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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots and Tom Brady Sr. celebrate his 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams after the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots and Tom Brady Sr. celebrate his 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams after the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
NFL G.O.A.T. Tom Brady takes care of his health on an unprecedented level, which is clear with his longevity in the league. 22 seasons in such a physical sport is no mean feat and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB’s father revealed an insane piece of information that involved the seven-time Super Bowl champion taking as many as 45 pills a day.
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During an interview with Tom Brady Sr. and his wife Galynn Brady, the former shed light on his battle with COVID-19. He recalled being admitted to the hospital. Moreover, he also shared if he spoke to his son about his not wearing a mask and the risks associated with it.
Brady Sr said, “Yes! You know what, he is 43 years of age. We keep harping on it. Frankly, he thinks his body with… he probably takes 45 pills a day. So far, God willing, he is still healthy, but the answer is yes, we do!”
"I had no interest whatsoever in winning or losing, I just was interested in taking the next breath."@TomBrady's parents sat down with @Andrea_Kremer to detail Tom Brady Sr. overcoming COVID and the excitement of getting to see his son play in his 10th Super Bowl 👇 pic.twitter.com/VEX0vQooIo
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The couple also recalled all the love they received when Brady Sr. was in the hospital. The QB’s father revealed that the 3x NFL MVP called his old man daily in the morning and received posters from all his grandkids.
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The 7x Super Bowl champion has more things to worry about this season. TB12’s star WR Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement with no promise of returning to the NFL. Moreover, other Buccaneers‘ WRs are yet to recover from injuries that have put Brady in a tough spot.
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Earlier in March, Brady announced his return after a six-week retirement. In addition, the GOAT’s aim is to probably win a record-extending eighth Super Bowl before deciding to call it quits. However, no one knows if this is his last season in reality or not.
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HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 1: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans talks after the game on the field while surrounded by photographers to Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Patriots 28-22. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Brady Sr. certainly revealed a crucial piece of information about the secret behind Tom Brady’s routine. 45 pills are a lot, but Brady Sr. is using it as an extrapolation. However, it still gives an insight into how serious the NFL legend is about his health.
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