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New England Patriots
Founding Year
The New England Patriots were established in 1959 as the Boston Patriots, part of the American Football League (AFL).1)
Name Change
The team changed its name to the New England Patriots in 1971 after relocating to Foxborough, Massachusetts.2)
Original Home Field
The Patriots originally played their home games at various stadiums in the Boston area, including Fenway Park.3)
Gillette Stadium
Since 2002, the Patriots have called Gillette Stadium in Foxborough home.4)
Most Super Bowl Appearances
The Patriots hold the record for most Super Bowl appearances, with 11 trips to the big game.5)
Six Super Bowl Titles
The Patriots have won six Super Bowl championships (2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016, 2018), tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the second-most in NFL history.6)
First Super Bowl Victory
The Patriots won their first Super Bowl in 2001, defeating the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI.7)
Bill Belichick
Head coach Bill Belichick is widely considered one of the greatest coaches in NFL history, leading the team to six Super Bowl victories.8)