Happy birthday! Tom Brady turns 49 today

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The iconic and legendary footballer turns 49 on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.
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NFL star Tom Brady is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Tom Brady has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Brady, a cultural icon

Born Thomas Edward Patrick Brady, Jr. in San Mateo on August 3, 1977, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Brady's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Tom hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Tom Brady as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Tom, you're the best!

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