How is Kevin Youkilis related to Tom Brady? Former MLB star and NFL legend's relationship explored

Kevin Youkilis and Tom Brady are two of the biggest names in American sports history. Youkilis is a legendary baseball player who played for the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, and New York Yankees.

Tom Brady, meanwhile, is a future first-ballot Hall of Fame quarterback who played for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his time in the NFL.

Kevin Youkilis and Tom Brady are related. Youkilis is Tom Brady's brother-in-law, having married the quarterback's elder sister, Julie.

While Julie's little brother was the face of Boston sports during his run with the ultra-dominant New England Patriots, her husband was proving his worth weekly on the baseball diamond.

How did Kevin Youkilis and Tom Brady's sister Julie meet?

Kevin Youkilis and Julie Brady met at a fundraiser in 2010. Due to Tom Brady's stature, Youkilis was reasonably nervous about approaching her. He eventually asked her out and they began dating. The couple married in 2012.

While this happened to be Julie Brady's first marriage, it wasn't the Boston Red Sox icon's first. Kevin Youkilis was previously married to Enza Sambataro, and the couple held a wedding ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, though they never formalized their marriage. The couple split up in 2010.

About two years later, Youkilis got engaged to Julie Brady. The couple married in April at a quiet ceremony in New York City. The couple now lives in Los Gatos, California, with their children.

Kevin Youkilis' baseball legacy

Kevin Youkilis was one of the best players of his generation. He played for three iconic franchises in his stellar 10-year baseball career. He was a Gold Glove Award-winning first baseman, once holding the record for most consecutive errorless games at first base.

He was heralded by his peers and the media, as he was a three-time MLB All-Star, two-time World Series Champion, and winner of the 2008 Hank Aaron Award.

Kevin Youkilis was a gritty player during his heyday, known for his scrappiness, dirt-stained jerseys, home-plate collisions and strange batting stance. He excelled despite not having a prototypical athlete's physique.

Youkilis was named to the Sporting News' list of the 50 greatest players in baseball, ranking No. 36 on the list in 2009, No. 38 in 2010, and No. 35 in 2011. He was a trailblazer and elite performer for most of his MLB career.