The New England Patriots have retired the following numbers: * 20 Gino Cappelletti * 57 Steve Nelson * 78 Bruce Armstrong * 79 Jim Hunt * 89 Bob Dee * 40 Mike Haynes * 73 John Hannah * 56 Andre Tippett Of those players, only three are in the Hall of Fame - Mike Haynes, John Hannah and Andre Tippett.
These numbers have been retired by the New England Patriots:
: 20 -- Gino Cappelletti : 40 -- Mike Haynes : 57 -- Steve Nelson : 73 -- John Hannah : 78 -- Bruce Armstrong : 79 -- Jim Lee Hunt : 89 -- Bob Dee
Offensive lineman John Hannah, who played with the Patriots between 1973-1985, was elected to Pro Football's Hall of Fame in 1991. Hannah's jersey number, #73, has been retired by the Patriots.
Terrell Owens (T.O.) has never been a member of the New England Patriots.
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The Patriots have been known as:The Boston Patriots 1960-70The Bay State Patriots (1 month only, 2/71-3/71)The New England Patriots 1971 to Present
The Patriots have been known as:The Boston Patriots 1960-70The Bay State Patriots (1 month only, 2/71-3/71)The New England Patriots 1971 to Present
: These numbers have been retired by the Miami Dolphins : : 12 -- Bob Griese : 13 -- Dan Marino : 39 -- Larry Csonka
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The Patriots had not been formed in 1950 - they would be formed in 1960.
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John Monaco, Sr. and John Monaco, Jr were awarded the 2008 New England Patriots fan of the year award. The 2009 Patriots fan of the year award has not been announced as of yet.
Homer Post has never been on an active roster for the Patriots.