Why Tom Brady's unretirement and second retirement doesn't harm his legacy

    By Ben Morse, CNN

    Updated 1236 GMT (2036 HKT) February 4, 2023

    Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl win in February 2021.
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    Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a Super Bowl win in February 2021.
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    Brady played college football at the University of Michigan. He started for the Wolverines in his junior and senior seasons, going 20-5.
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    Brady played college football at the University of Michigan. He started for the Wolverines in his junior and senior seasons, going 20-5.
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    Brady grew up in San Mateo, California, and played football, basketball and baseball before joining Michigan.
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    Brady grew up in San Mateo, California, and played football, basketball and baseball before joining Michigan.
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    Despite his successful career at Michigan, Brady was not projected to be a star in the NFL. He was the 199th player taken in the NFL Draft. Many quarterbacks were taken before him.