The New England Patriots presented the highly anticipated monument of Tom Brady on the designated day, and supporters can finally unwind. The artwork does not resemble a potential mishap as seen with figures of Cristiano Ronaldo or Dwyane Wade.
The monumental sculpture, crafted by artist Jeff Buccacio who identifies as a Patriots supporter, displays the renowned quarterback in a straightforward manner, showcasing his fist elevated with his helmet positioned next to him.
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As voiced by Patriots owner Robert Kraft preceding the grand presentation, the monument achieves a height of 12 feet, which corresponds with Brady’s jersey identification number, extending to 17 feet upon incorporating its base, as an homage to his notable achievement of 17 AFC East division victories.
Observe this precise instance of the unveiling:
A more intimate portrayal of the detailed facial features:
Following the sculpture’s debut, Brady engaged with the attendees, offering expressions of gratitude to an extensive array of individuals. He underscored the profound significance of his status as the initial player within the team’s historical timeline to be commemorated with a sculpture, particularly in light of the humble beginnings of his career in the sixth round.
He could not resist sharing a light-hearted comment regarding his 5.17-second sprint time for the 40-yard dash:
“Seeing myself as a statue isn’t something I could have imagined growing up. When I was drafted, I just hoped to make the team. I never dreamed I would be standing here two and a half decades later made of bronze and frozen in time. It actually feels pretty appropriate given my 40-yard dash time.”
Evidently, the entire event could not completely avoid slight awkwardness. Kraft emphasized the six-sided foundation of the statue, intended as a symbolic tribute to Brady’s six Super Bowl victories with New England, regarded as one of the “signature numbers associated with Tom Brady’s Patriots career.” It conveniently excludes the seventh title Brady attained with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers subsequent to his departure from New England, although this detail is scarcely surprising.
Kraft spoke passionately about Brady’s influence on his franchise, asserting that he “played a vital role in transforming the Patriots into a dynasty spanning two decades.” The tone evolved into a more intimate level as he directly addressed Brady:
“Aside from my family, you are the person on this earth whom I hold in the highest regard and affection.”
Reportedly, the sculpture’s foundation underwent manufacturing processes within Vermont, with Kraft stating that the endeavor consumed 20,000 hours contributed by Buccacio and his dedicated personnel.
At the age of 48, Brady receives the honor of a sculpture at an early stage of his retirement, utilizing the chance to playfully tease former teammates Mike Vrabel and Tedy Bruschi. Inevitably, a jest aimed at Jets supporters also materialized:
“Right now, I feel extremely honored, deeply grateful and if I’m being honest, kind of old. I’m also a little surprised, because usually they don’t build statues until you’re really old, like Vrabel and Bruschi.
“In the end, this statue isn’t just for Pats fans. It’ll also give all the Jets fans something to throw their beers at as they leave the stadium every year. Probably in the second quarter. Maybe the third.”
Attention is now directed towards determining the subsequent individual to be immortalized with a Patriots sculpture. Will it be Rob Gronkowski? Or potentially Bill Belichick? Perhaps even Kraft himself?
