FOREVER IMMORTALIZED: Patriots officially unveil 17-foot-tall bronze statue of Tom Brady

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots unveiled a monumental statue of Tom Brady at Gillette Stadium on Friday, honoring the greatest of all time.

Crafted by Buccacio Sculpture Services, the statue, which stands 17-feet-tall, signifying his 17 divisional titles, while weighing over six tons, reflecting his six Super Bowl titles with the team, was revealed before the Patriots’ 2025 preseason opener against the Commanders.

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“Tom Brady’s journey proves that it’s not where you start, but where you finish that counts,” said Patriots owner Robert Kraft during the unveiling ceremony. “His NFL journey ascended from the 199th overall selection to the greatest of all time. He demanded excellence of himself and made everyone around him better.”

Fans eagerly watching the unveiling erupted in cheers as they got their first look at the sculpture.

“I’m not going to lie, tears came to my eyes,” said Herman Gill, who traveled from South Carolina for the event.  “[Brady] has brought a lot of joy to my life.”

Lindsey and Evan Beaulieu brought their two-year-old daughter Amelia to Gillette to share their memories of the legend with her.

“I still wish he was playing, so she could grow up watching him too,” Evan said of Brady. “But at least she can be here for the experience.”

“The day she was born, we were watching the Patriots game,” Lindsey added. “So, it’s pretty special to show the love of football that we have for this team to her and teach her all about it.”

Brady’s legacy amongst the annals of NFL history certainly isn’t unknown to New Englanders. In case you didn’t know, here are some of his accolades with the Pat’s:

• 20 years as a Patriot, including 18 seasons as a starter
• 17 division titles
• 13 AFC Championship appearances
• 9 Super Bowl appearances
• 6 Super Bowl wins
• All-time NFL leader in numerous passing records, playoff wins, and championships

The statue, located at the gateway to Gillette Stadium, adjacent to the Patriots Hall of Fame and ProShop, making it a year-round attraction for fans.

With his legacy forever imprinted on the NFL and in New England, this statue solidifies Tom Brady as a “Patriot for life.”

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