New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are a National Football League team based in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots were founded in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League and joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL Merger.

Related Topics:
New England - National Football League - Foxborough - Massachusetts - 1960 - American Football League - AFL-NFL Merger

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:Founded: 1960

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:Formerly known as: Boston Patriots (1960-1970)

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:Head coach: Bill Belichick (since 2000)

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:Home field: Gillette Stadium (since 2002)

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:Previous home fields:

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::Nickerson Field (1960-1962)

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::Fenway Park (1963-1968)

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::Alumni Stadium (1969)

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::Harvard Stadium (1970)

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::Foxboro Stadium (1971-2001)

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:Uniform colors: Blue, Red, Silver, and White

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:Helmet design: A man's face in silhouette, wearing a red-white-and-blue tricorn hat. The man's sideburns and stylized hat led to the nickname "Flying Elvis"

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:Mascot: Pat Patriot

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