On February 3, 2008 the New England Patriots will battle with the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII for the Lombardy Trophy, football's ultimate prize.
New England Patriots — No. 54 - Inside linebacker
New England Patriots (1996-present)
Date of birth: June 9, 1973 Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight: 247 lb (112 kg)
College: Arizona
NFL Draft: 1996 / Round: 3 / Pick: 86
Career Highlights and Awards
- Pro Bowl (2005)
- Co-NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2005)
- 3x Super Bowl Champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, & XXXIX)
On February 16, 2005, Bruschi was taken to a hospital with symptoms including temporary numbness, blurred vision and headaches. Bruschi had suffered a mild stroke. He suffered from a PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale) which is a congenital heart defect. Bruschi was partially paralysed and was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital. After several months of rehabilitation working with Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston, Bruschi announced that he would sit out the 2005 NFL season.
On October 16, 2005, it was announced that Bruschi had been medically cleared to resume playing football and he rejoined the team on the practice field three days later. The Patriots officially activated him on October 29, and he played the following night against the Buffalo Bills. Following the game, Bruschi was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Bruschi played in all but the final game against Miami and was ready for the first playoff game against Jacksonville. He was named the 2005 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, an honor he shared with Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith.
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