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Tom Brady Wishes Bill Belichick Happy 64th Birthday

BOSTON (CBS) – Bill Belichick celebrated his birthday on Saturday, and he got some best wishes from the quarterback who's helped him lead the Patriots to four Super Bowl titles.

Saturday marked Belichick's 64th birthday, and Tom Brady took to Facebook for the occasion.

Happy Birthday to the greatest coach of all time! Thanks for taking a shot on me 16 years ago today!

Posted by Tom Brady on Saturday, April 16, 2016

The Patriots also wished Belichick a happy birthday on Twitter while referencing one of the coach's favorite press conference gems.

Saturday is also an important day in Patriots franchise history.

On April 16, 2000, Belichick and the Patriots drafted Brady in the sixth round of the NFL Draft with the 199th overall pick.

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