History of the Patriots

The Boston Patriots were a professional American football team that played in the American Football League (AFL) from 1960 to 1969. The team was based in Boston, Massachusetts, and was one of the eight original members of the AFL. During their ten years as an AFL franchise, they won three division titles and appeared twice in the championship game; however, they lost both appearances.

In 1971, after being absorbed into what is now known as the National Football League (NFL), they changed their name to New England Patriots. Since then, under head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady's leadership 2000–2019 season have become one of the most successful NFL franchises with six Super Bowl championships—the most by any NFL organization during that period—and seventeen AFC East titles since 2001 alone making them arguably among greatest dynasties sports history ever seen!

Throughout its existence as an independent franchise or within either league —the Pats had some notable players who left lasting marks on the league’s record books such as Babe Parilli Vito “Babe” Parilli who passed for 25 touchdowns during the 1962 season when he led his squad back-to-back Eastern Division Titles; Mike Haynes first-round pick 1974 draft & cornerback whose interception return yards totaled 1 068 over 8 seasons with the club; Jim Nance two time Pro Bowler fullback/running back rushed for 5 472 yards 56 TDs while playing 11 seasons at Foxboro Stadium before retiring 1981 following illustrious career full accomplishments off the field including induction into Hall Fame 1991 respectively just a few names mention out many talented individuals contributed towards success this storied organization has enjoyed throughout its long history.