The New England Patriots legend was once told he looked “like a girl” over his appearance

NFL legend Tom Brady has become known for his clean-cut image.

But the former New England Patriots quarterback once caused a stir by growing long hair and a bushy beard.

Tom Brady had long flowing hair and a bushy beard in 2010
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Tom Brady had long flowing hair and a bushy beard in 2010Credit: Getty

The New England Patriots quarterback was called 'a girl' by Randy Moss over his look
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The New England Patriots quarterback was called ‘a girl’ by Randy Moss over his lookCredit: Getty

Brady as he looks today
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Brady as he looks todayCredit: Getty
Brady’s shaggy look during the 2010 season drew a mixed response from the NFL community.

Fashion experts believed Brady pulled the “caveman” look off.

“I liked the long hair, because not many guys can pull it off,” Madeline Weeks, the fashion director of GQ, told the New York Times.

“He’s so handsome, you can pretty much throw any hair at that face and he’ll look good.”

But during that season, former Patriots teammate Randy Moss told Brady he looked like “a girl” with his flowing locks.

“The week before Moss was traded, Tom Brady and Randy Moss went toe-to-toe and had to be separated when it happened,” CBS Sports insider Charley Casserly said on The NFL Today pregame show.

“One of Brady’s problems with Moss was his behavior as a Patriot.

“Then one of the things that was overheard was Brady telling Moss he needed to cut his beard.

“Moss countered, ‘You need to get your haircut. You look like a girl.’

“Obviously, Brady had problems with Moss’ behavior.”

The following season, Brady cut off his hair after throwing four interceptions in one game.

“There really is something to it sometimes,” Weeks added.

“These guys get superstitious about things.

“Sometimes having long hair is a symbol of confidence, and sometimes when they cut off their hair, it’s done as a real gesture of getting down to business.”