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Tom Brady credits Peyton Manning for inspiring his final end zone run at Gillette Stadium

The Patriots were up against the clock during their halftime ceremony honoring Tom Brady on Sunday evening.

Still, New England managed to cram plenty of memorable moments into their on-field ceremony, with Brady declaring that he’s a “Patriot for life” and Robert Kraft announcing another ceremony next June to formally induct the legendary QB into the team’s Hall of Fame.

But one of the largest cheers from a raucous Gillette Stadium crowd erupted before Brady even took the stage at the north end zone.

Walking out on the field, Brady took off his jacket to unveil a No.