New England Patriots

 

The New England Patriots are a professional American football team that plays in the National Football League (NFL). They play in the AFC East division of the American Football Conference (AFC). The Patriots play their home games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. 

History:

The Patriots were founded in 1959 by Boston businessman Billy Sullivan Jr. 

The Patriots were originally called the Boston Patriots from 1960–1970 

The Patriots joined the NFL in 1970 after the American Football League (AFL) merged with the NFL 

Robert Kraft purchased the Patriots in 1994 

Team colors and mascot: 

The Patriots' team colors are nautical blue, red, new century silver, and white

The Patriots' mascot is Pat Patriot

The Patriots' fight song is "I'm Shipping Up to Boston"

Notable achievements:

The Patriots have won six Super Bowl titles, in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016, and 2018 

Bill Belichick is the Patriots' winningest coach 

Tom Brady holds the Patriots' record for most career passing yards