FOXBOROUGH — More than nine months after Robert Kraft announced that the Patriots were waiving the four-year grace period to induct Tom Brady into the team’s Hall of Fame, over 60,000 fans packed into Gillette Stadium for the legendary quarterback’s anticipated return.
Wednesday was a night for the ages in Boston sports, with Brady’s ceremony featuring several memorable speeches, musical performances, and touching tributes over nearly three hours.
Here are 15 takeaways from Brady’s big night.
1. A stacked guest list
Brady might have been the focus on Wednesday, but the festivities celebrated within a rocking Gillette Stadium stood as more of a sweeping tribute for the 20-year Patriots dynasty — with hundreds of Brady’s former teammates making appearances during the red carpet event before the induction.