Club History
25 entries in the New England Patriots compendium.
Club History — Era Chart
Bill Parcells Coaching EraThe Big Tuna led the Patriots to their second Super Bowl appearance in 1996.First Super Bowl Appearance (XX)The Bears' dominant defense and the Patriots' Cinderella run defined Super Bowl XX.Tom Brady Draft SelectionTom Brady's 2016 season: suspension, record-setting play, and a historic Super Bowl comebaDrew Bledsoe Quarterback TenureThe quarterback who rebuilt the Patriots and paved the way for a dynasty.AFL Founding in 1960Every starting quarterback for the New England Patriots since 1960.Bill Belichick Head Coach HireThe architect of a dynasty who turned a struggling franchise into an NFL juggernaut.AFC East Division DominanceA dynasty built on consistency, turning division supremacy into a twenty-year standard.Six Super Bowl Titles RecordSix rings show what grit and genius can build.Three-Peat Dynasty EraThree championships in four seasons forged an enduring legacy of dominance.Perfect Season Loss (2007)The greatest regular season in history ended with the most painful Super Bowl loss.Tom BradyThe greatest quarterback of all time, with seven Super Bowl victories and countless recordBill BelichickHead coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels and eight-time Super Bowl champion.Super Bowl XXXVIThe upset that launched a dynasty.Snow Plow GameThe Snowplow Game: a 3–0 Patriots win decided by a convict on work release clearing a spotAndre TippettThe linebacker who holds the Patriots' franchise record with 100 career sacks and anchoredRichard SeymourThe versatile defensive lineman who anchored three championship squads before joining the John HannahAmerican football playerBill Parcells Head CoachThe Big Tuna brought grit, discipline, and a Super Bowl appearance to Foxborough.Raymond Berry LegacyThe Patriots' original superstar who set the gold standard for receivers before the modernErnie Accorsi InterimThe GM who briefly took the helm when the dynasty's architect stepped away.Belichick Hiring EraThe architect of a dynasty, turning discipline into six championships.Foxboro Stadium EraThe windy home ground where the Patriot identity took root before Gillette.Super Bowl XXXVIII WinA defensive masterpiece and a clutch quarterback performance sealed a second dynasty titlePerfect Season BidSixteen wins, one dream: The quest for an unbeaten Super Bowl glory.Super Bowl XXXI RunThe 1996 Season: A Transition Year Without a Playoff Run.
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