Overview
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has enjoyed fantastic success in his short career. Chosen late in the 2000 NFL draft, Tom had to work hard to earn a spot on the Patriots' final roster. But his hard work paid off. Quarterbacking three Super Bowls wins-and named Most Valuable Player (MVP) in two of them-Tom is considered one of the most successful players in the history of the NFL. In the 2007 season, Tom led his team to victory in every regular season game they played. For his incredible effort, Tom was named the league's MVP for the first time. Learn more about this amazing athlete's storybook rise to the top of the NFL.
Synopsis
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has enjoyed fantastic success in his short career. Chosen late in the 2000 NFL draft, Tom had to work hard to earn a spot on the Patriots' final roster. But his hard work paid off. Quarterbacking three Super Bowls wins-and named Most Valuable Player (MVP) in two of them-Tom is considered one of the most successful players in the history of the NFL. In the 2007 season, Tom led his team to victory in every regular season game they played. For his incredible effort, Tom was named the league's MVP for the first time. Learn more about this amazing athlete's storybook rise to the top of the NFL.
Children's Literature
Tom "California Cool" Brady is calm under pressure. While his teammates paced the floor or studied the game plan before the 2002 Super Bowl, he was napping. Born in 1977 near San Francisco, Tom was the youngest of four and the only boy. His entire family loved sports, although he was not a good sportsman until age fourteen, when he learned to control his temper. In high school, Tom scored thirty-one touchdowns, leading seventy-five colleges to court him. He was also good at baseball, turning down the Montreal Expos and choosing football (and college) instead. His first two years as a Wolverine at the University of Michigan were disappointing, as he never got to play. By his senior year, however, he led his team to victory in the Orange Bowl with a game-winning touchdown. In 2000, he joined the New England Patriots who at that time placed last in their division. The following year, after the veteran quarterback sustained an injury, Tom seized his chance and ultimately led them to the playoffs. In 2002, Tom paved the way for an upset, as his team won the Super Bowl and he earned Most Valuable Player. As both the youngest quarterback and the youngest MVP, Tom says "That's why you keep working hard." Despite a generous number of photographs and a reader-friendly format, this title in the "Amazing Athletes" series—unlike Travis Pastrana—is more about Tom Brady the athlete than the man. For football fans only.