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Timeline: Looking back at Tom Brady’s 22-year NFL career

Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL after 22 seasons and seven championships, a league source confirmed to the Globe.

Although it’s nearly impossible to touch on every moment of Brady’s long career — 20 seasons in New England, and another two in Tampa Bay — we’ve rounded up the highlights.

Jan. 1, 2000: Plays final game at Michigan

Brady leads Wolverines to 35-34 OT win over Alabama in Orange Bowl

April 16, 2000: Tom Brady drafted by Patriots

Brady was the 199th pick in the sixth round.