Tom Brady's incredible tribute to Bill Belichick highlights top moments from his Patriots Hall of Fame ceremony
On Wednesday night, Tom Brady was officially inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame in a ceremony to remember. His former teammates, coaches, and family members who spoke about the quarterback, and told stories that proved he truly is the greatest of all time. While there were so many incredible moments, here are […]
On Wednesday night, Tom Brady was officially inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame in a ceremony to remember.
His former teammates, coaches, and family members who spoke about the quarterback, and told stories that proved he truly is the greatest of all time.
While there were so many incredible moments, here are the top ones throughout the night.
1. Jay-Z performs "Public Service Announcement" as Tom Brady enters the stadium
Enough said.
2. Tom Brady gets emotional watching a video message from his family at the beginning of the ceremony
Prior to taking the stage, a video message from Brady's family played. And his parents and siblings just expressed how incredible the quarterback is and celebrated all he was able to accomplish. While watching, Brady got very emotional, with tears in his eyes.
3. Drew Bledsoe continues to roast Tom Brady
Bledsoe absolutely crushed it at the Tom Brady roast on Netflix recently, so when he came to Gillette Stadium for the quarterback's Hall of Fame induction, he had a few more jokes he had to get out.
"When you talk about his toughness in games, that's another thing he learned from me," Bledsoe said.
But his best line of the night came a few moments later.
"You were the worst backup quarterback in the history of the NFL," he continued. "You never learned that when I got healthy, that you were supposed to go sit back down."
4. Randy Moss gets emotional after warm reception from Patriots fans
If this moment didn't make you cry, I don't know what will.
Randy Moss took the stage alongside some of Brady's other favorite receivers, but the reception he got from the crowd is one to remember.
Before he could even begin speaking, the crowd got on their feet and cheered as loud as possible. Moss couldn't believe it, and teared up hearing how beloved he is in New England.
“I apologize because this is really not my night, it’s 12′s night, but I thank you,” Moss said to the crowd.
5. Bill Belichick takes the stage
Patriots fans went absolutely wild the minute former head coach Bill Belichick walked out. I mean, he couldn't even speak for a few minutes because the crowd was just to loud.
Brady and Belichick butt heads later in the quarterback's career, but there is so much love between the two of them. And that was so evident on Wednesday night.
6. Robert Kraft retires the No. 12 and announces a statue of Tom Brady
The Patriots owner determined that simply inducting the quarterback into the Hall of Fame wasn't enough. He announced that Brady's number would be retired, and No. 12 will have a 12 foot statue that will sit in the plaza outside the Hall of Fame. It is the first statue every commissioned by the franchise.
7. Tom Brady receives his red Hall of Fame jacket
There is no better moment
"Patriot nation, it feels good to be home," Brady said to start his speech.
8. Tom Brady pays tribute to Bill Belichick in the best way
"Thank you for your tireless commitment pushing me to be my very best. It wasn't me, it wasn't you," Brady said. "It was us…let me make this crystal clear, there is no coach in the world I would rather play for."
9. Tom Brady couldn't let the night end without roasting Julian Edelman
In his final speech after accepting his jacket, Brady took a moment to thank each and every person who was so pivotal in his career. And after going through everyone, Edelman also got a special shoutout. But probably not in the way he was expecting.
"Also Julian paid me $10,000 to mention him by name, so here you go Jules," Brady said.
But Edelman's comeback was pretty solid
