Top moments from Tom Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame induction and jersey retirement - ESPN

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady was inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame on Wednesday night in a sold-out ceremony inside Gillette Stadium, with owner Robert Kraft announcing that Brady's jersey number 12 will never be worn again in New England. A 12-foot-tall statue of Brady also will be unveiled during the 2024 season, according to Kraft.

Brady concluded the night with a speech that mixed emotion, humor and inspiration. His eyes welled up at times as he concluded by saying: «I am eternally grateful. I am Tom Brady. And I am a Patriot.» There were many highlights along the way.

Here are some of the best moments from Brady's Hall of Fame induction.

After former receivers Deion Branch and Troy Brown introduced Bill Belichick to the stage, the crowd lit up and wouldn't stop cheering, delaying the start of Brady's remarks. It was Belichick's first time back at Gillette Stadium since he and the organization parted ways in January after 24 seasons.

«Such a warm welcome,» Belichick said. «I can't tell you how much it means to me to come back here and see the great Patriot fans.»

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