Tom Brady was the “true heartbeat” of the Patriots dynasty, said team owner Robert Kraft, and for that, a statue was unveiled in his honor Friday evening outside Gillette Stadium. He won’t be forgotten now.
It was a perfect night for the unveiling. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)Robert Kraft laughs with his son, Jonathan, as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)Tom takes in his statue. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)Here it comes … (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
The statue is unveiled as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Fans take pictures as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Fans take pictures as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Kraft and Brady hug as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
It was a perfect night for the unveiling. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
The statue is unveiled as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Children take photos as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Brady waves to friends as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Fans take snaps of Brady as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Tom waves to the crowd as he and Kraft arrive as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Fans cheer as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Mike Vrabel arrives as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Tom Brady sizes up his likeness as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Tom Brady speaks to the crowd with his statue as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
The area prior to as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Fans await the proceedings as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
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The statue is unveiled as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
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