When Tom Brady officially announced his retirement via his social media channels, it was a reminder that nothing last forever, not even the greatest things.
Brady retires after 22 seasons (20 with the New England Patriots) as a seven-time Super Bowl winner, five-time Super Bowl MVP, three-time NFL MVP, and the all-time league leader in touchdown passes, passing yards and completions, wins and much more.
He’s also perhaps the only athlete to defeat father time, exiting the game on his own terms, playing at his near-peak level at age 44 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.