Tom Brady Immortalized with Bronze Statue at Gillette Stadium

A larger-than-life bronze statue of legendary quarterback Tom Brady has been unveiled at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA, where Brady led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl titles and 17 division championships in his 20 years here.  

Brady attended the unveiling ceremony with his parents, Tom Brady, Sr. and Galynn, sisters and three children, and they were joined by team owner Robert K. Kraft, former teammates, and thousands of enthusiastic fans who came out to honor their football hero.

The Brady statue is being added to the Irish Heritage Trail, a collection of public landmarks that celebrate the contributions of Irish and Irish-Americans in New England.

Sculptor Jeff Buccacio and his team of artisans and technicians spent more than 20,000 hours on the Tom Brady project as they sought to create “a timeless and iconic representation of a legendary player.” 

Buccacio said the Patriots provided him with “a selection of photographs to use as design inspiration. One image in particular stood out. It was a powerful shot of Tom Brady raising his right fist in a stoic, victorious, and visibly exhausted posture. That moment became the foundation for the sculpture’s design.”

The 12 foot Brady statue is located in the plaza outside the Patriots Hall of Fame at Gillette Stadium. 

The idea to immortalize Brady in bronze was first announced in June, 2024, when Brady was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame.  

According to patriots.com, “Brady’s career with the Patriots was nothing short of legendary. Drafted 199th overall in 2000, he rose from sixth-round obscurity to become the face of an NFL dynasty, leading the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles and 17 division championships in 18 seasons as a starter. 

“Renowned for his clutch performances, relentless drive, and exceptional leadership, Brady transformed the Patriots into perennial contenders. His tenure in Foxborough remains one of the most dominant and decorated runs in NFL history. The statue preserves his placement as a “Patriot for life” and enshrines his legacy as the greatest of all time.”

The ceremony was broadcast on the video boards inside Gillette Stadium, and fans around the world were able to see it streaming on Patriots.com, Patriots YouTube and broadcast locally on WBZ-TV.

Tom Brady’s time as a New England Patriot began in 2000, but his connections to Boston actually go back to the 19th century, when his ancestors Tom and Bridget Barry arrived in Boston during the Irish Famine of the 1840s. They stayed here for a few years before moving out west to California, where the Brady family settled. Read about Tom Brady’s Irish roots.