Super Facts About The New England Patriots

1. They Weren'T The First Pro Football Team To Represent Boston.

2. They Were Founded As The "Boston Patriots."

3. They Won The Afl'S Very First Pre-Season Game.

4. A Tri-Corner Hat Used To Adorn Their Helmets.

5. They Moved A Lot During The 1960S.

6. In 1970 A Fire Broke Out In The Stands.

7. They Were Going To Be Called The Bay State Patriots But There Was A Slight Problem.

8. In The Early Years Their Stadium Had Some Toilet Problems.

9. A Snow Plow Operator Became A Sports Hero In 1982.