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1960-1970 Boston Patriots, 1971-present New England
Patriots
The Patriots were charter members of the AFL in 1960
and played as the Boston Patriots through 1970. Throughout
the franchise's existence, the Patriots have been
frequent contenders. It was, however, most recently
that New England raised their level of success. Three
Super Bowl championships in a four-year span –
wins in Super Bowl XXXVI, XXXVIII and XXXIX - have
assured the Patriots place in NFL history.
First Regular-Season Game:
A 13-10 loss to the Denver Broncos, 9/9/60.
First Regular-Season Win: A 28-24 victory over
the New York Titans, 9/16/60.
First Regular-Season Points: A 35-yard field
goal by Gino Cappelletti vs. the Denver Broncos, 9/9/60.
First Regular-Season Touchdown: A 10-yard pass
from Butch Songin to Jim Colclough vs. the Denver
Broncos, 9/9/60.
First Winning Season: 1961 (9-4-1).
First Playoff Appearance: A 26-8 victory over
the Buffalo Bills in the AFL's Eastern Division Championship
game, 12/28/63.
First Super Bowl Appearance: A 46-10 loss to
the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX, 1/26/86.
First Super Bowl Win: A 20-17 win over the St.
Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI, 2/3/02.
First All-League Selections: LB Tom Addison
and DB Russ O'Hanley, 1960.
First Patriot Elected to the Hall of Fame: G
John Hannah, 1991.
First to Rush 100 Yards in a Game: Ron Burton,
127 yards vs. the Denver Broncos, 10/23/60.
First 1,000-Yard Rusher: Jim Nance, 1,458 yards
(1966).
First to Pass 400 Yards in a Game: Babe Parilli,
400 yards vs. the Oakland Raiders, 10/16/64.
Most Yards Rushing, Career: Sam Cunningham,
5,453 yards (1973-1979, 1981-1982).
Most Yards Passing, Career: Drew Bledsoe, 29,657
yards (1993-2001).
Most Receptions, Career: Stanley Morgan, 534
receptions (1977-1989).
All-Time Leading Scorer: Gino Cappelletti, 1,130
points (1960-1970).
Fewest Yards Rushing Allowed in a Game: In a
41-0 win over the San Diego Chargers on 12/17/61,
the Patriots allowed just two yards rushing.
Most Lopsided Win:
A 56-3 victory over the New York Jets, 9/9/79.
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