Tedy Bruschi is a former Pro Bowl linebacker for the New England Patriots. He retired in 2009 after 13 seasons, 30½ sacks and 12 interceptions. He suffered a stroke in 2005, just three days after his first Pro-Bowl game, and returned to active play eight months later.http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-12-01-tedy-bruschi_N.htm Bruschi has said he returned to play to give his three sons a legacy of overcoming obstacles and to serve as an inspiration to other stroke sufferers.http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-12-01-tedy-bruschi_N.htm
Bruschi played 211 career games and was part of nine playoff seasons, eight division championships, five conference titles and three Super Bowl crowns.http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=153 He participated in five Super Bowls altogether which tied the NFL record for linebackers.http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=153 In 2008, Bruschi was a defensive captain for the seventh time and in 2009 had played in 189 regular-season games, more than any other linebacker in Patriot history.http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=153 Bruschi scored his first career touchdown in 1996 when he picked up a loose ball after a Larry Whigham blocked a punt in Baltimore and returned it for the score.http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=153
Bruschi is married to Heidi Bruschi and has three sons.http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=153
Career
Tedy Bruschi was selected by the Patriots in the third round of the 1996 NFL Draft. In his eleven years with the Patriots, Bruschi amassed a total of 660 tackles and 12 interceptions. In 2003, Bruschi completed a total of 131 tackles and 3 interceptions. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2005, and was a three-time world champion.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/stats?playerId=987
Tedy Bruschi Honored
During the Patriots' Halftime Ceremony in 2010, Tedy Bruschi was honored by his team as the “heart and soul of the Patriots defense” for more than ten years.http://news.lalate.com/2010/12/07/tedy-bruschi-patriots-halftime-ceremony-video-thanks-bill-belichick-fans/ Ted Bruschi was honored during a Monday night football game at Gillette Stadium while the Patriots faced off against the New York Jets.http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-12-01-tedy-bruschi_N.htm Bruschi thanked his fans for their support, causing Patriots coach Bill Belichick to call Bruschi "the perfect player."http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-12-01-tedy-bruschi_N.htm
Bruschi Retires
An interview features Patriots All-Pro Linebacker Tedy Bruschi as he officially retires. After 13-years as a professional, Bruschi describes how he is feeling upon his retirement. He says finds it difficult to say and do, he would like the retirement to be more of a celebration, and that he feels that he has accomplished all he has wanted to accomplish. He states he feels that now it is at an end.
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Fast Facts
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Full name
Tedy Lacap Bruschi
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Date of birth
June 9, 1973
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Birthplace
San Francisco, California
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Position
Line backer
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Drafted by
Patriots
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Draft year
1996 (third round)
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College
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Fact:
Super Bowl Champion in 2002, 2004, and 2005
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Fact:
NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2005
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Weight
247 lbs
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Height
6'1"
