The New England Patriots inducted Tom Brady into the franchise’s Hall of Fame on Wednesday evening at Gillette Stadium, but what came next from crew operator Robert Kraft was unexpected—at minimum it was on Wednesday night time.
The franchise declared its conclusion to retire Brady’s legendary No. 12 effective straight away, as nicely as erect a 12-foot bronze statue of Brady that will stand outdoors of the stadium.
“You can find only 1 iconic amount that will constantly characterize Tom Brady, and tonight, I promise that it will by no means be worn yet again,” Kraft introduced. “The number 12 is now officially retired.”
Brady was teary-eyed as the stadium erupted in cheers.
Robert Kraft announces the retirement of @TomBrady‘s quantity 12. pic.twitter.com/9T66HB0kTc
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 13, 2024
Brady won seven Super Bowl titles, 6 of which arrived in his two a long time with the Patriots, as he set alongside one another a vocation that has created him widely regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time.
Although Brady spent the final 3 seasons of his vocation with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he gained a Tremendous Bowl less than mentor Bruce Arians, he will often be tied to the Patriots franchise for all that he accomplished in New England for a the greater part of his occupation.
