As quarterback of the New England Patriots, Tom Brady is the most important player on the NFL’s best team. As USA TODAY, the Nation’s No. 1 Newspaper, puts it, “Facts are facts. In winning three Super Bowls from 2001-04, among numerous other shining accomplishments, New England secured its place as the NFL's Franchise of the Decade.” With three Super Bowl rings and a rich contract, Tom is on top of the world. But most people didn’t expect Tom to be a big success in the NFL. Playing college football for the University of Michigan Wolverines, Tom sat on the bench until his junior year. After college Tom was taken by the Patriots in the 2000 NFL Draft—in the sixth round (199th overall). Expectations were low, but it didn’t take Tom long to show that he was not just good enough to be in the NFL, he was good enough to be one of the NFL’s best. Tom Brady went from a kid with an uncertain football future to one of the most celebrated quarterbacks in NFL history.

This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Tom Brady. Readers learn about Brady's early life, his success at the University of Michigan, and his remarkable career in the NFL including seven Super Bowl wins and five Superbowl MVP awards. Features include a timeline, glossary, fun facts, online resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Football megastar Tom Brady led the New England Patriots to five Super Bowl victories as of 2017, and he earned four MVP titles along the way. He's been called one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. This engrossing book illustrates how Brady got to the top of his sport. Exciting game plays and interesting details, such as his workout routines, health regimen, and charitable efforts, reveal how he performs on the field and in his everyday life. High-action photographs, a timeline, fact sheet, and engaging text round out this accessible biography of a living football legend.

With seven Super Bowl wins and five Super Bowl MVP awards, Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all time. Explore Brady's 23-year professional football career, his personal life, and what's next for the star.

Tom Brady wasn’t the number-one pick in the 2000 NFL draft. He wasn’t even selected in the first round. It wasn’t until the sixth round that the New England Patriots chose him. Many had doubts about this quarterback’s skills. When Brady finally got his chance on the field, Patriots fans wanted no other leader for their team. He has since risen to become a Super Bowl champion and league MVP. His stellar statistics and leadership seem like gifts, but Brady’s high school, college, and professional careers were born of hard work and determination. This book follows Tom Brady’s story from young 49ers fan to Patriots superstar.

Tom Brady went from a late pick in the NFL Draft to one of the most dominant quarterbacks in the history of the league. In this high-interest book, learn more about the career of this New England Patriots great. From his time at the University of Michigan to his rise with the Patriots, the story of Tom Brady is one of football’s most famous tales. From his Super Bowl wins to his record-breaking seasons, Brady’s story will excite even the most reluctant of readers. • High-interest topic attracts reluctant readers • Timeline of key events in the artist’s career • Excellent hi-lo resource

Selected by the New England Patriots as the 199th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft, Tom Brady is arguably the greatest quarterback in pro football history. He has seven Super Bowl rings, five Super Bowl MVP awards, and has won NFL MVP honors three times. He is one of only two starting quarterbacks to have won Super Bowls with two different teams and is the first NFL player to win titles in three different decades. Having completed his 21st NFL season, Brady holds more than 50 NFL records and is one of the longest-tenured players in league history. After leading the Patriots through two decades of dominance, Brady cemented his GOAT status by taking the Buccaneers to a title in his first season in Tampa. This fully illustrated book celebrates Brady’s career with passionate and vivid prose, supreme photographic images, and call-out quotes. In addition, dozens of personal anecdotes and recollections about Brady from prominent members of the NFL community enhance this nostalgic experience.

The name "Tom Brady" has become synonymous with "champion." The pedigree he carries is extensive-multiple-time Superbowl winner; recipient of multiple Most Valuable Player awards; multiple nominations to the Pro-Bowl; and an all-around celebrity. It wasn't always that way for Brady. He had his fair share of struggles, defeats, failures, and heartaches along the way. From his childhood days of sitting in the bleachers watching the San Francisco 49ers, to riding the bench at his alma mater, to playing fourth string backup on a struggling New England Patriots team. Tom Brady is the epitome of perseverance and determination. The struggles he has faced have taught him to be appreciative of what he now has become. This is why Tom Brady has been known as a humble man, a good man, an honest man. "Tom Brady: An Unauthorized Biography" chronicles what it took for Brady to become a true champion, starting from his humble upbringing in San Mateo, California, to his most recent loss to the New York Giants during the 2011 NFL season.

Introduces the life and achievements of the quarterback for the New England Patriots who helped his team set the record for winning the most consecutive games.

Everyone has his/her type of sport that best characterize the talents and skills within the person. Whatever you prefer, when it comes to a recreational activity, it depends on your preferences in a game. But, how do you see yourself playing football when it’s not really your passion and choice of a ball game? It may be difficult for you to visualize it especially when you are not really a football player. Football is one of the national games in US that are anticipated every year. This is a popular ball game across the world that has several names depending on the respective country. There are a number of forms of football, but there is one rule that applies to all kinds – to go for the goal. The main objective in the game is to score by pushing the ball to the court of the opponent and boom! Your team will definitely receive a point. Among the many popular football players who fight for his own league is Tom Brady. He is one of the leading quarterbacks in the National Football League History. Get to know more about him as you will witness his life story.