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They were originally the Oilers but the name changed to the Patriots
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How long has the patriot had there name?
The New England Patriots have had the name Patriots since 1960. They were originally named the Boston Patriots, but in 1971 it was changed to the New England Patriots.
What is the name of the patriots football teams stadium?
The Patriots Stadium is called Gillette Stadium.
Did the patriots football team have another name besides the patriots?
The only nick name the organization has had is the Patriots. The team was originally known as the Boston Patriots The team was renamed the New England Patriots in 1971.They got the name from England. (HISTORY CHECK) When America went to war with England to gain independence, England fought under the nickname "The Patriots" (hints the name "New England Patriots"). Funny how stuff like that works, huh?
Why are the New England Patriots called the patirots?
The original name was the Boston patriots named for all the patriots from the American revolution
How did the patriots feel about the intolerable act?
they hated them thats why they were called the intolerable acts the name was given to them by the patriots
Why are the patriots named the patriots?
The team was a member of the old American Football League and were originally the Boston Patriots because Boston was a hot bed in the American Revolution the team chose Patriots for their name. The mascot wears a three corner hat like men of that era.
What the name given to Americans who supported independence?
Patriots.
Where did the patriots franchise start and in what city?
The Patriots started in the American Football League in 1960. The originally played in and were named the Boston Patriots.
Why are the Patriots called New England?
In 1961, locals submitted names they liked for the new Boston football team in the AFL and the Boston Patriots was the most popular. The name references the central role of Massachusetts in the American Revolution.When the Patriots moved their operations to Foxborough, MA in 1971, they originally chose "Bay State Patriots" as the new name, but it was rejected, and so they settled on New England Patriots (which is more of a regional name).
What are colonists that supported the American Revolution called?
They were called the Patriots.
How old is the New England Patriots?
The New England Patriots were established in 1959. They were originally called the Boston Patriots but were renamed the New England Patriots in 1971 after relocating from Boston to Foxborough.
What NFL team is called winged patriots?
There are no teams called the winged patriots, there is a team called the New England Patriots.
