and reaches 14.5 feet to the top of the fist.
It rests on a solid granite base that is 2.5 feet high. Weighing in at 1,800 pounds, the statue’s figure is supported by the massive granite base, which weighs 10,500 pounds. Together, the statue and its base have a combined weight of 12,300 pounds, making it a monumental and striking landmark outside Gillette Stadium.