Tom Brady announced his retirement Tuesday after 22 seasons in the NFL, but his legend will live on in the stories that have chronicled his iconic career.
Sports Illustrated has been there every step of the way of Brady’s career, from Michael Silver’s cover story for his first Super Bowl victory in 2002 to his latest Super Bowl victory story in 2021, via Greg Bishop and Jenny Ventras.
Silver went on to cover Brady’s triumphs in 2004 (Super Bowl XXXVIII vs. Carolina) and his third victory in four years in Super Bowl XXXIX (vs.