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Seven-time World Champion Tom Brady is one of the most accomplished athletes of the past two decades. With 19 division titles and ten World Championship appearances, Brady’s accolades both on and off the field have inspired a generation of young athletes to pursue their greatest potential. Brady has won six World Championships with the New England Patriots, as well as one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – more than any other quarterback in NFL history.

Off the field, Brady has always worked to bridge the gap between athlete and entrepreneur which is apparent through various successful initiatives he has led and companies he has co-founded. Most recently, Brady joined Delta Airlines as Strategic Adviser in a first-of-its-kind partnership. Brady has also continued to demonstrate his passion for competition and his relentless pursuit of performance excellence with his involvement in E1 Series and The Las Vegas Aces as well as several highly successful global endeavors with Knighthead Capital Management including Birmingham City Football Club, Hertz Team JOTA and Major League Pickleball.

Throughout his career, Brady has always prioritized the importance of philanthropy. He maintains long-standing relationships with a number of nonprofit organizations, including Make-A-Wish, which creates life-changing wishes for children diagnosed with a critical illness, and Best Buddies International, a nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Brady’s achievements throughout his successful career include being honored with multiple ESPY Awards for ‘Best NFL Player,’ the Associated Press’ 2007 ‘Male Athlete of The Year,’ Sports Illustrated’s 2021 ‘Sportsman of the Year,’ Sporting News’ ‘Athlete of the Decade,’ Laureus’ 2022 ‘Sportsman of the Year,’ and being named to the NFL 100^th Anniversary ‘All-Time Team,’ among others.