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Timeline: Looking back at Tom Brady’s 23-year NFL career

Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL after 23 seasons and seven championships, he announced Wednesday.

Although it’s nearly impossible to touch on every moment of Brady’s long career — 20 seasons in New England, and another three in Tampa Bay — we’ve rounded up the highlights.

Jan. 1, 2000: Plays final game at Michigan

Brady leads Wolverines to 35-34 OT win over Alabama in Orange Bowl

April 16, 2000: Tom Brady drafted by Patriots

Brady was the 199th pick in the sixth round.

Tom Brady at the 2000 NFL Combine.