Meet Tom Brady Sr, Tom Brady’s father: All the facts and details

Meet Tom Brady Sr, Tom Brady’s father: All the facts and details

Claudia Kogi
updated at May 22, 2023 at 3:26 AM

Tom Brady Sr is the father to the legendary NFL player, Tom Brady Jr, who announced his retirement after 23 seasons. Through his son, he has become famous, and he is now recognised worldwide as a CEO and a successful father and husband. He is a proud father who has always been close to his children throughout their lives.

Tom Brady Sr's career
Brady's father sits in his San Mateo, CA office after a morning workout on 13 November 2019. Photo: Stan Grossfeld
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The former quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl Champion, Tom Jr, is among the best NFL players in history. Arguably, his father and his family have significantly impacted his career. Find more details and facts about Tom Brady's father, net worth, wife, career, and family in the article.

Tom Brady Sr's profile and bio summary

Full name

Thomas Edward Brady

Date of birth

6 May 1944

Age

79 years old (as of May 2023)

Place of birth

San Francisco, California, the United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White

Birth sign

Taurus

Height

7 feet 1 Inch or 188 centimetres

Weight

120 pounds or 70 kilograms

Hair colour

Blond

Eye colour

Blue

Marital status

Married

Wife

Galynn Johnson

Children

Maureen, Julie, Nancy, and Tom

Grandchildren

John, Thomas, Vivian, and Benjamin

Occupation

CEO of Thomas Brady & Associates

Estimated net worth

$3 million

Tom Brady Sr's age

The renowned CEO and father to the former NFL player was born on 6 May 1944; thus, as of May 2023, he is 79. According to astrology, his birth sign is Taurus.

Tom Brady Sr's family

Brady Sr was born on 6 May 1944 to his parents in San Francisco, California, the United States of America. He married his wife, Galynn, in 1969, and the duo was blessed with four children, three girls, and a boy. Additionally, he is a grandfather to several grandchildren.

Tom Brady Sr's family
Tom Brady Sr and Galynn Brady during a pregame cancer ceremony at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass on 22 October 2017. Photo: Barry Chin
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Tom Brady Sr's career

Tom Sr started his career when he was drafted into Major League Baseball by the Philadelphia Phillies. Before being drafted into the MLB, he had joined the seminary for seven years, and at some point, during his stay, he was caught listening to the World Series.

However, he later chose baseball over the priesthood, and like his son, he was torn between the two. After realising that he needed a family, children, and a wife, he was chastised and decided to start his insurance firm.

As of 2023, he is the CEO of Thomas Brady and Associates, based in San Francisco, California.

What does Tom Sr do?

The proud father runs his insurance firm, Thomas Brady and Associates. After founding the company based in San Francisco, California, he became its CEO.

How much does Tom Sr earn?

The proud dad takes home approximately $500-700 thousand monthly, which he earns from his insurance business.

Tom Brady Sr's net worth

The famous father has had a successful run in his insurance business, and as of 2023, he is worth approximately $3 million.

His son, however, is estimated to be worth around $500 million as of 2023, owing to his MLB career earnings, endorsement deals, and investments.

Who is Tom Brady Sr's wife?

Tom Sr's wife is Galynn Patricia nee Johnson. He met her in California while working at his insurance firm, and at the time, his wife-to-be was a flight attendant. The couple married on 19 April 1969, and they are still together more than a century later.

In 2016 her wife Galynn was diagnosed with cancer, and through numerous chemotherapies, she eventually won the battle against the disease.

Tom Brady Sr's height and weight

The legendary father to the famous athlete stands at the height of 7 feet 1 Inch or 188 centimetres and weighs 120 pounds or 70 kilograms. His eye and hair colours are blue and blond, respectively.

Tom Brady Sr's net worth
The celebrity father (12) looks on during Super Bowl 51 between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium on 5 February 2017 in Houston, Texas. Photo: Elsa
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Who is Tom Brady's father?

The renowned father is the CEO of Thomas Brady & Associates, an insurance firm based in San Francisco, California.

Tom Sr's educational background

According to various online sources, Tom Sr was raised by his parents in San Francisco. Thus, he attended the University of San Francisco, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in sociology.

As a father, Tom Brady Sr, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, has done what it takes to raise his children in the best way he knows. He has been close to his children, and in doing so, his children are proud of him. Throughout his son's 23-year NFL career, he and his wife, Galynn Patricia, have always supported him.

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Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.