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Fox Sports
4 days ago
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- Fox Sports
New England Patriots Unveil 12-Foot Tall Tom Brady Statue Outside Stadium
National Football League New England Patriots Unveil 12-Foot Tall Tom Brady Statue Outside Stadium Published Aug. 8, 2025 6:30 p.m. ET share facebook x reddit link The best quarterback in NFL history has been etched in stone outside his old stomping grounds. Prior to their preseason opener against the Washington Commanders, the New England Patriots unveiled a statue of Tom Brady outside of Gillette Stadium on Friday. The statue is 12-feet tall for Brady's No. 12, which was the quarterback's jersey number during his 20 years with the franchise (2000-19), and features the quarterback with his right fist in the air while holding his helmet with the other hand. Brady, who was in attendance for the event, is the first player to get a statue outside the stadium in Patriots history. A sixth-round pick out of Michigan in the 2000 NFL Draft, Brady would become New England's starting quarterback in Week 2 of the 2001 season in the wake of Drew Bledsoe getting knocked out of the game, and the rest is history. In said season, Brady helped the Patriots win Super Bowl XXXVI and later three Super Bowls in four seasons. The Patriots would win three more championships with Brady (2014, 2016 and 2018 seasons), including a 25-point second-half comeback over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. Brady claimed three NFL MVP awards, three All-Pro honors and 14 of his 15 career Pro Bowl nods with the Patriots. Furthermore, Brady led the NFL in passing touchdowns four times, passing yards three times, passer rating twice and completion percentage once during his stint in New England. He also won 2009 NFL Comeback Player of the Year honors following a season-ending knee injury in Week 1 of the 2008 season. ADVERTISEMENT Brady, who won four of his five Super Bowl MVP awards in New England, is first in Patriots history in passing yards (74,571), passing touchdowns (541) and passer rating among full-time starters (97.0). The Patriots were a combined 219-64 in the regular season and 30-11 in the postseason with Brady under center. Brady left the Patriots for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the 2019 season, helping the latter win Super Bowl LV and make the playoffs in each of his three seasons with the franchise (2020-22). He's first in NFL history with seven Super Bowl rings. Brady is entering his second season as FOX's Lead NFL Analyst, with Brady and play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt's first call of the 2025 regular season coming on Sept. 7, as the Washington Commanders host the NFC East-rival New York Giants (1 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app). Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter dail share
Winnipeg Free Press
26-07-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
RONALD ARTHUR WIEBE
Adjust Text Size: A+ A- RONALD ARTHUR WIEBE 1944 - 2025 'When you come to a fork in the road, take it.' Yogi BerraIt is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Arthur is survived by his wife Elza of 55 years and their son Darren. Ron and Elza were predeceased by their daughter Paula in came from a relatively large family with ten siblings. After graduating from high school in 1961, he left home and ventured into Winnipeg looking for employment. After walking the streets for two weeks, he was offered a job at James Richardson & Sons in their commodity division. He took the offer which led to a 35 year career with Richardson Greenshields until it was sold to the Royal Bank of Canada in 1996. Ron worked for RBC Dominion Securities for five years capping off a 40 year career and retiring in 2001. During those first 35 years, Ron was employed by the various companies owned by the Richardson family ultimately becoming a Director and Manager of their commodity department. He focused largely on risk management for canola crushers, trading houses of the imported product and line elevator companies and exporters. He built quite a reputation and would be known as 'Mr. Canola' with his yellow trading jacket on the floor of the Winnipeg Commodity was an active member at the Commodity Exchange serving as a board member for many years as well as on numerous committees notwithstanding metric conversion and relocation. Ron also served as President of the Winnipeg Clearing Association succeeding Mr. W. B. Parrish who was his mentor. Ron was a sports enthusiast playing baseball and hockey at a young age. He was a member of the Carleton Club where he took up squash at the urging of coach Charlie Ives. Ron excelled and nearly made the 'A' category. After his squash playing days, Ron joined the Taylor Tennis Club where his desire to win did not was an NFL fan with a particular interest in the Minnesota Vikings. He could be heard singing the praises of Bud Grant. Ron was also an avid Winnipeg Blue Bombers fan relishing the Grey Cup wins in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was fortunate enough to attend three Super Bowls, the last of which was Super Bowl XXXVI with Darren. Ron and Elza built a home on Lake of the Woods which was their pride and joy. They particularly enjoyed wood burning saunas at the water's edge in all four seasons. The chainsaw was Ron's constant companion, and he was the master of his maul. He took pride in assessing and procuring different wood types specific for the sauna stove and the home fireplace. Ron and Elza's retirement winters were usually spent in Hawaii and predominantly Maui. They enjoyed returning to the island year after year to reconnect with many was stoic and positive until the end. His presence was a gift, and his memory will continue to inspire those who knew and loved him. We thank Ron's healthcare providers, particularly those at Cardiac Sciences Manitoba at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. A tribute will be held on August 13, 2025, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Neil Bardal Funeral Home, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue in Winnipeg. Light refreshments will be served. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to your favourite charity. Tribute Link: As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 26, 2025 Offer Condolences or Memory Share your memories and/or express your condolences below. Fields marked with a * are required. All others are optional. Unfortunately with the need to moderate tributes for inappropriate content, your comments may take up to 48 hours to appear. Thank you for your understanding.
USA Today
11-07-2025
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- USA Today
Rams played in 3 of the best 25 games since 2000
The Los Angeles Rams have played in some huge matchups over the past 25 years across the postseason and regular season. While they've only won one Super Bowl since 2000, they've put together some entertaining performances — both in wins and lossess. Yahoo Sports' Frank Schwab compiled the best 25 games of the past 25 seasons, three of which included the Rams. Two of those games, however, were Rams' losses: The Super Bowl XXXVI loss to the New England Patriots in 2001 ranked No. 18 and the 2003 divisional round loss to the Carolina Panthers ranked No. 16. On the Super Bowl loss to New England: The Rams were a big favorite in Super Bowl XXXVI, but a great defensive plan from Belichick kept them in the game. Then, at the end, a young Brady drove New England into position for Adam Vinatieri to hit a game-winning field goal as time expired. On the divisional round loss to the Panthers: The Rams came close to a few more Super Bowl titles early in the century. They were upset in the 2003 divisional round game at home when Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme hit Steve Smith for a 69-yard touchdown in double overtime. The Rams won a wild-card game the next postseason, then didn't win another playoff game for 14 years. However, the highest-ranked Rams game was, perhaps, the peak of the Sean McVay offense when L.A. took down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in a regular-season shootout in 2018. The Rams' 54-51 Week 11 win ranked No. 8 on Schwab's list. It featured 14 total touchdowns, including three defensive scores, and 1,001 combined yards of offense. There has been one game in NFL history in which a team scored more than 50 points and lost. This was it. It wasn't just a random high-scoring game; this was a Monday night showcase between two 9-1 Super Bowl contenders late in the 2018 season. It wasn't just a defensive debacle either. There were big scoring plays from each defense in the game. It's just that the offenses were that good. The Rams held on in a game that thrilled us.
USA Today
26-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Robert Kraft reveals greatest moment in Patriots history
There have been numerous memorable moments for the New England Patriots throughout the franchise's history. When you think of all of the Super Bowl titles, epic playoff games and major divisional victories, it's hard to pick just one moment as the best. Patriots owner Robert Kraft couldn't name his favorite Super Bowl because they're all special in their own right, but he did offer up his greatest moment with the team. That moment was at Super Bowl XXXVI when the underdog Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams and "The Greatest Show on Turf." It was February 3, 2002. The Patriots went head-to-head with a stalwart Rams team that included the likes of quarterback Kurt Warner, running back Marshall Faulk and wide receivers Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt. Offensively, the Rams were a juggernaut, averaging 31.4 points per game and 418.1 yards per game. They recorded 503 total points and 6,930 offensive yards. 'Well, there's one thing about when you dream of owning a team, and then you want to win," Kraft told ESPN's Adam Schefter on The Adam Schefter Podcast. "When we went to the Super Bowl in the 2001 season, four months after 9/11, and the country was so messed up, and we were the largest underdog against 'The Greatest Show on Turf', the St. Louis Rams. I'll never forget seeing the clock tick down as Adam Vinatieri makes the kick as time runs out, and we win the Super Bowl. It was just unbelievable." The Patriots upsetting the Rams was a magical moment because it kick-started the greatest dynasty in NFL history. It was also the first Super Bowl win for legendary quarterback Tom Brady and kicker Adam Vinatieri. That moment was extra special because it signaled that Kraft and the Patriots had finally made it. They became a championship team. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Int'l Business Times
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Business Times
Tom Brady Immortalized: Patriots to Unveil 12-Foot Bronze Statue at Gillette Stadium
The New England Patriots will soon honor their all-time greatest icon in a larger-than-life fashion. On August 8, the team will dedicate a 12-foot bronze statue of iconic quarterback Tom Brady in front of the Patriots Hall of Fame at Patriot Place, eternally etching him in Foxborough's history. Tom Brady Statue Dedication Announced for August 2025 Tom Brady Immortalized: Patriots to Unveil 12-Foot Bronze Statue According to ESPN, the unveiling of the statue is timed to occur prior to the Patriots' first preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium. The date, August 8, has significance as it coincides with "Tom Brady Day"—a tribute first established in 2024 during Brady's induction into the Hall of Fame. The statue was initially scheduled to be unveiled during the last season. The event was, however, postponed because Brady had a tight schedule for broadcasting. Presently, with everything in place, Patriots fans will finally have a permanent reminder celebrating their six-time Super Bowl champion. Brady's June 2024 induction into the Hall of Fame was a night to be remembered. Over 60,000 fans filled Gillette Stadium to watch the historic moment. Former favorite teammates and even veteran head coach Bill Belichick accompanied Brady onto the stage, all telling great stories and memories from his 20-year Patriots tenure. That evening, the Patriots retired Brady's legendary No. 12 jersey and unveiled the statue project—a deserved honor to a quarterback who had turned the franchise into a dynasty. A Generational Talent For Several Seasons Tom Brady started in 2000 as a sixth-round draft choice. He took over the starting role in 2001 following an injury to Drew Bledsoe and guided the Patriots to an astonishing Super Bowl XXXVI victory over the heavily favored St. Louis Rams. That win prompted a succession of three Super Bowl championships in four years, making Brady a generational talent. While in New England, Brady won six Super Bowl rings, three NFL MVP awards, and set several franchise records, such as 74,751 passing yards, 541 touchdowns, and 219 victories. After joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he won his seventh Super Bowl, designating him as the greatest quarterback of all time. He concluded his career with an incredible 89,214 passing yards and 649 touchdown passes, both NFL records. Originally published on
