Quebec love spell for Tom Brady

Foxboro | Tom Brady has always had a legion of fans in Quebec and in the No. 51 parking lot near Gillette Stadium before the Patriots' Hall of Fame induction ceremony, French practically became the official language.

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Okay, we're exaggerating a little, but still! The supporters of Quebec who made the trip were so numerous, that an American somewhat acquainted with geography introduced himself in his own way.

“ Shit ! No joke, did you really leave Quebec for this? How long does it take to get here? Something like 4:00? he shouted, as smells of smoke were already wafting from the grill, four hours before the party.

While Martin Massey, Between 2 back doorswas preparing to stuff the bellies of his compatriots with veal chops, steaks, sausages and some vegetables for the sake of fitness, everyone recalled their fondest memories between two sips of hops.

Entre 2 tailgater Martin Massey enjoyed stuffing his compatriots during the tailgate.

Photography by Stephane Cadoret

“Here we were freezing on the lawn benches at the old Foxboro Stadium in the 1990s for the 4-12 Patriots. We never dared to dream of six championships. Today, there was no way I was going to miss it. “It's the end of an era,” Patrice Charest asserted.

The Quebecers in attendance to experience Tom Brady's induction certainly weren't short of meat during the tailgate before the ceremony.

Stefan Cadoret

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A son named Brady…

Among the dedicated fans in Quebec was none other than Louis-Philippe Neveu, general manager of TVA Sports, with his son Simon.

“LP” has been linked intravenously with the Patriots for more than 30 years and has been reluctantly on the waiting list for season tickets for 20 years.

Luis Philippe Novo, general manager of TVA Sports and longtime Patriots fan, with one of his sons, Simon.

Photography by Stephane Cadoret

He has boundless admiration for the number 12 and his countless exploits. So much so that his other son has the middle name Brady. Yes, yes, Thomas Brady's nephew.

“I was here for Tom Brady's last playoff game. I went back to see him when he was playing for the Buccaneers during the coronavirus outbreak and the land borders were closed. “I wouldn't miss this moment for anything,” he said proudly.

Stephane Cadotte (no relation to yours whose name is very similar) was watching the Patriots in my father's basement in September 2001 when a potentially catastrophic event occurred.

Since the beginning

Drew Bledsoe, the Patriots' quarterback, was mauled by the New York Jets' defense and a young bully named Tom Brady casually ran onto the field to take over. The rest made history, as they say.

“I saw him come onto the team and become a special player. Since then, I've watched four or five Patriots games a year. I have Brady paintings at home. He's my idol, my Crushed man said the Terrebonne supporter, laughing.

“I'll tell you what: Patrick Mahomes will never break his records,” he continued, while his father added, “Well, I hate him!” “.

Vincent Raymond was 23 years old and had finished school in 2001 when he had the opportunity to obtain season tickets. Without much wealth, he organized himself with a cost-sharing contact, but once the Brady phenomenon came to light, he found the funds to stop sharing his franchises. He has since spent money to attend three Patriots Super Bowl games.

When they announced in September that the ceremony would be June 12, it was a done deal, and I was going to be there. “Tom made a lot of people obsessed with football,” he said when asked about Brady's legacy besides his records.

“A great place in our lives”

Stefan Cadoret

At his side, his partner Julie Villeneuve wasn't going to miss anything either. So much so that during the car ride, she followed a two-hour conference call at her work. Nothing is too beautiful!

“Tom Brady is a big part of our lives,” she said, while her partner nodded, not at all jealous.

After all, he could console himself greatly. Julie spent many afternoons and evenings with handsome Tom, but every morning she breakfasted with Vincent, and recounted the previous day's exploits in the field.