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The Patriots have their own Hall of Fame located at Gillette Stadium to honor past players and contributors.[([[https:// | The Patriots have their own Hall of Fame located at Gillette Stadium to honor past players and contributors.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Pat Patriot ===== | ||
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+ | The team’s mascot, "Pat Patriot," | ||
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+ | ===== Red, White, and Blue ===== | ||
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+ | The Patriots’ team colors of red, white, and blue reflect the patriotic theme of the franchise.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Robert Kraft ===== | ||
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+ | Since 1994, Robert Kraft has been the owner of the Patriots, and his leadership is credited with transforming the franchise into a powerhouse.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Snow Bowl ===== | ||
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+ | The 2001 AFC Divisional playoff game against the Raiders, known for its heavy snowfall and the Tuck Rule, is legendary in NFL history.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Brady' | ||
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+ | Tom Brady orchestrated the biggest Super Bowl comeback ever in Super Bowl LI, overcoming a 28-3 deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Deflategate ===== | ||
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+ | The Patriots were involved in a major controversy in 2015, known as " | ||
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+ | ===== Gronk ===== | ||
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+ | Tight end Rob Gronkowski, known as " | ||
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+ | ===== Most Consecutive Playoff Appearances ===== | ||
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+ | The Patriots have made 11 consecutive playoff appearances from 2009 to 2019, the most in NFL history.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Patriots’ Rivalries ===== | ||
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+ | The Patriots have fierce rivalries with the New York Jets, the Buffalo Bills, and the Indianapolis Colts, among others.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Most Wins In A Decade ===== | ||
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+ | The Patriots hold the record for the most wins in a decade, with 125 victories from 2000 to 2009.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== First AFL Title ===== | ||
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+ | The Patriots won their first AFL divisional title in 1963, before joining the NFL in the 1970 merger.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Greatest Show On Turf ===== | ||
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+ | The Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams, known as the " | ||
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+ | ===== The " | ||
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+ | The team is known for its no-nonsense approach, often referred to as the " | ||
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+ | ===== 20 Straight Winning Seasons ===== | ||
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+ | From 2001 to 2019, the Patriots had 20 consecutive winning seasons, tied for the longest streak in NFL history.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Most Playoff Wins ===== | ||
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+ | The Patriots have the most playoff victories of any NFL franchise.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Spygate ===== | ||
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+ | In 2007, the Patriots were fined for videotaping opposing coaches' | ||
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+ | ===== First Super Bowl MVP ===== | ||
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+ | 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:// | ||
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+ | ===== Largest Super Bowl Victory Margin ===== | ||
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+ | 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:// | ||
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+ | ===== Oldest QB To Win a Super Bowl ===== | ||
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+ | At age 41, Tom Brady became the oldest quarterback to win a Super Bowl in 2019 (Super Bowl LIII).[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Four-Time Super Bowl MVP ===== | ||
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+ | Brady holds the record for the most Super Bowl MVP awards, with four.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== First Team with Three Super Bowls in Four Years ===== | ||
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+ | The Patriots became the first team in the salary cap era to win three Super Bowls in four years (2001, 2003, 2004).[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== 50th Anniversary ===== | ||
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+ | In 2009, the Patriots celebrated their 50th anniversary as a professional football team.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Julian Edelman ===== | ||
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+ | Wide receiver Julian Edelman, a key player in multiple Super Bowls, won the Super Bowl MVP award in 2018.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Belichick' | ||
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+ | Before becoming the Patriots’ head coach, Belichick was known for his defensive schemes, particularly during his time with the New York Giants.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Most Points In 2007 Season ===== | ||
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+ | In 2007, the Patriots set a record for the most points scored in a season (589).[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== 2001’s Surprise Run ===== | ||
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+ | The Patriots were huge underdogs in the 2001 playoffs but went on to win the Super Bowl, marking the start of their dynasty.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== First Overtime Super Bowl ===== | ||
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+ | Super Bowl LI, where the Patriots defeated the Falcons, was the first Super Bowl to go into overtime.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Brady’s 500 Touchdowns ===== | ||
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+ | Tom Brady is one of only a few quarterbacks in NFL history to throw over 500 career touchdown passes.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Belichick’s 300 Wins ===== | ||
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+ | In 2019, Bill Belichick became the third coach in NFL history to win 300 career games, joining Don Shula and George Halas.[([[https:// |