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History of the NFL New England Patriots |
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The New England Patriots, nicknamed the "Pats" by sports writers and fans,[1] are a professional American football team based in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The owners changed the name from the original Boston Patriots after relocating the team to Foxborough in 1971.
An original member of the American Football League (AFL), the Patriots joined the NFL in the 1970 merger of those leagues. The team advanced to the playoffs four times before appearing in Super Bowl XX in January 1986, losing to the Chicago Bears. The team also appeared in Super Bowl XXXI in 1997, losing to the Green Bay Packers.
Between 2000 and 2005, the Patriots became the second team in NFL history (after the Dallas Cowboys) to win three Super Bowls in four years (Super Bowl XXXVI, XXXVIII, and XXXIX), and the eighth to win consecutive Super Bowls. Their success in the early part of the decade has prompted many to dub the team as a modern NFL dynasty.
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New England Patrios Official Helmet |
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New England Patriots Official Logo |
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Year Founded: 1960
City: Foxborough, Massachusetts
Owner: Robert Kraft
Head Coach: Bill Belichick
General Manager: Scott Pioli
Mascot: Pat Patriot
Superbowl Wins: 3
Home Field: Gillette Stadium (2002-Present)
Team Colors: "Nautical Blue", "New Century Silver", Red, and White |
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