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Tom Bradyis embarking on a new business venture.
“It was a matter of a time before I was back in a building with some of the greatest athletes in the world,” Brady said in a videoshared on his Twitter accountThursday. “I’m ready to contribute in any way possible as a member of such a great organization. What an honor.”
“I can’t wait to watch these amazing, talented players bring another championship to Las Vegas,” he continued.
Franchise owner Mark Davis praised the football legend in a press release announcing the news, stating, “Since I purchased the Aces, our goal has been to win on and off the court.Tom Bradyis a win not only for the Aces and the WNBA but for women’s professional sports as a whole.”
The seven-time Super Bowl champreceived kind words on the team’s Twitter account, which said, “Welcome to the Aces Family, @TomBrady!” TheWNBAalso wrote, “Welcome to the WNBA @TomBrady.”
Members from the team responded to the announcement, withpoint guard Kelsey Plumwriting on Twitter, “WHAT ISSSSSS LIFFEEEEEEE.” A’ja Wilson,the team’s power forward, also shared Brady’s Twitter announcement.
According to Brady, his interest in women’s sports began as a child growing up with three older sisters who “were all incredible athletes in their own right.”
“They were role models to me,” explained Brady in his video announcement.
His father,Tom BradySr.,spoke in depth about the family’s athletic backgroundin a 2016 profile forThe Eagle-Tribune, sharing that he encouraged their kids to try a variety of different activities, but they all gravitated towards sports.
Brady’s eldest sister, Maureen, was an All-American softball pitcher at Fresno State University and was inducted into the San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame. His sister Julie played for the soccer team at St. Mary’s College as a walk-on, later earning a scholarship. Nancy, who is a year older than Brady, earned a scholarship to play softball at UC Berkeley.
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In October 2022, Brady began venturing outside of football,becoming a Major League Pickleball owner, joining other athletes like tennis starKim Clijsters, NBA championLeBron Jamesand NFL starDrew Breesin the growing league.
At the time,Brady shared the news in an Instagram video. “Look, I’ve been trying to find a way to extend my professional sports career, in my 40s, even into my 50s, 60s, 70s! As long as I can, right? And I think I got the answer,” he said. “Seems like everyone else has the answer too — pickleball!”
source: people.com
