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History / NFL Records of the New England Patriots
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Quick StatsLeague Championships2004 Super Bowl XXXVIII 2002 Super Bowl XXXVI Conference Championships1985 (AFC) 1996 (AFC) 2001 (AFC) 2003 (AFC) Division Championships1963 (AFL East) 1978 (AFC East) 1986 (AFC East) 1996 (AFC East) 1997 (AFC East) 2001 (AFC East) 2003 (AFC East) Years in Playoffs1963 1976 1978 1982 1985 1986 1994 1996 1997 1998 2001 2003 Retired Numbers#78 Bruce Armstrong #56 Andre Tippett #20 Gino Cappelletti #40 Mike Haynes #57 Steve Nelson #73 John Hannah #79 Jim Lee Hunt #89 Bob Dee Hall of Fame MembersNick Bouniconti 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 and 1976 John Hannah 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985 Mike Haynes 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1989 Raymond Berry 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1989 Previous StadiumsHarvard University (30,898), 1970 Foxboro Stadium 1971- 2001 |
New England Patriots Team History
New England Patriots Franchise InformationFranchise Granted: 1960 First Season: 1960 Franchise History: 1960 - 1969 Boston Patriots (AFL) 1970 Boston Patriots (NFL) 1971 - Present New England Patriots (NFL) The new AFL team originally located in Boston, was named the Patriots because of the area’s heritage as the birthplace of the American Revolution. New England Patriots - Stadium
New England Patriots Chronological HistoryThe team's name is inspired by Boston's role in the American Revolution. From 1976 to 1986, the Patriots made it to the playoff's five times. The Patriots made their first trip to the Super Bowl following the 1985 season, but lost to the Green Bay Packers. 1960 - The Boston Patriots joined the AFL. 1963 - The Patriots tie for the Eastern Division Title. 1970 - The Patriots joined the NFL when the league merged with the AFL. The team re-located to Foxboro and changed their name from The Boston Patriots to The New England Patriots. 1985 - The Patriots lose the Super Bowl to the Chicago Bears 46-10. 1993 - After several dismal years, the Patriots return in force under quarterback Drew Bledsoe who led the NFL in passing yards at the time. The team makes a post-season appearance for the first time in many years. 1995 - The Patriots qualify for the post season. 1996 - The Patriots win the AFC Championship but fall to the Greenbay Packers in the Super Bowl. 2000 - Punter Lee Johnson became the all-time leading punter in NFL history, surpassing Dave Jennings mark of 1,154 punts. Johnson finished the 2000 season with 1,163 punts. 2002 - The Patriots win the Super Bowl 20-17 against the St. Louis Rams. 2004 - After an amazing season of 15 straight victories, The Patriots go on to win the Super Bowl yet again, establishing the second longest winning streak in the history of the NFL. |
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