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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Serena Williams and Tom Brady are two of the most admired athletes. The duo defeated age to keep shining in their illustrious careers. During retirement, Williams was asked if she may follow in the footsteps of TB12 and un-retire to get back to the game.

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Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, is also a big fan of Brady. The internet entrepreneur and investor recalled the story of buying a special gift for the NFL GOAT, last year. The 39 YO gifted an image of a dual autograph card with Brady and former NFL legend Joe Montana’s signatures on it.

An ecstatic Brady got overwhelmed by the gesture because Montana was his childhood hero. Apparently, the rare card is worth $19,999 on eBay. However, it would fetch a bigger sum if the NFL legend sells it in the auctions. Brady would not take such a step, for he likes the NFL superstar of yesteryears and may keep it as a prized possession. 

When Tom Brady idolized Montana in his childhood years

The NFL GOAT grew up watching the legacy of Montana. By the time Brady reached 13, Montana had bagged four Super Bowls, secured the highest passer rating in NFL history, and was coming off back-to-back MVP awards in 1989-90.

Nicknamed Joe Cool, Montana’s time with the Niners ended abruptly after elbow surgery in 1991. The legend played for the Chiefs for two more seasons before retiring in 1994. In 1994, he earned a spot on the NFL’s 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. After his retirement, the 49ers retired the legend #16’s jersey. 

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TB12 is the GOAT of present times

Despite a slump in form in the 2022 season, fans cannot ignore the past legacy created by TB12 in his glorious career. A man with a golden arm, he has bagged seven Super Bowl rings and is hungry for the eighth one. 

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At present, a slump in form meant Tom Terrific does not feature in the list of top-performing QBs in the new season. Young guns, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are leading the race while aging legends, Brady and Aaron Rodgers are under-firing. However, it is just a matter of time before they rise again, believe many NFL fans.  

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