Bill Belichick Jokes NFL Should Rename Lombardi Trophy After Tom Brady
Summary
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick joked that the NFL should rename the Vince Lombardi Trophy after Tom Brady, who won seven Super Bowls. The Vince Lombardi Trophy has been named for a legendary coach since 1971, making an official name change unlikely.Key Facts
- Tom Brady won seven Super Bowls and holds many NFL records.
- Brady played 23 seasons and won titles in three different decades.
- Bill Belichick coached Brady for much of his career.
- Belichick said on SiriusXM NFL Radio that the trophy could be called the "Brady Trophy" as a joke.
- The trophy is currently named after Vince Lombardi, a famous coach from the 1960s.
- Lombardi died in 1970; the trophy was named in his honor starting in 1971.
- The trophy’s name carries a long tradition and strong historical meaning for the NFL.
- Belichick’s joke shows growing public respect for Brady’s place in NFL history.
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