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• New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady injured his left knee in the first quarter of a September 7, 2008, game against the Kansas City Chiefs.The New York Times: Patriots' Tom Brady Injured It was later revealed that Brady would miss the entire 2008 season with a torn ACL and MCL. Brady underwent several surgeries in Los Angeles, California, in October of 2008.The Boston Globe: Brady had 2d Surgery

  Though unable to play until the 2009 season, Brady has returned to the New England Patriots facilities and has been working out with the team.ESPN.com: Brady works out in Patriots' training room

• Fast Facts

  1. Tom Brady injured during a September 7, 2008, game against the Kansas City ChiefsThe New York Times: Patriots' Tom Brady Injured
  2. Left knee injury caused by a low hit by Bernard PollardThe New York Times: Patriots’ Tom Brady Injured
  3. Matt Cassel replaced Brady in the game and led the team to a 17-10 victoryNFL.com: Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots - 2008 Week 1
  4. Had two surgeries, one to fix the ACL, another to clear an infectionThe Boston Globe: Brady had 2d Surgery
  5. Will miss the entire 2008 NFL seasonBostonHerald.com: Tom Brady Out for Season
  6. Brady is the star quarterback for the New England PatriotsThe New York Times: Patriots’ Tom Brady Injured
  7. Previously battled a right foot injuryBostonHerald.com: Tom Brady Knocked Out of Game

• Complications

  On October 23, 2008, it was reported that Brady had developed complications from his knee surgery and had multiple procedures to combat an infection that had developed on his knee. The Patriots were reportedly upset with the situation because they'd preferred Brady use team doctors rather than the private practitioner he'd chosen.ESPN.com: Brady has more procedures for infection Patriots coach Bill Belichick later denied those rumors, stating that they "stand behind him 100 percent."Sporting News: Belichick: We Stand Behind Brady 100 Percent

• How it Happened

  Brady was hit low by Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard, moments after he threw a 26-yard pass to Randy Moss. He received medical attention on the field and was helped into the locker room.The New York Times: Patriots’ Tom Brady Injured Patriots coach Bill Belichick announced that Brady would miss the entire season a few days later.

• Tom Brady Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Thomas Edward Brady, Jr.
  2. Born: August 3, 1977Official Site of the New England Patriots: Tom Brady
  3. Birthplace: San Mateo, CaliforniaOfficial Site of the New England Patriots: Tom Brady
  4. Height: 6'4"Official Site of the New England Patriots: Tom Brady
  5. Weight: 225 lbsOfficial Site of the New England Patriots: Tom Brady
  6. College: MichiganOfficial Site of the New England Patriots: Tom Brady
  7. 2007-08: First QB to go 16-0 in the regular season
  8. Romantically linked to Gisele Bundchen

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