Patriots quarterback Tom Brady peeved the New York Mets – and a number of New Yorkers in general – when news broke recently that he had filed to trademark the nickname “Tom Terrific.”
Brady has been called “Tom Terrific” for decades now, but the problem is Mets legend Tom Seaver had the nickname first. While Seaver never attempted to trademark the name for licensing or promotional purposes, Brady’s attempt to do so ignited a firestorm of controversy – particularly since Seaver recently withdrew from public life as he reportedly battles dementia.
On Thursday, Brady spoke to reporters after the second day of New England’s mandatory minicamp, and among other topics discussed, he decided to address the Mets/Tom Seaver situation head-on.