After his story went viral, a six-year-old from Plainview had his dream come true thanks to his favorite team.
Xavian Tom Brady Rodriguez’s dream was to meet Tom Brady and see the New England Patriots play in a title game.
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Thousands of people saw his story, and shared it across social media.
It finally landed in front of the eyes of the New England Patriots, who surprised him big time– with field passes to the AFC Championship.
“It was priceless,” said Pedro Rodriguez, Tiny Tom Brady’s dad. “When I got that text, that’s what it felt like. Like I just won the lottery.”
The field passes allowed Rodriguez and his son to be on the field during both team warm-ups.
Rodriguez said they watched former Texas Tech standouts warm-up, including LaAdrian Waddle with the Patriots and Patrick Mahomes with the Chiefs.
Patriots safety, Patrick Chung, sneaked him an autograph. He even met Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who gave him a special gift.
“I was so excited because I have never had a Patriot’s pin before,” Tiny Brady said.
He said Kraft only gives this pin to a selection of people including family, friends, and some fans.
His said his favorite moment of the game, besides a victory for the Patriots, was a short moment he had with the real Tom Brady.
“Tom Brady smiled at me,” Tiny Brady said.
“Imagine the most surprising face you have ever seen,” Rodriguez said. “It was like he was starstruck.”
While Tiny Tom Brady didn’t get to meet his idol, he said the smile and entire experience was more than enough.
“I had not been on a field before and that was my dream come true,” he said.
“I was glad he saw it all. That he got to witness that,” Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez said they both appreciated all the support of his friends, family, and communities, because without it, he said none of this would have ever happened. He also thanked the New England Patriots for the experience of a lifetime.