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New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, as frequently referred to by sports writers
and fans, are a professional American football team based in Foxborough,
Massachusetts. They are currently members of the Eastern Division of the
American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League
(NFL). Originally called the Boston Patriots, the ownership changed the
name after relocating the team to Foxborough in 1971. After
forming in 1960 as an original member of the American Football League,
the Patriots joined the NFL in the league merger of 1970.The team advanced to the playoffs four times
before their first Super Bowl appearance, a loss in Super Bowl XX in
1986. The team also lost Super Bowl XXXI in 1997. Between 2001 and 2004,
the Patriots became the second team in NFL history (after the Dallas
Cowboys) to win three Super Bowls in four years (Super Bowl XXXVI,
XXXVIII, and XXXIX). The Patriots are also the seventh team in NFL
history to win consecutive Super Bowls (XXXVIII and XXXIX).
Gillette Stadium is the
home stadium for the New England Patriots football team and the New
England Revolution soccer team. Located in Foxborough, Massachusetts the
facility opened in 2002, replacing Foxboro Stadium. The seating capacity
is 68,756, including 6,000 club seats and 87 luxury suites. The stadium
is owned and operated by American businessman Robert Kraft, who also
owns the Patriots and Revolution.
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