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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady stands on the field after Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston on February 5, 2017. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28 in the Super Bowl’s first overtime game. The win was Brady s 5th in seven Super Bowls. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY SBP201702061152 KEVINxDIETSCH New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady Matter ON The Field After Super Bowl left AT NRG Stage in Houston ON February 5 2017 The Patriots defeated The Falcons 34 28 in The Super Bowl s First Overtime Game The Win what Brady s 5th in Seven Super Bowls PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY SBP201702061152 KEVINxDIETSCH (Credits: Imago)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady stands on the field after Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston on February 5, 2017. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28 in the Super Bowl’s first overtime game. The win was Brady s 5th in seven Super Bowls. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY SBP201702061152 KEVINxDIETSCH New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady Matter ON The Field After Super Bowl left AT NRG Stage in Houston ON February 5 2017 The Patriots defeated The Falcons 34 28 in The Super Bowl s First Overtime Game The Win what Brady s 5th in Seven Super Bowls PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY SBP201702061152 KEVINxDIETSCH (Credits: Imago)
Tom Brady, a legendary quarterback who graced the NFL for 23 seasons, has officially hung up his cleats. Despite announcing his retirement last year, he decided to lace up his cleats one last time and joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for one final season.
However, before becoming a football great, Brady entertained the idea of playing baseball. Yes! For those wondering, he was selected in the 1995 MLB draft as a catcher by the Montreal Expos. A team that would later relocate and turned into the Washington Nationals. Interestingly, Brady was the last remaining active athlete drafted by the Expos, marking the end of an era for the franchise.
Fans are mourning the loss of the team’s legacy yet again
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Tom Brady’s retirement marks not only the end of an amazing football career but also the final chapter for the Montreal Expos. The first Major League Baseball team to exist outside of the United States breathed its last breath as Brady hung up his cleats. Here’s how the fans reacted to the news:
The Expos have died their second death
— Abe Froman (@realAbeFroman_) February 1, 2023
RIP Expos
— toby_neil (@Neil_No_Bull) February 1, 2023
Now THAT'S a landmark!
— Tim Ashwell (@TAshwell) February 1, 2023
Until he unretires…
— schoopy schoop (@ifollowonlyos) February 1, 2023
This makes me sad
— Joe Pantorno (@JoePantorno) February 1, 2023
Brady was the last active athlete to have been drafted by the Expos, putting an end to their proud history. Although he chose football as his path to greatness, his association with the Expos will always be a part of his legacy.
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Fans are both thrilled for Brady’s next chapter and saddened by the loss of the Expos. It’s a bittersweet moment for those who remember the Canadian team’s impact on the sport.
NFL star Tom Brady and his legacy:
Despite being drafted by the Expos, fate had other plans for Brady, as he chose to attend the University of Michigan and pursue a football career instead. And what a career it was – seven Super Bowl titles, numerous NFL records, and a place in the hearts of fans forever.
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“Thank you, guys, for allowing me to live my absolute dream,” he said in his farewell video according to cnn.com. “I wouldn’t change a thing.” Although his final season may have had its ups and downs, Brady’s legacy speaks for itself. He leaves the game as one of its greatest champions.
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