Tom Brady

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Secondary Education: Attended Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo, California (graduated 1995), starring in football, basketball, and baseball. Drafted as a catcher in the 18th round of the 1995 MLB Draft by the Montreal Expos, but chose collegiate football. University of Michigan (1995–1999): Played college football for the Michigan Wolverines under head coach Lloyd Carr. Began as the seventh-string quarterback, battling Drew Henson for playing time before starting every game in 1998 and 1999, winning the 1999 Orange Bowl against Alabama. Graduated in December 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies, maintaining an emphasis in organizational psychology and business. Draft Steal to Dynasty (2000–2019): Selected #199 overall in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. Replaced injured starter Drew Bledsoe in September 2001, leading the Patriots to an upset victory in Super Bowl XXXVI over the St. Louis Rams. Over 20 seasons in New England, won six Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII) and three NFL MVP awards (2007, 2010, 2017). Engineered the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history in Super Bowl LI (2017), overcoming a 28–3 third-quarter deficit against the Atlanta Falcons to win 34–28 in overtime. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Triumph (2020–2022): Left New England in March 2020, signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at age 43. Led Tampa Bay to victory in Super Bowl LV in February 2021 against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, winning his seventh Super Bowl title and fifth Super Bowl MVP. Retired permanently from the NFL on 1 February 2023.

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