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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).
The New England Patriots are named after the region of the country that they represent.
When the team was first founded in 1959, it wa called the Boston Patriots. The team played within the city of Boston and the name fit the tams location. In 1970, the Patrios moved out of Boston to the suburban community of Foxborough, MA (also known as Foxboro).
Along with the change in location, the franchise changed its name. Partly because they were no longer playing in Boston proper or in its immediate suburbs, and party because of marketing. The team was and is the only professional football franchise in the region. In order to bolster its fanbase in the New England area, the Patriots adopted "New England" as its surname.
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).
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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 team has the most AFC Championship trophies?
The team with the most AFC Championship trophies is the New England Patriots, with 9 total victories. 1985 New England Patriots 31 Miami Dolphins 14 1996 New England Patriots 20 Jacksonville Jaguars 6 2001* New England Patriots 24 Pittsburgh Steelers 17 2003* New England Patriots 24 Indianapolis Colts 14 2004* New England Patriots 41 Pittsburgh Steelers 27 2007 New England Patriots 21 San Diego Chargers 12 2011 New England Patriots 23 Baltimore Ravens 20 2014* New England Patriots 45 Indianapolis Colts 7 2016* New England Patriots 36 Pittsburgh Steelers 17 * - Won Super Bowl
Who is number 27 on the the New England Patriots?
No one is currently number 25 for the New England Patriots.
Who was on the Patriot team in 2001?
Click on the '2001 New England Patriots' link on this page to see the roster of the 2001 New England Patriots.
Are the New England Patriots from Boston?
Yes
What NFL team is called winged patriots?
There are no teams called the winged patriots, there is a team called the New England Patriots.
What were the New England Patriots called before they were New England?
They were known as the Boston Patriots from 1960-1970. They changed their name in February 1971 to the Bay State Patriots but changed it in March 1971 to New England Patriots.
Why are the patriots called patriots?
Supporters of the American Revolution were called patriots, and a lot of the American Revolution took place in New England.
Why are the patriots called the patriots?
Supporters of the American Revolution were called patriots, and a lot of the American Revolution took place in New England.
What is Bella thorne's favorite football team?
New England Patriots
Are the Patriots in Massachusetts?
The New England Patriots do practise and play their home games in Foxboro,Massachusetts, but since there are no other football teams in New England, they aren't just for the people of Massachusetts, but for all of New England.
What is patriots stadium called?
The New England Patriots play their home games at Gillette Stadium.
Which team called the first timeout in super bowl 2012?
New England.
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
What football team are called the proud Americans?
The New England "Patriots"
What nfl team called American forefathers?
The New England Patriots.
What is the main adresss of the New England Patriots?
The address of the New England Patriots is: The New England Patriots 1 Patriot Place Foxboro, Ma. 02035
