Three sisters came before him - he, finally arrived August 3rd, 1977. Two of his great-great-grandparents on his father's side were Irish refugees from the Great Famine who moved to San Francisco from Boston before the American Civil War.
In the 80's as a child he would attend 49'er games where he would watch his idol, Joe Montana. In high school, he played football, basketball and baseball. There, he initially was the backup on the JV team and wasn't good enough to start for the 0-8 team that did not score a point all year. The starter ultimately got hurt, he subbed in.. and, took over as varsity QB his junior year.
By his Senior year, striving to get noticed, he created highlight tapes and sent to various colleges. Coaches started to notice - and he had a list of five (Cal-Berkely, UCLA, USC, Michigan and Illinois) he desired to play for.
Tweren't a bad baseball player either. A power hitting left-handed-batting catcher, he was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 18th round of the 1995 draft... The Expos projected him to be a potential All-Star and had the potential to be "one of the greatest catchers ever," thus, giving him money typical of a 2nd round player.
Instead, he signed with Michigan to play football. He arrived as the #7 QB on the depth chart, was a backup for two years to Brian Grease. Trying to find playing time frustrated him, thus, he hired a sports psychologist and he even considered transferring to Cal. Finally, in 1996, with Michigan up 35-3 against UCLA he was inserted for 'mop-up duty' - and, the very first collegiate pass he threw was intercepted and returned for a touchdown.
Finally, in 1998, he gained the starting position at Michigan. The rest, as they say, for Tom Brady, is history.
He is generally considered the greatest professional quarterback ever, and has 7 Super Bowl Championship rings to show for it.
When I was thinking about writing this blog - it was with Tom Brady's children in mind. Tom Brady, I think suffice to say, is not generally well liked - at least those that don't root for whatever team he plays for. Much the same as "The Yankees", "The Lakers", any team that year after year after year has great success - the tendency is for people to enjoy seeing them lose. I say this knowing full well I don't walk in his shoes - but he can come across as not real friendly, and, color me full of judgment (which I know is not a good trait) I believe he is pretty full of himself, and i could be very wrong, but, it SEEMS he comes across that way. Maybe I should educate myself on how wonderful it is not to have the problem of being recognized, bugged, hounded, anywhere, everywhere, in public.
He has been married to a Brazilian model that MAKES EVEN MORE MONEY than he. They just divorced (two kids together, Tom has one prior from another relationship.) From all the gossip, tabloids, social media - a picture of very self absorbed can be ascertained. Even if that is the truth - I am very happy to report - it seems their children are first and foremost in their minds.
Divorce is ugly, I hate it. Each and every situation is unique, different, but in general, it can be very rough on children.
Oft times, in effort to say, without actually saying, "it was my mate's fault", divorcees will bad mouth their former spouse in front of their children and that is exceedingly ugly. Thankfully, NOT the case with Tom and Gisele. "She worked with Tom to make sure their divorce was as smooth as possible. The focus is on their kids. Gisele knows the kids will be okay when they are with Tom. She thinks he is a great dad."
"They obviously haven't had the same goal for their relationship, but they do for their kids," the source says. "They will continue to work hard to make sure things will be as good as possible for the kids. Gisele couldn't be prouder of her kids. She tries to stay in a positive place."
"She is grateful for all the years with Tom. She is ready for a new chapter now though," the insider says.
After the pair finalized their expedient divorce on Friday, a source told PEOPLE that they "agreed to joint custody of the kids," as Brady will remain in Tampa and Bündchen will live about four hours away in Miami, where her ex-husband also has a residence.
Brady said in a statement that he and Bündchen have been "blessed with beautiful and wonderful children," whom they will continue to "work together as parents to always ensure they receive the love and attention they deserve."
He added that the kids "will continue to be the center of our world in every way."
Sheepishly, I had made up my mind, prior to researching, they would be very self centered, have the children as the last things on their mind. I assumed he (and maybe she too) was born with silver spoon and had never ever struggled. I apologize to them and I am SO glad I'm wrong. Divorce is damn hard. It's ugly. It's an apple cart that's upset. Normal ain't normal no more. Hard enough for adults, damn near impossible for children. If we could only all take a lesson from Tom/Gisele. I have a different take of him now, and not hesitant at all to admit it. Shame on me, good for you Tom.
Love, Victurd
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