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In the 20 years of his career, the former MLB shortstop Derek Jeter had gotten himself compared to many legends in the sporting world. And one of them is none other than the NFL star quarterback, Tom Brady. Both athletes have previously talked about them being a fan of each other. They’ve also praised each other for achieving everything they did and have been in awe of their drive and desire to win. Therefore, it was quite common at the time for people to compare them overall as a human or an athlete. They wanted to know who was the better athlete and who had achieved more. American sports fans have always wanted to know who has been the best between Jeter and Brady. But when Jeter talked about it, he swiftly shunned all the comparisons that were brewing between him and Brady. WHAT DID DEREK JETER SAY ABOUT HIM GETTING COMPARED TO TOM BRADY? MLB fans were left awestruck when the NFL star Tom Brady [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tom-brady/] confessed about being a fan of the former shortstop Derek Jeter [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/derek-jeter/] in an interview in 2012. It was the same for NFL fans when Jeter said the same for Brady. Naturally, comparisons between the two of them had started brewing as soon as the two praised each other. “Just let him be him,” Jeter said [https://www.bostonherald.com/2012/09/14/derek-jeter-a-big-fan-of-pats-tom-brady/], on his comparisons with the NFL star. “He’s doing a great job of being Tom Brady.” Massive Derek Jeter Choice [https://www.essentiallysports.com/mlb-baseball-news-nfl-news-nfl-legend-tom-brady-once-risked-the-love-of-boston-fans-with-a-massive-derek-jeter-choice/] The former Yankees’ shortstop has never been the one who divulged himself into any kind of controversy. And for him, it was the same with comparisons with his fellow athletes. JETER AND BRADY: A LONG-STANDING RELATIONSHIP Since both of them are two of the biggest sports personalities in the world, they got offered to endorse many products. Once, in 2006, both Brady and Jeter were in contract with Movado to promote the company’s high-end sports watches. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/tom-brady-nfl-news-invokes-the-gladiator-after-gigantic-win-in-germany/] However, Brady had signed the contract long before Jeter did. And over a decade later, in 2020, when Brady was getting ready for his first season with the Buccaneers, he had rented out Jeter’s Tampa mansion for almost a year. Though he left the mansion because of a lack of privacy. Although they played different sports, who is your favorite between Jeter and Brady? Leave your comments below. 

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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>Derek Jeter Net Worth 2024, Earnings, Career and MoreÂ </b></h1>
Derek Jeter, AKA The Captain, is one of the greatest ever to play the game of baseball. Born on June 26, 1974, in New Jersey, Jeter became a legend in the game. He is one of the very few athletes who not only played but achieved immense success for a single franchise throughout his sporting career.

[caption id="attachment_1466122" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1466122 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-492345363.jpg" alt="Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NY - MAY 15: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout prior to the game against the New York Mets on May 15, 2014 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Yankees defeated the Mets 1-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)[/caption]

A leader in the clubhouse and a clutch player in the ballparks, Derek Jeter's name became the synonym of the term 'captain;' probably the only athlete to have such an honor. Having played for over two decades for the most successful MLB franchise, the New York Yankees, Jeter was a true gentleman of the game.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Derek Jeter's net worth 2024</b></h2>
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jeter's annual income is estimated at around $30 million with a net worth of $200 million in the year 2024. It includes the earnings from his baseball career, several endorsements, business ventures, and more. His collaboration with Fox Sports as an MLB commentator is poised to contribute to a probable increase in his earnings.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Where Derek Jeter hails from? Know more about his ethnicity and family</b><b>
</b></h2>
Derek Jeter was born in Pequannock Township, New JerseyÂ to substance abuse counselor Sanderson Charles Jeter and accountant Dorothy Jeter. His father, Charles Jeter, is African-American, while his mother Dorothy holds Irish, German, and English ancestry. Dorothy and Charles met while serving in the United States Army in Germany.

When young Derek was four years old, his family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan, where Jeter eventually started playing in little league baseball. In Kalamazoo, Jeter attended Kalamazoo Central High School before earning a scholarship to attend the University of Michigan and start for the Michigan Wolverines.

Derek Jeter also has a younger sister, Sharlee Jeter. Born on November 20, 1979, today, Sharlee is the president of Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation. Notably, Sharlee Jeter is a cancer fighter and survivor.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1567452 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-01-at-3.02.28-PM.jpeg" alt="" width="1600" height="1159" />

Eventually Captain Clutch or Mr. November wasn't the first Jeter to enter baseball. Way before Derek became an iconic shortstop, his father, Charles Jeter, played at shortstop at Fisk University in Tennessee. Even Derek's sister, Sharlee, was a softball star in high school.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>A legend of the game: An overview of Derek Jeterâ€™s professional career</b></h2>
Although it was the Houston Astros who went first in the 1992 MLB Draft, the Astros picked Phil Nevin instead of the young Derek Jeter. It was the Yankees who picked him as their 6th draft and landed for just $800,000. Yankees scout Dirk Groch, who discovered Jeter's talent from his high school in Michigan had described him as a 'five-tool player' in his scout report.

Before Jeter made his MLB debut in 1995, he was highly touted as a top prospect. Baseball America even ranked him as the fourth-best prospect in the league heading into the 1995 season. Despite this, Jeter had a minor setback when he suffered inflammation in his right shoulder while playing in the Arizona Fall League after the conclusion of the 1994 regular season.

[caption id="attachment_1466101" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1466101 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-77232156.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees fields a grounder hit by Travis Hafner #48 of the Cleveland Indians in the eighth inning of Game Four of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 8, 2007 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)[/caption]

The New York Yankees had been trophyless for 15 years when Jeter arrived in the Bronx. But little did any baseball fan know that a New Jersey boy was going to change the course of the Yankees' history in the next 15 years.

Debuting in the 1995 season, Jeter became a symbolic figure for the Pinstripes. Unlike every other baseball player, Jeter was more of a leader who always prioritized the team ahead of personal glory.

Whenever needed, he also won several games for the Yankees in crunch situations. With 260 home runs from the plate, Jeter also has 1,311 RBIs with a remarkable batting average of .310 to his name.

[caption id="attachment_1168727" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1168727 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-92777111.jpg" alt="Derek Jeter and the Core Four" width="1920" height="1361" /> NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04: (L-R) Andy Pettitte #46, Jorge Posada #20, Derek Jeter #2 and Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees celebrate with the trophy after their 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)[/caption]

Considering his dedication and loyalty to the team, the then Yankees owner George Steinbrenner named Derek Jeter as the official captain in 2003. The legendary Yankees shortstop retired as the captain of the team by the end of the 2014 season. Later, in 2016, the Yankees honored Jeter by retiring his jersey number #2.

Derek Jeter, a long-time player for the Yankees, signed a one-year contract worth $12 million for the 2014 season, which was to be his final MLB season. Throughout his farewell tour, Jeter was honored by several other teams with gifts and donations to his Turn 2 Foundation charity. The final home game of Jeter's career was played on September 25 and was highly anticipated, with ticket prices reaching an average of $830 on the secondary market. In a fitting finale, Jeter hit a game-winning single against the Baltimore Orioles, bringing the game to a close with a 6-5 victory for the Yankees.

Jeter participated in two World Baseball Classic events, representing the United States national baseball team. In 2006, Jeter played shortstop and had a batting average of .450, earning him a place on the All-Tournament Team. He was also named captain of the US team in the 2009 WBC, where he batted .276 in eight games. In a rare instance, he even faced his own team, the Yankees, in an exhibition game during the tournament.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>A HOF:Â  Awards and honors that add toÂ  Derek Jeterâ€™s illustrious career</b><b></b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">New York Yankees No. 2 retired (2017)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Monument Park honoree (2017)</li>
 	<li>Roberto Clemente Award (2009)</li>
 	<li>5x Silver Slugger Award (2006, 2009, 2012)</li>
 	<li>2x AL Hank Aaron Award (2006, 2009)</li>
 	<li>5x Gold Glove Award (2004, 2006, 2009, 2010)</li>
 	<li>World Series MVP (2000)</li>
 	<li>14x All-Star (1998, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2012, 2014)</li>
 	<li>5x World Series champion (1996, 1998, 2000, 2009)</li>
 	<li>AL Rookie of the Year (1996)</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Derek Jeter's endorsements and investmentsÂ </b><b>
</b></h2>
Derek Jeter was involved in several endorsement deals with brands such as Nike, Gatorade, Subway, Ford, Visa, Discover Card, Florsheim, Gillette, Skippy, XM Satellite Radio, and Avon. He even had his own cologne called Driven and a Jumpman shoe. In 2006, Jeter was the second-highest-earning baseball player from endorsements, behind Ichiro Suzuki.

He was also named the most marketable player in baseball by Sports Business Surveys in 2003, 2005, and 2010. To honor Jeter's retirement, Jordan Brand created a tribute commercial "#RE2PECT" with many baseball players, celebrities, and even rival fans tipping their caps.

Jeter has been involved in various business ventures both during and after his MLB career. In 2013, he formed a partnership with Simon &amp; Schuster to create Jeter Publishing, an imprint that would publish nonfiction books, children's picture books, elementary-grade fiction, and books for children learning to read. The partnership has the potential to expand into film and television productions.

[caption id="attachment_1168736" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1168736 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1327491536.jpg" alt="Derek Jeter" width="1920" height="1280" /> MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 06: CEO Derek Jeter of the Miami Marlins looks on during batting practice prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at loanDepot park on July 06, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)[/caption]

In 2014, the former Yankees captain launchedÂ <i>ThePlayersTribune.com</i>, a new media platform that gives professional athletes an unfiltered voice and brings fans closer to the games they love. He also has a partnership with Concessions Tampa to bid for a space within the Tampa International Airport and plans to open a restaurant named after his website. Jeter serves as a brand development officer for Luvo Inc. and has investment interests in the multi-channel video network company, Whistle Sports Network.

In 2021, Jeter joined the board of Rockefeller Capital Management and in July 2017, he was involved in the bidding for ownership of the Miami Marlins, which he eventually purchased with Bruce Sherman. In September 2022, Jeter announced the launch of Arena Club, a card grading, storage vault, and marketplace platform.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Another side of the game: Derek Jeter in Miami Marlins</b></h2>
<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b></b>Derek Jeter had always dreamed of owning a baseball team. In 2017, that dream came true after he got involved in the acquisition of the Miami Marlins in July 2017. Eventually, he finalized a deal with Bruce Sherman, the controlling owner of the team, to purchase the franchise from Jeffrey Loria for $1.2 billion. The sale was approved by all 29 other MLB team owners and was completed in September of that year.</p>
Despite only owning a 4% stake in the Marlins, Jeter was named CEO and was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the team, with Sherman serving as the controlling owner. However, Jeter's tenure as CEO was relatively short, as he announced on February 28, 2022, that he wasÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/mlb-news-derek-jeter-steps-down-as-ceo-of-miami-marlins--what-went-down-as-yankees-legend-walked/" target="_self" rel="noopener">stepping down from his role</a>Â and selling his 4% ownership in the team after over four years as the Marlins' CEO.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Did Derek Jeter date anyone: An insight into his dating history</b><b>
</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li>Hannah Jeter (2012-Present)</li>
 	<li>Minka Kelly (2008-11)</li>
 	<li>Jessica Biel (2006-2007)</li>
 	<li>Adriana Lima ( 2006)</li>
 	<li>Vida Guerra (2005-06)</li>
 	<li>Vanessa MinnilloÂ (2003- 2006)</li>
 	<li>Jordana Brewster ( 2002-03)</li>
 	<li>Lara Dutta (2000 -2001)</li>
 	<li>Tyra Banks (1997-2001)</li>
 	<li>Mariah Carey (1997 to 1998)</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Is he married: Know more about Derek Jeterâ€™s Wife, Hannah Jeter, and kids</b><b>
</b></h2>
Hannah Davis and Derek Jeter first met in 2012 through mutual friends. Before their meeting, Hannah, who grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands and later moved to New York City, was not familiar with Jeter. The couple started dating after Jeter ended his four-year relationship with Minka Kelly, and they were introduced to each other through a friend.

They kept their relationship low-key, appearing in public together infrequently and sharing glimpses of their lives through interviews. In November 2015, they confirmed their engagement, and in July 2016, they tied the knot.

[caption id="attachment_1168724" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1168724 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-683114084.jpg" alt="Derek Jeter with wife, Hannah Jeter" width="1920" height="1363" /> NEW YORK, NY - MAY 14: Hannah Jeter and Derek Jeter pose next to his number in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium during the retirement cerremony of Jeter's jersey #2 at Yankee Stadium on May 14, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)[/caption]

They have since welcomed three children, River, Story, and Bella. Despite being in the public eye, Jeter and Davis have kept much of their lives as a couple and family private.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Frenemies<b>Â Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez: A tale of Friendship turning sour</b><b>
</b></h2>
The first time Jeter metÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alex-rodriguez/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Alex Rodriguez</a>Â was in 1993 at a college baseball game between the University of Miami and the University of Michigan. Jeter made his MLB debut one year after A-Rod, in 1995. He and Rodriguez were known for their close friendship long before they became teammates in 2004. In fact, their bond was so strong that players from both the Yankees and Mariners often teased them about it.

[caption id="attachment_1168673" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1168673 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-53464874.jpg" alt="Derek Jeter with Alex Rodriguez" width="1920" height="1341" /> BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 28: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees talks with Derek Jeter #2 during the game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles on June 28, 2005 at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo By Jamie Squire/Getty Images)[/caption]

The beginning of the end of the friendship between Jeter and Rodriguez started to show in late 2000. Rodriguez signed a $252 million contract with the Texas Rangers, which was the largest in sports history at the time, while Jeter signed a $189 million deal to stay in the Bronx.

This should have been a happy occasion for both of them, but things took a U-turn for the worse when A-Rod treated a question about who could potentially break this contract with snide. In a 2000Â interview with ESPN radio, Alex said, <em>"Even a guy like Derek, it's going to be hard for him to break that because he just doesn't do the power numbers, and defensively he doesn't do all those things".</em>

In April 2001, Jeter reportedly had a relationship with Joy Enriquez, who was previously asked by A-Rod to accompany him to the All-Star Game. After Rodriguez introduced Enriquez to Jeter, the two began dating for a brief period.

In 2004, A-Rod made his way to New York to join the Yankees, becoming teammates with Jeter after a decade-long friendship and recently fostering a feud. The Yankees' General Manager, Brian Cashman, reported that Jeter was pleased with Rodriguez's decision to switch positions to third base, allowing Jeter to continue playing shortstop.

[caption id="attachment_1168660" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1168660 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-577995726.jpg" alt="Derek Jeter with Alex Rodriguez" width="1920" height="1358" /> 28 FEB 2011: Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez of the Yankees stand outside the dugout during the spring training game between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)[/caption]

When A-Rod's name came up in connection to the steroid scandal, Jeter offered a public show of support for his friend. The then-Yankees captain told reporters to give his teammate a chance to respond before passing judgment and expressed his frustration with the widespread belief that everyone in the league was using steroids, which he denied.

Despite their initial close relationship and all the twists and turns their friendship took, Jeter and Rodriguez are simply acquaintances today. Overall, the two baseball legends have put their past behind them and moved on, focusing on their post-baseball careers and personal lives.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>A bond for life: Derek Jeter and Michael Jordan's friendshipÂ </b><b>
</b></h2>
Derek Jeter and Michael Jordan, two legends of their respective sports, first met when MJ had made the impulsive decision to quit baseball and was then playing in the Arizona Fall League. He revealed that the relationship grew over time.

Jeter often spoke about how Jordan is like his older brother and still an inspiration to many people, not just for his achievements in the NBA, but also for his successful post-athletic career in building businesses.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1640355 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Derek-Jeter-and-Michael-Jordan.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="453" />

Jeter also elaborated on how Michael Jordan was always there for him and looked out for him, and that he learned a lot from him. Even today, Jeter considers 'MJ' one of his closest acquaintances, and he continues to learn from him.
<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>How to contact Derek Jeter? </b><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/derekjeter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/derekjeter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram,</a>Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/derekjeter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></p>

<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Full Name</b></td>
<td>Derek Sanderson Jeter</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Nickname</b></td>
<td>Captain Clutch or Mr. November</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Net Worth</b></td>
<td>$200 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Sources of Wealth</b></td>
<td>Investments, Endorsements, Sportscasting</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Birth Date</b></td>
<td>June 26, 1974</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Birth Place</b></td>
<td>Pequannock Township, New Jersey</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Age</b></td>
<td>49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Height</b></td>
<td>1.91 m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Weight</b></td>
<td>194 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Parents</b></td>
<td>Sanderson Charles Jeter and Dorothy Jeter</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Marital Status</b></td>
<td>Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Wife</b></td>
<td>Hannah Jeter</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Children</b></td>
<td>Four</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Nationality</b></td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Ethnicity</b></td>
<td>Bi-racial</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter Net Worth 2024, Earnings, Career and MoreÂ  Derek Jeter, AKA The Captain, is one of the greatest ever to play the game of baseball. Born on June 26, 1974, in New Jersey, Jeter became a legend in the game. He is one of the very few athletes who not only played but achieved immense success for a single franchise throughout his sporting career. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; MAY 15: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout prior to the game against the New York Mets on May 15, 2014 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Yankees defeated the Mets 1-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) A leader in the clubhouse and a clutch player in the ballparks, Derek Jeter&#8217;s name became the synonym of the term &#8216;captain;&#8217; probably the only athlete to have such an honor. Having played for over two decades for the most successful MLB franchise, the New York Yankees, Jeter was a true gentleman of the game. Derek Jeter&#8217;s net worth 2024 According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jeter&#8217;s annual income is estimated at around $30 million with a net worth of $200 million in the year 2024. It includes the earnings from his baseball career, several endorsements, business ventures, and more. His collaboration with Fox Sports as an MLB commentator is poised to contribute to a probable increase in his earnings. Where Derek Jeter hails from? Know more about his ethnicity and family Derek Jeter was born in Pequannock Township, New JerseyÂ to substance abuse counselor Sanderson Charles Jeter and accountant Dorothy Jeter. His father, Charles Jeter, is African-American, while his mother Dorothy holds Irish, German, and English ancestry. Dorothy and Charles met while serving in the United States Army in Germany. When young Derek was four years old, his family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan, where Jeter eventually started playing in little league baseball. In Kalamazoo, Jeter attended Kalamazoo Central High School before earning a scholarship to attend the University of Michigan and start for the Michigan Wolverines. Derek Jeter also has a younger sister, Sharlee Jeter. Born on November 20, 1979, today, Sharlee is the president of Jeter&#8217;s Turn 2 Foundation. Notably, Sharlee Jeter is a cancer fighter and survivor. Eventually Captain Clutch or Mr. November wasn&#8217;t the first Jeter to enter baseball. Way before Derek became an iconic shortstop, his father, Charles Jeter, played at shortstop at Fisk University in Tennessee. Even Derek&#8217;s sister, Sharlee, was a softball star in high school. A legend of the game: An overview of Derek Jeterâ€™s professional career Although it was the Houston Astros who went first in the 1992 MLB Draft, the Astros picked Phil Nevin instead of the young Derek Jeter. It was the Yankees who picked him as their 6th draft and landed for just $800,000. Yankees scout Dirk Groch, who discovered Jeter&#8217;s talent from his high school in Michigan had described him as a &#8216;five-tool player&#8217; in his scout report. Before Jeter made his MLB debut in 1995, he was highly touted as a top prospect. Baseball America even ranked him as the fourth-best prospect in the league heading into the 1995 season. Despite this, Jeter had a minor setback when he suffered inflammation in his right shoulder while playing in the Arizona Fall League after the conclusion of the 1994 regular season. NEW YORK &#8211; OCTOBER 08: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees fields a grounder hit by Travis Hafner #48 of the Cleveland Indians in the eighth inning of Game Four of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 8, 2007 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) The New York Yankees had been trophyless for 15 years when Jeter arrived in the Bronx. But little did any baseball fan know that a New Jersey boy was going to change the course of the Yankees&#8217; history in the next 15 years. Debuting in the 1995 season, Jeter became a symbolic figure for the Pinstripes. Unlike every other baseball player, Jeter was more of a leader who always prioritized the team ahead of personal glory. Whenever needed, he also won several games for the Yankees in crunch situations. With 260 home runs from the plate, Jeter also has 1,311 RBIs with a remarkable batting average of .310 to his name. NEW YORK &#8211; NOVEMBER 04: (L-R) Andy Pettitte #46, Jorge Posada #20, Derek Jeter #2 and Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees celebrate with the trophy after their 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images) Considering his dedication and loyalty to the team, the then Yankees owner George Steinbrenner named Derek Jeter as the official captain in 2003. The legendary Yankees shortstop retired as the captain of the team by the end of the 2014 season. Later, in 2016, the Yankees honored Jeter by retiring his jersey number #2. Derek Jeter, a long-time player for the Yankees, signed a one-year contract worth $12 million for the 2014 season, which was to be his final MLB season. Throughout his farewell tour, Jeter was honored by several other teams with gifts and donations to his Turn 2 Foundation charity. The final home game of Jeter&#8217;s career was played on September 25 and was highly anticipated, with ticket prices reaching an average of $830 on the secondary market. In a fitting finale, Jeter hit a game-winning single against the Baltimore Orioles, bringing the game to a close with a 6-5 victory for the Yankees. Jeter participated in two World Baseball Classic events, representing the United States national baseball team. In 2006, Jeter played shortstop and had a batting average of .450, earning him a place on the All-Tournament Team. He was also named captain of the US team in the 2009 WBC, where he batted .276 in eight games. In a rare instance, he even faced his own team, the Yankees, in an exhibition game during the tournament. A HOF:Â  Awards and honors that add toÂ  Derek Jeterâ€™s illustrious career New York Yankees No. 2 retired (2017) Monument Park honoree (2017) Roberto Clemente Award (2009) 5x Silver Slugger Award (2006, 2009, 2012) 2x AL Hank Aaron Award (2006, 2009) 5x Gold Glove Award (2004, 2006, 2009, 2010) World Series MVP (2000) 14x All-Star (1998, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2012, 2014) 5x World Series champion (1996, 1998, 2000, 2009) AL Rookie of the Year (1996) Derek Jeter&#8217;s endorsements and investmentsÂ  Derek Jeter was involved in several endorsement deals with brands such as Nike, Gatorade, Subway, Ford, Visa, Discover Card, Florsheim, Gillette, Skippy, XM Satellite Radio, and Avon. He even had his own cologne called Driven and a Jumpman shoe. In 2006, Jeter was the second-highest-earning baseball player from endorsements, behind Ichiro Suzuki. He was also named the most marketable player in baseball by Sports Business Surveys in 2003, 2005, and 2010. To honor Jeter&#8217;s retirement, Jordan Brand created a tribute commercial &#8220;#RE2PECT&#8221; with many baseball players, celebrities, and even rival fans tipping their caps. Jeter has been involved in various business ventures both during and after his MLB career. In 2013, he formed a partnership with Simon &amp; Schuster to create Jeter Publishing, an imprint that would publish nonfiction books, children&#8217;s picture books, elementary-grade fiction, and books for children learning to read. The partnership has the potential to expand into film and television productions. MIAMI, FLORIDA &#8211; JULY 06: CEO Derek Jeter of the Miami Marlins looks on during batting practice prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at loanDepot park on July 06, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) In 2014, the former Yankees captain launchedÂ ThePlayersTribune.com, a new media platform that gives professional athletes an unfiltered voice and brings fans closer to the games they love. He also has a partnership with Concessions Tampa to bid for a space within the Tampa International Airport and plans to open a restaurant named after his website. Jeter serves as a brand development officer for Luvo Inc. and has investment interests in the multi-channel video network company, Whistle Sports Network. In 2021, Jeter joined the board of Rockefeller Capital Management and in July 2017, he was involved in the bidding for ownership of the Miami Marlins, which he eventually purchased with Bruce Sherman. In September 2022, Jeter announced the launch of Arena Club, a card grading, storage vault, and marketplace platform. Another side of the game: Derek Jeter in Miami Marlins Derek Jeter had always dreamed of owning a baseball team. In 2017, that dream came true after he got involved in the acquisition of the Miami Marlins in July 2017. Eventually, he finalized a deal with Bruce Sherman, the controlling owner of the team, to purchase the franchise from Jeffrey Loria for $1.2 billion. The sale was approved by all 29 other MLB team owners and was completed in September of that year. Despite only owning a 4% stake in the Marlins, Jeter was named CEO and was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the team, with Sherman serving as the controlling owner. However, Jeter&#8217;s tenure as CEO was relatively short, as he announced on February 28, 2022, that he wasÂ stepping down from his roleÂ and selling his 4% ownership in the team after over four years as the Marlins&#8217; CEO. Did Derek Jeter date anyone: An insight into his dating history  Hannah Jeter (2012-Present) Minka Kelly (2008-11) Jessica Biel (2006-2007) Adriana Lima ( 2006) Vida Guerra (2005-06) Vanessa MinnilloÂ (2003- 2006) Jordana Brewster ( 2002-03) Lara Dutta (2000 -2001) Tyra Banks (1997-2001) Mariah Carey (1997 to 1998) Is he married: Know more about Derek Jeterâ€™s Wife, Hannah Jeter, and kids Hannah Davis and Derek Jeter first met in 2012 through mutual friends. Before their meeting, Hannah, who grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands and later moved to New York City, was not familiar with Jeter. The couple started dating after Jeter ended his four-year relationship with Minka Kelly, and they were introduced to each other through a friend. They kept their relationship low-key, appearing in public together infrequently and sharing glimpses of their lives through interviews. In November 2015, they confirmed their engagement, and in July 2016, they tied the knot. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; MAY 14: Hannah Jeter and Derek Jeter pose next to his number in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium during the retirement cerremony of Jeter&#8217;s jersey #2 at Yankee Stadium on May 14, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) They have since welcomed three children, River, Story, and Bella. Despite being in the public eye, Jeter and Davis have kept much of their lives as a couple and family private. FrenemiesÂ Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez: A tale of Friendship turning sour The first time Jeter metÂ Alex RodriguezÂ was in 1993 at a college baseball game between the University of Miami and the University of Michigan. Jeter made his MLB debut one year after A-Rod, in 1995. He and Rodriguez were known for their close friendship long before they became teammates in 2004. In fact, their bond was so strong that players from both the Yankees and Mariners often teased them about it. BALTIMORE, MD &#8211; JUNE 28: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees talks with Derek Jeter #2 during the game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles on June 28, 2005 at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo By Jamie Squire/Getty Images) The beginning of the end of the friendship between Jeter and Rodriguez started to show in late 2000. Rodriguez signed a $252 million contract with the Texas Rangers, which was the largest in sports history at the time, while Jeter signed a $189 million deal to stay in the Bronx. This should have been a happy occasion for both of them, but things took a U-turn for the worse when A-Rod treated a question about who could potentially break this contract with snide. In a 2000Â interview with ESPN radio, Alex said, &#8220;Even a guy like Derek, it&#8217;s going to be hard for him to break that because he just doesn&#8217;t do the power numbers, and defensively he doesn&#8217;t do all those things&#8221;. In April 2001, Jeter reportedly had a relationship with Joy Enriquez, who was previously asked by A-Rod to accompany him to the All-Star Game. After Rodriguez introduced Enriquez to Jeter, the two began dating for a brief period. In 2004, A-Rod made his way to New York to join the Yankees, becoming teammates with Jeter after a decade-long friendship and recently fostering a feud. The Yankees&#8217; General Manager, Brian Cashman, reported that Jeter was pleased with Rodriguez&#8217;s decision to switch positions to third base, allowing Jeter to continue playing shortstop. 28 FEB 2011: Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez of the Yankees stand outside the dugout during the spring training game between the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) When A-Rod&#8217;s name came up in connection to the steroid scandal, Jeter offered a public show of support for his friend. The then-Yankees captain told reporters to give his teammate a chance to respond before passing judgment and expressed his frustration with the widespread belief that everyone in the league was using steroids, which he denied. Despite their initial close relationship and all the twists and turns their friendship took, Jeter and Rodriguez are simply acquaintances today. Overall, the two baseball legends have put their past behind them and moved on, focusing on their post-baseball careers and personal lives. A bond for life: Derek Jeter and Michael Jordan&#8217;s friendshipÂ  Derek Jeter and Michael Jordan, two legends of their respective sports, first met when MJ had made the impulsive decision to quit baseball and was then playing in the Arizona Fall League. He revealed that the relationship grew over time. Jeter often spoke about how Jordan is like his older brother and still an inspiration to many people, not just for his achievements in the NBA, but also for his successful post-athletic career in building businesses. Jeter also elaborated on how Michael Jordan was always there for him and looked out for him, and that he learned a lot from him. Even today, Jeter considers &#8216;MJ&#8217; one of his closest acquaintances, and he continues to learn from him. How to contact Derek Jeter? Twitter,Â Instagram,Â Facebook  Full Name Derek Sanderson Jeter  Nickname Captain Clutch or Mr. November  Net Worth $200 million  Sources of Wealth Investments, Endorsements, Sportscasting  Birth Date June 26, 1974  Birth Place Pequannock Township, New Jersey  Age 49  Height 1.91 m  Weight 194 lbs  Parents Sanderson Charles Jeter and Dorothy Jeter  Marital Status Married  Wife Hannah Jeter  Children Four  Nationality American  Ethnicity Bi-racial

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Who is Tom Brady? Tom Brady is regarded as one of the NFL&#8217;s greatest quarterbacks of all time. He has won the most Super Bowls in NFL history and is considered one of the biggest steals in NFL Draft history. The New England Patriots drafted the Michigan prospect at 199th overall in the 2000 NFL draft. He stayed with the New England Patriots for 20 seasons, winning several divisional titles, nine AFC Championships, and seven Super Bowls. However, he left the Patriots and joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of the 2020 NFL season. GLENDALE, ARIZONA &#8211; DECEMBER 25: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepares for a game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 25, 2022, in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) After leading the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl LV trophy in 2021, Brady signed a 2-year extension with Tampa Bay. He retired after the 2021-2022 NFL campaign, following his Divisional Round loss against the Los Angeles Rams. However, he decided to return to the league after just 40 days. Alas, last year in 2023, Tom Brady said goodbye to his professional football career through a short but heart-warming clip. Now, he enjoys his time with his family and focuses on off-gridiron ventures. Tom Bradyâ€™s early life and family Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. was born in the state of California, in the city of San Mateo. He is the fourth child of Galynn Patricia and Thomas Brady Sr, before which they had three daughters. He was raised as a Catholic and belonged to a family of mixed ethnicities. While Brady is Irish from his father&#8217;s side, his mother belongs to a diverse ancestry of Sweden, Norway, Germany, and Poland. His father often jokingly calls himself the &#8216;Original Tom Brady&#8217;. Laying the foundation of an insurance company, the father of four transferred his work ethic and his zest to continue on the path of victory to his son. Brady Jr&#8217;s mother Galynn has always been known as the pillar of strength in his more than 2 decade-long career. She suffered through extremely tough times during her diagnosis of breast cancer but was quick to recover in 2017. His parents still live together in his childhood home back in California. As a child, Brady was raised in an extremely competitive environment with three sisters- Maureen, Julie, and Nancy. Maureen is the oldest of them all and remained inclined toward the sports world as well. She earned a name for herself by being the All-Star American softball pitcher at Fresno State. While she shifted her career path to nursing soon after, her sisters surely followed her into the game of softball. Nancy moved on from the sport to become a Public Health Technical Advisor. Julie, the sister who shares the closest bond with Tom Brady, married former Boston Red Sox player Kevin Youkilis. Currently, all three of them are busy raising their kids and living with their families, rarely gaining an opportunity to have a get-together. DEC 7 2005 New York New York U S K46126JBB 2005 Si Sportsman of The Year Celebration Time Warner Center New York City 12 06 2005 2005 Tom Brady New England Patriots Quarterback and Sportsman of The Year With Parents PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY ZUMAba9_ 20051207_gaf_ba9_075 Copyright xJohnxBarrettx Concerning his education, young Brady graduated from Junipero Serra High School in the year 1995. He was known to be passionate about various sports from his school days, including Basketball, Baseball, and his future goal- Football. Tom Brady ended up securing 3702 yards and 31 touchdowns in his high school career. He went to the University of Michigan after completing his initial schooling, where he got a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies. There he gave up the opportunity to pursue professional baseball and focused on his football journey. Brady always credits Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers to be the massive reason behind his passion for the sport. That is what led him to continue with football despite not getting a chance to play in his University team for almost 2 years. Yet, after joining the side, the Quarterback secured 4773 passing yards and 30 TD passes in his college career. He led the Michigan Wolverines to become a strong side, remaining a squad member that grabbed the victory in the 1997 National Championship. While Brady was a known name in the college football world, he still entered the NFL only as the 199th pick of the draft. He was picked in the sixth round in 2000 by the New England Patriots. Astonishingly, he did not have a lot of hype surrounding him in his initial entry into the National Football League. Brady was the seventh QB to get selected that year. Yet, his long-time team Patriots recognized some passion and determination in him to make Brady a part of their squad despite hosting enough talent for the season. Tom Brady&#8217;s personal life Tom Brady&#8217;s dating life has been under the limelight since he rose to fame in the NFL arena. More often than not, it is his ex-wife Gisele BÃ¼ndchen who is associated with the football legend. There have been a couple of actresses Tom Brady had dated before her. One of the prominent names is the &#8216;Sex and the City&#8217; star, Bridget Moynahan. They dated for more than a couple of years, and during this period, the actress was spotted with Brady on many occasions. These included the victory party after the New England Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII, the 2005 Vanity Fair Oscars party, and the 2006 Met Gala. Alas! The couple split in December 2006, and Brady started dating BÃ¼ndchen. However, the following year, Moynahan announced that she was three months pregnant with Tom Brady&#8217;s child. Their son, John &#8220;Jack&#8221; Edward Thomas Moynahan, was born on August 22, 2007. Since then, Brady and Moynahan have been co-parenting Jack. The eldest son of Brady shares many traits with the superstar former quarterback. He enjoys playing many sports, including football and basketball. Gisele BÃ¼ndchen has also been a vital part of his upbringing. Eventually, Tom Brady married Gisele BÃ¼ndchen in 2009. They got married twice &#8211; the first ceremony was carried out at St. Monica Catholic Church in California and the second ceremony was at BÃ¼ndchen&#8217;s Costa Rica home. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; MAY 06: Tom Brady (L) and Gisele Bundchen attend the Costume Institute Gala for the &#8220;PUNK: Chaos to Couture&#8221; exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Stewart/Getty Images) In June 2009, the supermodel announced that they were expecting their first child together, Benjamin Brady. Unlike his older brother, Benjamin isn&#8217;t much fond of sports. However, now and then he indulges in the game of football. In 2012, they were blessed with a daughter, Vivian Lake Brady. She is a fan of many sports, prominently, tennis and horse riding. Despite the love and support they showcased each other, the couple separated ways in October 2022. This was after Tom Brady returned to the NFL arena following his retirement earlier that year. The couple announced that their children are their utmost priority, and they will work together as parents to ensure that they receive love and attention. After Brady and BÃ¼ndchen&#8217;s divorce, there were speculations about who the NFL legend might be dating next. Rumors aired of Tom Brady being involved with Russian model Irina Shayk. Per Page Six, the pair returned to Brady&#8217;s Los Angeles home after he picked Shayk up at Hotel Bel-Air last year. Similar speculations surrounded the duo from time to time. But nothing was confirmed from either of the parties. Just more than a week back, Us reported how the two have met several times a week and a source revealed that both Brady and Shayk are trying to maintain a relationship out of the public eye. Tom Brady&#8217;s net worth in 2024 The former NFL quarterback has a whopping net worth of $300 million and a salary of $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He has been able to accumulate this lucrative wealth because of the glorious NFL career he has had. Apart from the football gridiron, Brady also owns several businesses and has numerous investments. During his time with the New England Patriots (2000 to 2019), Tom Brady was estimated to have earned $235 million in salary and bonuses, adding up to $350 million earned over his time with the New England Patriots. After this, when he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he signed a $50 million contract, and then $15 million more was added to this in 2022. In the same year, Forbes listed Tom Brady as the highest-paid NFL player with $30 million in earnings on the field and $45 million through endorsements and business deals. Additionally, as a football player, Tom Brady boasted many prominent endorsement collaborations. These included companies like Hertz, Subway, Under Armour, and more. NFL, American Football Herren, USA Preseason-Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys Aug 26, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Former NFL player Tom Brady on the field before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders at AT&amp;T Stadium. Arlington AT&amp;T Stadium Texas USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xTimxHeitmanx 20230826_tbs_sh2_298 Apart from being a phenomenal football player, Tom Brady also has great business skills. He began his brand â€˜TB12â€™ and also became a major investor in the cryptocurrency platform FTX. Sadly, this company went bankrupt and Brady lost somewhere between $40 million and $100 million. Tom Brady has also been a part of the NFT platform company â€˜Autographâ€™ as an investor. The world of media saw him as an investor as well through â€˜199 Productions.â€™ In sports dynamics, Tom Brady bought a small stake in the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA from Mark Davis in 2023. The year 2023 also witnessed him shaking hands with Knighthead Capital Management LLC on August 3. Thus, becoming a minority owner at English club Birmingham City F.C. Furthermore, he is a part of the ownership team for the Major League Pickleball, and his clothing company has a collaboration deal with Hertz Team JOTA, Knighthead&#8217;s World Endurance Championship racing team. His podcast Let&#8217;s Go! also plays a role in his updated net worth in 2024. Tom Brady&#8217;s career records As perÂ NFL.com, Tom Brady in his career completed 7,753 passes in 12,050 attempts, covering a mammoth 89,214 yards for 649 passing touchdowns in a completion rating of 64.3%. Brady in his 23 seasons as a quarterback, qualified for the postseason 20 times. According to Pro-Football-Reference, Tom Brady has played a total of 48 playoff games in his NFL career. The quarterback tossed 1200 passes in 1,921 attempts for 13,400 yards scoring 88 touchdowns. Given his prowess on the gridiron, he holds several records to his name. These includeâ€” The All-Time Leader in passing yards (89,214) and touchdown passes (649), the most QB wins to start a career (251), ranks all-time in Pro Bowls (15), and the most Super Bowl MVP awards (5). In the postseason, Tom Brady grabs the leads in most appearances (20), the most game started (48), total victories (35), most Super Bowl appearances (10), most Super Bowl wins (7), most game-winning drives (14), most fourth-quarter comebacks (9). SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA &#8211; DECEMBER 11: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up on the sidelines prior to the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi&#8217;s Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Moreover, he has concluded his career undefeated against four franchises: Dallas Cowboys (7-0), Minnesota Vikings (6-0), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-0), and New England Patriots (1-0). As Tom Brady boasts several records to his name, one such feat was surpassed by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. During their game against the Bills in the 2024 playoffs, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes made their 16th career playoff touchdown together. This helped them break the previous record of 14 touchdowns held by Tom Brady and former TE Rob Gronkowski. Tom Brady&#8217;s NFL journey &#8211; coaches and teams In his over two-decade-long career, Tom Brady played for only two teams- the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While he spent 20 years with the New England Patriots, he ended his career in 2022 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During his time with the Patriots, the Quarterback revealed feeling lucky to have played under the &#8220;greatest coach in the NFL.&#8221; He was referring to the most experienced presence in the league and a person who is a constant name besides Brady- Bill Belichick. The coach and QB share a strong bond, which brought their side 17 Divisional titles besides the Super Bowl success. The Head Coach of the New England side played the most crucial role in his career. Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots and Tom Brady during a match at NRG Stadium. Image credit: Getty Another coach who was closely connected with Tom Brady was Josh McDaniels. He worked as the Patriots&#8217; Quarterback&#8217;s coach and Offensive Coordinator from 2004-08 and 2012-19. Brady often refers to McDaniels as his &#8220;Brother for life,&#8221; reflecting on the massive role the offense expert played in his journey. At last, it was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during Brady&#8217;s era who played a crucial role in his comeback. It was none other than Bruce Arians with whom the QB won his last Super Bowl, adding a star to the coaching legacy of Arians. The time with the New England Patriots saw Tom Brady at his peak. He became the most successful QB in the NFL under this side, also securing most Super Bowl victories for any side under a single Quarterback and Coach duo. How many Super Bowl wins does Tom Brady have? The NFL legend Tom Brady went on to win 6 Super Bowl titles (XXXVI, XXXVII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LII) with Bill Belichick as his coach under the Patriots. His time in Buccaneers&#8217; camp, though short, witnessed Tom Brady registering another Super Bowl title (LV) to his name under coach Arians. From his 7 SBs, he won the first Lombardi trophy against the Los Angeles Rams in 2002 with a score of 20-17. In 2004 and 2005, he grabbed back-to-back trophies against the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles respectively. His fourth title came after a long gap of ten years in 2015 against the Seattle Seahawks, after which he soon grabbed the fifth title in 2017 against the Atlanta Falcons. The final trophy with the Patriots for Brady came against the Los Angeles Rams in the 2019 season. Later, he bid adieu to the NFL world with his last trophy in 2021 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Tom Brady&#8217;s retirement from the NFL and life after retirement The NFL G.O.A.T. retired on February 1, 2023, again. In 2022, he first announced his retirement but only to return 40 days later. However, last year, Tom Brady, through a social media post, announced, &#8220;Good morning, guys. I&#8217;ll get to the point right away. I&#8217;m retiring. For good.&#8221; Elaborating on the same, he thanked his family, friends, and fans and mentioned how he already made a &#8220;super emotional retirement essay.&#8221; Thus, this time, it won&#8217;t be long-winded. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Phil Oldham/Shutterstock (14050463h) Birmingham City investor Tom Brady Birmingham City v Leeds United, EFL Sky Bet Championship, Football, St. Andrew s Stadium, Birmingham, UK &#8211; 12 Aug 2023 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use is limited to 120 images, with no video emulation. No use in betting, games, or single club/league/player publications. Birmingham City v Leeds United, EFL Sky Bet Championship, Football, St. Andrew s Stadium, Birmingham, UK &#8211; 12 Aug 2023 EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use Tom Brady has been a busy man ever since his exit from the NFL gridiron. He has been involved in all imaginable fields, touching sports and other domains. In September 2023, Brady joined hands with Delta Airlines as a partner, wanting to invest in teamwork tools for more than 90,000 employees. He also got involved in the sports field once more, outside the spectrum of a player this time around. After grabbing partial ownership in the WNBA&#8217;s Aces in March 2023, Brady showed interest in becoming a part of the NFL team LV Raiders as a part owner. Away from this, he also joined the ownership deal of the soccer team Birmingham City FC alongside a team in an electric boat racing league, all set to begin in 2024. His retirement phase sees him continuing as a partner with Hertz, running his Brady Brand apparel company, the TB12 fitness brand, his own production company, and his NFT Company- Autograph. Besides, Sports Illustrated in 2022 also highlighted how Brady signed a 10-year deal with Fox Sports for a whopping $375 million. He would take on the role of an NFL analyst. This will allow him to add $37.5 million to his net worth annually for the next decade starting from Fall 2024. Tom Brady&#8217;s list of awards and honors 5x Super Bowl MVP (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, LV) 3x NFL MVP (2007, 2010, 2017) 2x NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010) NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2009) 15x Pro Bowl (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009-2018, 2021) 3x First-team All-Pro (2007, 2010, 2017) 3x Second-team All-Pro (2005, 2016, 2021) 5x NFL passing touchdowns leader (2002, 2007, 2010, 2015, 2021) 4x NFL passing yards leader (2005, 2007, 2017, 2021) 2x NFL passer rating leader (2007, 2010) AP Male Athlete of the Year 2x Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (2005, 2021) Bert Bell Award (2007) Tom Brady&#8217;s foundation and charity Like most sports personalities, NFL superstar Tom Brady has set up a foundation in 2015 under his name. He used his jersey number to help popularize the foundation. This is the TB12 Foundation, which has the mission to inspire and educate athletes to excel in sports as well as in life. Through the initiative, Brady hopes to continue to empower at-risk athletes to overcome economic or health-related obstacles to reach performance goals. There are 6 other charities that the QB is associated with- Best Buddies International, Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America, Capital One The Match, Entertainment Industry Foundation, Kaboom, and Make-A-Wish Foundation. How to contact Tom Brady? Instagram-Â @tombrady Twitter-Â @TomBrady Official Website:Â https://tb12sports.com/  Name Â Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr.  Born Â August 3, 1977  Place of Birth Â San Mateo, California  Nationality Â American  College Â University of Michigan  Parents Â Galynn Patricia and Thomas Brady Sr  Height Â 6ft 4 in (1.93 m)  Weight Â 225 lbs (102 kg)  Wife Â Ex-wife Gisele BÃ¼ndchen  Kids Â 3 (John &#8216;Jack&#8217; Edward Thomas Moynahan, Benjamin Rein, and Vivian Lake)  NFL Draft Â 2000 / Round: 6 / Pick: 199  Position in NFL Â Quarterback  NFL Team Â New England Patriots (2000-2019), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020-2022)  Shows and Podcasts Â Let&#8217;s Go!  40 Yard dash Time Â 5.17 seconds  Touchdowns Â 677  Super Bowl Â 7  Pro Bowls Â 15  All Pros Â 3

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