The New England Patriots drafted Tom Brady with the 199th overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. The franchise took a chance on a quarterback that nobody wanted. It arguably became the best decision that a sports franchise ever took. Brady and the Patriots won six Super Bowls together.
However, their win in Super Bowl 51 was quite special. They defeated the Atlanta Falcons after coming back from a 25-point deficit. As a result, everyone around the franchise was very happy. After the Super Bowl 51 triumph, Kraft sent a special surprise for Brady’s mother, Galynn. She had won her battle with cancer and was in attendance at the Super Bowl, which was held during her treatment.
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The surprising gift that was sent by Robert Kraft to Brady’s mom was a Super Bowl 51 ring. Kraft sent it to Galynn, as she was present to support the Patriots even in such difficult conditions.
Tom Brady was left overwhelmed by Kraft’s gift to his mother. He said, “He’s been so supportive of my family and certainly everything my mom went through and knowing firsthand how families deal with it. He was always asking, ‘How’s mom doing? How is she feeling?’
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He further added, “We didn’t know up until the very end whether she was going to make it to the Super Bowl. She was a big inspiration for me, and RKK knew it. It was a great surprise to all of us when the ring showed up. She deserves it.”
Tom Brady’s mother Galynn certainly fought and won a tough battle against cancer. She has been the driving force behind the success of Brady, and her son has continued to make her proud.
Tom Brady: The driving force behind the Patriots’ dynasty
Brady was a gamble that the Patriots took in the NFL Draft 2000. Brady was getting neglected by everyone, but the Patriots provided a stage for him to showcase his talent. The gamble has certainly paid off quite well, as the quarterback turned the franchise into one of the most successful ones in the NFL.
Tom Brady won six Super Bowls with the Patriots. He transformed himself into the greatest quarterback in the history of the NFL. Undoubtedly, there would have been no Patriots dynasty that won six Super Bowls under coach Belichick without him.
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However, since his departure from the Patriots, Brady has added another Super Bowl title with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It cemented his legacy even more. Unsurprisingly, Brady is still hungry for more and is ready to win his 8th Super Bowl next season.
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