“Patriots add Tom Brady to HOF, retire No. 12 jersey”

The New England Patriots have inducted legendary quarterback Tom Brady into their Hall of Fame while also retiring his iconic number 12 jersey. Brady, whose 12-foot statue will also be erected later this season, won six Super Bowls and 17 AFC East titles during his 20 years in New England. The 46-year-old gave an emotional speech during the three-hour ceremony, thanking people like former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. “Thank you for your tireless commitment to developing me and encouraging me to achieve top performance. It wasn’t me, it wasn’t you, it was us. Let me be clear: There is no coach in the world I would do.” “I’d rather play for Bill Belichick,” said Tom Brady. Belichick expressed his appreciation for his former star quarterback, thanking him for “everything you’ve done for me” and calling Brady “incredible.” Brady’s former quarterback rival Peyton Manning was also in attendance, returning the favor for Brady attending his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction. Rapper Jay-Z was also in attendance at the ceremony and sang “Public Service Announcement,” a song Brady would hear repeatedly throughout his career.

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