It’s a New England sports holiday: Tom Brady’s birthday

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Welcome to what has become a New England sports holiday of sorts.

Happy birthday, Tom Brady.

If recent history is any indication, the crowd at Patriots training camp will be tuning up its collective voice for the first Brady birthday song shortly after 9:30 a.m. ET, which is when players should start arriving for the start of the 9:45 a.m. practice. There also should be no shortage of birthday signs in the crowd, as the vibe has been festive every Aug. 3.

Tom Brady, who will celebrate his 39th birthday on Wednesday, is the oldest non-kicker in the NFL. AP Photo/Steven Senne

This is No. 39 for Brady, which serves as a reminder of time passing, and also how he is the oldest non-kicker currently on an NFL roster (via ESPN’s Stats & Info).

K Adam Vinatieri (Colts) — 43

K Matt Bryant (Falcons) — 41

K Phil Dawson (49ers) — 41

P Shane Lechler (Texans) — 39

QB Tom Brady …

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