Brady, Tom (1977-...), is a star quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). Brady gained national fame for leading his team to three Super Bowl victories. The first victory came against the St. Louis Rams in 2002, and, at 24 years old, Brady became the youngest starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl game. The other victories came against the Carolina Panthers in 2004 and the Philadelphia Eagles in 2005. Brady was named the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player in the 2002 and 2004 games. During his NFL career, Brady became known for his leadership qualities and his skill at guiding his team to winning scores late in the game.