Statue of Tom Brady

Statue of Tom Brady
LocationOutside Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
Coordinates42°5′32.62″N 71°15′53.92″W / 42.0923944°N 71.2649778°W / 42.0923944; -71.2649778
DesignerJeff Buccacio
TypeStatue
MaterialBronze (statue)
Granite (base)
Height
  • 12 feet (3.7 m) (statue)[a]
  • 17 feet (5.2 m) (overall)[b]
Weight
  •  1,800 lb (820 kg) (statue)
  • 10,500 lb (4,800 kg) (base)
  • 12,300 lb (5,600 kg) (total)
Dedicated dateAugust 8, 2025 (2025-08-08)
Dedicated toTom Brady

The statue of Tom Brady is located in front of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States. Inclusive of its granite base, the bronze statue of former National Football League (NFL) quarterback Tom Brady weighs 12,300 pounds (5,600 kg) and stands 17 feet (5.2 m) tall. Plans for the statue were announced on June 12, 2024, by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, during Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame ceremony, and it was unveiled to the public on August 8, 2025.[1][2]

Background

On June 12, 2024, the New England Patriots celebrated Tom Brady's 20-year career with the franchise[c] in a dedicated three-hour event at Gillette Stadium, culminating with his induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame. During the event, team owner Robert Kraft also announced that Brady's number would be retired, and that a statue was commissioned as well. The statue was initially intended to be unveiled during an NFL on Fox game, for which Brady serves as lead color commentator, during the 2024 Patriots season. However, due to the Patriots poor record that season, Brady's NFL on Fox crew was not selected to broadcast any Patriots games. The unveiling of the statue was delayed until the preseason of the 2025 Patriots season, to ensure Brady's availability.[2]

Design

The sculpture depicts Brady raising his right arm in the air with a closed fist, and his left arm holding his Riddell VSR4 helmet, which he wore throughout the majority of his career. Measured head-to-toe, the figure of Brady stands 12 feet (3.7 m) tall[3]—12 having been chosen to represent his uniform number with the team. The statue's overall height, including its base and the raised arm,[d] is 17 feet (5.2 m)[3]—17 having been chosen to represent the number of his AFC East title wins. Kraft stated his intention was to have it "be larger than life, just like Tommy is." The hexagon-shaped base represents both the six New England states and the six Super Bowl titles that Brady won with the Patriots.[4] Etched in the base is a list of those six Super Bowl victories.[e]

Lead sculptor Jeff Buccacio,[f] a native of Natick, Massachusetts, and a lifelong Patriots fan, spent 20,000 hours with his team throughout the process of finalizing the statue.[5][6] The status is considered fairly accurate to Brady's looks.[7]

Unveiling

The 30-minute unveiling ceremony occurred on August 8, 2025, prior to the Patriots preseason opener against the Washington Commanders, with a large crowd in attendance surrounding the plaza along with fans spectating in the stadium. Kraft and Brady both spoke at the event, which included Brady throwing a playful jab at his long-time AFC East foe, the New York Jets, stating: "This statue isn't just for Pats fans. It will also give Jets fans something to throw their beers at as they leave the stadium every year. Probably in the second quarter. Maybe in the third." A number of Brady's former teammates, family members, and friends were in attendance.[2][5][8]

Notes

  1. ^ As measured head-to-toe.
  2. ^ Inclusive of the base and raised arm.
  3. ^ Brady also spent three seasons, at the end of his playing career, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  4. ^ The sculptor states the statue is 14.5 feet (4.4 m) tall including the raised fist, and the base is 2.5 feet (0.76 m) tall.[3]
  5. ^ Super Bowl XXXVI (February 2002, Rams), Super Bowl XXXVIII (February 2004, Panthers), Super Bowl XXXIX (February 2005, Eagles), Super Bowl XLIX (February 2015, Seahawks), Super Bowl LI (February 2017, Falcons), Super Bowl LIII (February 2019, Rams)
  6. ^ Buccacio's prior work includes a statue of Ernest W. Prussman, a Medal of Honor recipient, located in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston.

References

  1. ^ Reiss, Mike (June 12, 2024). "Tom Brady inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame, with No. 12 retired". ESPN. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Reiss, Mike (August 8, 2025). "Pats unveil Tom Brady statue in ceremony outside Gillette Stadium". ESPN. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Tom Brady Sculpture". buccaciosculptureservices.com. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
  4. ^ Wasserman, Matty (August 8, 2025). "Patriots unveil 17-foot bronze statue of Tom Brady before preseason opener". The Boston Globe. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Thompson, Khari (August 8, 2025). "Here are the key facts, figures, and details of the 12-foot, six-ton Tom Brady statue at Gillette Stadium". Boston.com. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  6. ^ Dussault, Mike (August 8, 2025). "Tom Brady Statue by the Numbers". Patriots.com. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  7. ^ Leahy, Sean. "Tom Brady avoids joining list of sports history's infamous statues". Yahoo!. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
  8. ^ Camenker, Jacob (August 8, 2025). "Tom Brady statue: QB cracks jokes about Jets fans at unveiling ceremony". USA Today. Retrieved August 9, 2025.

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