Patriots To Unveil 12-Foot Tom Brady Statue At Gillette Stadium

Tom Brady‘s getting a statue at Gillette Stadium … Robert Kraft introduced Wednesday night time the Patriots are erecting a 12-foot bronze sculpture of the ex-quarterback this season!

The New England honcho revealed the massive information at Brady’s Corridor of Fame induction ceremony in Foxborough … when he instructed a packed home the previous signal-caller would be the first participant in franchise historical past to obtain the respect.

Kraft additionally mentioned Brady’s No. 12 jersey can be retired — the primary Patriot since Bruce Armstrong in 2001 to garner that accolade.

Brady, who attended the occasion in a go well with and tie, teared up as his former boss made the bulletins.

It was all a part of an epic, star-studded ceremony that lasted about three hours … and featured fixed homages to TB12 — who performed 20 seasons for New England.

Jay-Z carried out, crooning Brady’s walkout music, “Public Service Announcement.” Bill Burr additionally hopped on the mic … and roasted Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes. Invoice Belichick, Peyton Manning and Rob Gronkowski all confirmed up too.

Even Kenny Chesney hit the stage to sing for the quarterback and the gang!

Brady ultimately took the dais … and thanked Kraft, his coaches, his teammates, his household and extra for his or her help. He additionally shouted out Barstool Sports activities founder Dave Portnoy!

At occasions, Tom received choked up … earlier than he ended his speech in a poignant style — telling the gang, “I am Tom Brady and I am a Patriot.”