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I think it came from the American Revolution. The "Patriots" were people from England who were in what is now the U.S.(some were in New England), and beleived that they no longer were citizens of England. They fought against the British in the Revolutionay War and won.
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What is patriots name?
A New England Patriots name is Logan Mankins.
What is the origanal name of the patriots?
The Boston Patriots.
What name were the patriots originally called?
They were originally the Oilers but the name changed to the Patriots
What is the patriots full name?
The New England Patriots.
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.
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 New England Patriots get there name?
A fan vote was undertaken when the club was founded in 1959 and votes favored the name Patriots. They were the Boston Patriots until moving from Boston to Foxboro in 1971.
What is the name of the patriots football teams stadium?
The Patriots Stadium is called Gillette Stadium.
What is another name for patriots?
minutemen
What is the New England Patriots star quarterback's last name?
The New England Patriots star quarterbacks last name is Brady.
When did Harvey white 1st sign with the patriots?
The New England Patriots have never signed a player by the name of Harvey White. His name does not appear in the list of New England Patriots Alumni, nor is he on the active roster.
