It’s hard to imagine Tom Brady’s legacy getting any bigger—and yet, it just did.
The New England Patriots’ historic Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Brady, held on June 12, 2024, at Gillette Stadium, has officially been nominated for an Emmy in the Sports – One-Time Special category. The night was already unforgettable for Patriots fans. Now it’s award-worthy.
This marks a new kind of milestone for Brady and the Patriots organization—a celebration of storytelling, production value, and emotional resonance that reminded the sports world just how singular Brady’s run in New England really was. Everything Tom does is GOAT status.
A ceremony worthy of the GOAT
The Emmy-nominated event wasn’t just about football highlights. It was a full-scale tribute to a two-decade dynasty, hosted inside Gillette Stadium to accommodate the overwhelming demand. The date—June 12—wasn’t random. It honored Brady’s six Super Bowl rings and his iconic No. 12 jersey.
Brady’s speech capped off a night filled with surreal cameos and heartfelt moments. Bill Belichick was there. Peyton Manning was there. So were Randy Moss, Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski, and a tribute video narrated by WWE’s John Cena. Even astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson lent his voice to the production.
Team owner Robert Kraft used the opportunity to deliver two massive announcements: Brady’s jersey number would be officially retired, and a 12-foot bronze statue of the quarterback would be commissioned and installed outside the Patriots Hall of Fame.
And in what’s quickly become one of the most replayed soundbites in franchise history, Brady closed his speech with:
“I am Tom Brady, and I am a Patriot.”
(You can watch the full ceremony here.)
The event has now been recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with a nomination for Outstanding Sports – One-Time Special. The Boston/New England Emmy Awards will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Marriott Boston Copley Place.
While Brady’s return to Foxborough might bring home a trophy, his new gig behind the mic won’t. At least not yet. Despite the fanfare and his 10-year, $375 million contract that brought Brady to Fox as their top NFL game analyst, he was not nominated for a Sports Emmy in the analyst category.
Ironically, the man Brady replaced, Greg Olson, was. It marked his fourth straight year being nominated, even after being moved to the network’s “B” team. Olsen joined Peyton Manning, Troy Aikman, John Smoltz, and Bill Raftery on the nominee list.
Tom Brady’s already an MVP, Super Bowl champion, and now might soon add Emmy winner to the list. Whether it’s on the field, on the stage, or eventually in the booth, one thing remains true: the spotlight still finds its way back to Foxborough’s prodigal son.