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 The Patriots have their own Hall of Fame located at Gillette Stadium to honor past players and contributors.[([[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g41573-d1179997-Reviews-The_Patriots_Hall_of_Fame-Foxborough_Massachusetts.html|tripadvisor]])] The Patriots have their own Hall of Fame located at Gillette Stadium to honor past players and contributors.[([[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g41573-d1179997-Reviews-The_Patriots_Hall_of_Fame-Foxborough_Massachusetts.html|tripadvisor]])]
 +
 +===== Pat Patriot =====
 +
 +The team’s mascot, "Pat Patriot," is a revolutionary soldier and has been a symbol of the franchise since the 1960s.[([[https://www.patriots.com/news/history-of-the-uniform-and-logo|patriots]])]
 +
 +===== Red, White, and Blue =====
 +
 +The Patriots’ team colors of red, white, and blue reflect the patriotic theme of the franchise.[([[https://fabrikbrands.com/branding-matters/logofile/new-england-patriots-logo-history-symbol-and-evolution/|fabrikbrands]])]
 +
 +===== Robert Kraft =====
 +
 +Since 1994, Robert Kraft has been the owner of the Patriots, and his leadership is credited with transforming the franchise into a powerhouse.[([[https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/22/business/robert-kraft-new-england-patriots-fortune/index.html|cnn]])]
 +
 +===== Snow Bowl =====
 +
 +The 2001 AFC Divisional playoff game against the Raiders, known for its heavy snowfall and the Tuck Rule, is legendary in NFL history.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkSi2JK98pM|youtube]])]
 +
 +===== Brady's Comeback =====
 +
 +Tom Brady orchestrated the biggest Super Bowl comeback ever in Super Bowl LI, overcoming a 28-3 deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons.[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-super-bowl-li-comeback-tom-brady-james-white-julian-edelman-movie|si]])]
 +
 +===== Deflategate =====
 +
 +The Patriots were involved in a major controversy in 2015, known as "Deflategate," where they were accused of deflating footballs in the AFC Championship Game.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28502507/what-really-happened-deflategate-five-years-later-nfl-scandal-aged-poorly|espn]])]
 +
 +===== Gronk =====
 +
 +Tight end Rob Gronkowski, known as "Gronk," is one of the most dominant and entertaining players in Patriots history.[([[https://www.newsweek.com/rob-gronkowski-retirement-greatest-nfl-tight-end-hall-fame-1373971|newsweek]])]
 +
 +===== Most Consecutive Playoff Appearances =====
 +
 +The Patriots have made 11 consecutive playoff appearances from 2009 to 2019, the most in NFL history.[([[https://theanalyst.com/2024/02/the-longest-playoff-streaks-in-nfl-history|theanalyst]])]
 +
 +===== Patriots’ Rivalries =====
 +
 +The Patriots have fierce rivalries with the New York Jets, the Buffalo Bills, and the Indianapolis Colts, among others.[([[https://blog.ticketmaster.com/biggest-nfl-rivalries/|ticketmaster]])]
 +
 +===== Most Wins In A Decade =====
 +
 +The Patriots hold the record for the most wins in a decade, with 125 victories from 2000 to 2009.[([[https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/patriots-break-their-own-record-for-most-wins-in-a-decade|nbcsports]])]
 +
 +===== First AFL Title =====
 +
 +The Patriots won their first AFL divisional title in 1963, before joining the NFL in the 1970 merger.[([[https://historytimelines.co/timeline/new-england-patriots-nfl|historytimelines]])]
 +
 +===== Greatest Show On Turf =====
 +
 +The Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams, known as the "Greatest Show on Turf," in Super Bowl XXXVI, marking the start of their dynasty.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/326662-the-greatest-show-on-turf-the-dynasty-that-never-was|bleacherreport]])]
 +
 +===== The "Patriot Way" =====
 +
 +The team is known for its no-nonsense approach, often referred to as the "Patriot Way," emphasizing hard work and discipline.[([[https://www.quora.com/What-are-Bill-Belichicks-most-notable-coaching-innovations|quora]])]
 +
 +===== 20 Straight Winning Seasons =====
 +
 +From 2001 to 2019, the Patriots had 20 consecutive winning seasons, tied for the longest streak in NFL history.[([[https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/nfl/nfl-teams-with-the-longest-streak-for-winning-seasons-bm25/|betmgm]])]
 +
 +===== Most Playoff Wins =====
 +
 +The Patriots have the most playoff victories of any NFL franchise.[([[https://www.statista.com/statistics/784525/nfl-team-ranking-by-all-time-postseason-wins/|statista]])]
 +
 +===== Spygate =====
 +
 +In 2007, the Patriots were fined for videotaping opposing coaches' signals in a scandal known as "Spygate."[([[https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/spygate-nfl-scandals-patriots|history]])]
 +
 +===== First Super Bowl MVP =====
 +
 +Tom Brady won his first Super Bowl MVP award in 2001, and he has won a total of five MVP awards in his career.[([[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Tom-Brady|britannica]])]
 +
 +===== Largest Super Bowl Victory Margin =====
 +
 +The Patriots hold the record for the largest margin of victory in a Super Bowl with their 46-10 win over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB3qgMWD27Y|youtube]])]
 +
 +===== Oldest QB To Win a Super Bowl =====
 +
 +At age 41, Tom Brady became the oldest quarterback to win a Super Bowl in 2019 (Super Bowl LIII).[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/02/03/oldest-quarterback-ever-win-super-bowl-tom-brady-john-elway-peyton-manning|si]])]
 +
 +===== Four-Time Super Bowl MVP =====
 +
 +Brady holds the record for the most Super Bowl MVP awards, with four.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39509990/which-athlete-won-most-championship-mvp-awards|espn]])]
 +
 +===== First Team with Three Super Bowls in Four Years =====
 +
 +The Patriots became the first team in the salary cap era to win three Super Bowls in four years (2001, 2003, 2004).[([[https://overthecap.com/analyzing-the-4-patriots-super-bowl-teams-of-the-salary-cap-era|overthecap]])]
 +
 +===== 50th Anniversary =====
 +
 +In 2009, the Patriots celebrated their 50th anniversary as a professional football team.[([[https://www.patriotledger.com/story/sports/pro/2009/03/31/patriots-begin-celebration-50th-year/40269203007/|patriotledger]])]
 +
 +===== Julian Edelman =====
 +
 +Wide receiver Julian Edelman, a key player in multiple Super Bowls, won the Super Bowl MVP award in 2018.[([[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/02/04/julian-edelman-is-your-super-bowl-mvp-is-he-hall-famer/|washingtonpost]])]
 +
 +===== Belichick's Defensive Genius =====
 +
 +Before becoming the Patriots’ head coach, Belichick was known for his defensive schemes, particularly during his time with the New York Giants.[([[https://grantland.com/features/new-england-patriots-bill-belichick-coaching-legacy-super-bowl-seattle-seahawks/|grantland]])]
 +
 +===== Most Points In 2007 Season =====
 +
 +In 2007, the Patriots set a record for the most points scored in a season (589).[([[https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/87721-most-points-scored-in-an-nfl-regular-season-team|guinnessworldrecords]])]
 +
 +===== 2001’s Surprise Run =====
 +
 +The Patriots were huge underdogs in the 2001 playoffs but went on to win the Super Bowl, marking the start of their dynasty.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/x1nzia/are_the_2001_patriots_the_biggest_cinderella/|reddit]])]
 +
 +===== First Overtime Super Bowl =====
 +
 +Super Bowl LI, where the Patriots defeated the Falcons, was the first Super Bowl to go into overtime.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/05/sports/new-england-patriots-beat-atlanta-falcons-super-bowl.html|nytimes]])]
 +
 +===== Brady’s 500 Touchdowns =====
 +
 +Tom Brady is one of only a few quarterbacks in NFL history to throw over 500 career touchdown passes.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2018/12/500-td-club/|profootballhof]])]
 +
 +===== Belichick’s 300 Wins =====
 +
 +In 2019, Bill Belichick became the third coach in NFL history to win 300 career games, joining Don Shula and George Halas.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/bill-belichick-earns-300th-regular-season-win-as-patriots-upset-bills|nfl]])]
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