Tom Brady: ‘True heartbeat’ of Patriots as statue unveiled [Photo gallery]

Tom Brady was the “true heartbeat” of the Patriots dynasty, said team owner Robert Kraft, and for that, a statue was unveiled in his honor Friday evening outside Gillette Stadium. He won’t be forgotten now. • The statue is unveiled as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald) • Fans take pictures as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald) • Fans take pictures as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald) • Kraft and Brady hug as the Patriots unveil a statue of Tom Brady. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald) • It was a perfect night for the unveiling. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald) • The statue is unveiled as the Patriots unveil a stat