Tom Brady, the 35th person to be enshrined into the Patriots Hall of Fame, was celebrated with a star-studded night.
Former teammates, coaches, and celebrities joined Brady as he was honored.
Team owner Robert Kraft announced that Brady's No. 12 jersey would never be worn by another Patriots player.
A 12-foot bronze statue of Brady was commissioned and will be placed outside the Patriots Hall of Fame later this year.
Brady reunited with former Patriots coach Bill Belichick, who parted ways with the team after the 2023 season.
The ceremony began with a red carpet featuring a who's who of Brady's 20 seasons with the Patriots
Brady inherited the starting job in his second season in New England when Bledsoe, the former No. 1 overall pick, was injured.
Brady concluded his speech with tears, stating that his family and the Patriots will be forever intertwined.