- He is the winningest player in American football history with 7 Super Bowl trophies.
- After 23 seasons as a professional, he announced his retirement and on this occasion he said that it is a final decision.
- Throughout his time in the NFL Tom Brady accumulated at least 16 serious injuries and several broken bones.
American football is one of the most popular sports in the world thanks to its millions of fans around the world. At the same time, it is also one of the most physically and mentally demanding. Not only should the body be exercised but also group strategies should be designed. Within this sport there is a name that is considered to be one of the best in history. Is about Tom Brady, who has had a career filled with success but also with injuries.
Farewell to a sports legend
The man born in 1977 has become news for an announcement that immediately caught worldwide attention. Through his official networks, he announced his retirement from professional sports. It is the second time he has done so but he affirms that this time it is a final decision.
Truly grateful on this day. Thank you 🙏🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/j2s2sezvSS
—Tom Brady (@TomBrady) February 1, 2023
From a very young age he showed a special talent for American football and especially for the position of quarterback. But he also developed a strict discipline until he reached the NFL and was one of its top stars. During his college stay he played with the Michigan Wolverines until he was signed by the New England Patriots in 2000. From then on, the most winning stage in the history of this team began.
The success was not immediate because during his first year he was a substitute for Drew Bledsoe. It was not until his second season that he obtained the starting position and during his stay he managed to win six Super Bowl titles. He also won nine American Football Conference titles and 17 AFC East titles.
For his part, in 2020 he gave a radical change in his career. After playing professionally on the same team, he announced his move to join the Buccaneers of Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During this second stage, he won another Super Bowl to add another trophy to his career. No other player in NFL history has as many championship rings as he does.
Tom Brady, a career full of successes… and also injuries
But although at first glance the quarterback’s career seems perfect, in reality there were many sacrifices behind it. The player had to face a huge number of injuries throughout his career and some have even been serious.
According to an ESPN analysis, there were at least 16 and several dozen broken bones. As a result of the above, he had to miss 152 weeks of play during his stay in the NFL.
The most common injury he had was to his left shoulder because he fractured it 100 times in total. While the second most frequent was that of the left ankle because it was injured on 15 occasions.
Regarding his right shoulder, he suffered injuries nine times and in the arm on the same side he had another nine fractures. Other parts of his body that also rib, thigh, knee and right ankle. Also the shin, calf and left knee.
In that vein, all The injuries Tom Brady sustained throughout his career were a product of the nature of American football. Because it is a contact sport, it is impossible to avoid friction between the players. Even with the use of protective equipment, the body is always exposed.
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