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Because team owner Billy Sullivan wanted a stadium in Boston and was refused; he looked to Rockingham, New Hampshire for a site for a stadium, then writer Ron Hobson, whose father ran a horse track near Foxboro, MA, convinced all involved to build a stadium on land near the horse track. The stadium was quickly built and it opened in August 1971. With the decision to move to a new stadium, Sullivan wanted to change the team name to reflect the region as opposed to just Boston; he initially chose the name Bay State Patriots (February 1971), but when it was belatedly realized the press would use the shorthand BS Patriots, the name was changed (March 1971) to New England 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.
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
Are the New England Patriots named after a state?
No, there is no state known as New England. They are named after a region in the Northeastern corner of the United States, called New England. That region consists of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Massachusetts, where the New England Patriots' stadium is located.
Who was named MVP in the Super Bowl between the Patriots and the Eagles?
Deion Branch, Wide Receiver for the New England Patriots.
Was there a player named Jerry Waters from the New England Patriots?
No. There is no player named Jerry Waters in the Patriots list of alumni or in the NFL Playerscurrent or historical database.
What is Bella thorne's favorite football team?
New England Patriots
What football teams are named after something in history?
The New England Patriots and the San Francisco 49ers.
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
Who was the winner of Super Bowl xxxix?
New England patriots
Who is the Indy Colts main rival?
It always had and always will be the New England Patriots.
Who did the giants beat in 2008 Super Bowl?
New England Patriots
Who is better New England Patriots or Miami Dolphins?
new England patriots
