Find out about the New England Patriots' original, old name and its origin today.

The New England Patriots is a household name in the NFL franchise, having enjoyed remarkable success throughout its history. Today, the team has won the NFL Championships (Super Bowl) six times.

The New England Patriots' original, old name and origin explained 

The New England Patriots' original or old name was the Boston Patriots, which stood as its name from 1960 to 1970. The name change from the Boston Patriots to the New England Patriots was made in March 1971 to correspond with the team's move to Schaefer Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and to embrace all of New England, according to Wikipedia.

The New England Patriots, then known as the Boston Patriots, were founded in 1960 when Billy Sullivan led a syndicate to purchase the team as part of the AFL.

List of New England Patriots owners 

Billy Sullivan (1959–1988)

Victor Kiam (1988–1992)

James Orthwein (1992–1994)

Robert Kraft (1994-present)

Colours 

The New England Patriots feature different colours, such as nautical blue, red, new century silver, and white.

What conference are the New England Patriots in?

The Patriots are members of the American Football Conference East Division.

Trophies and Achievements 

The Patriots are one of the most successful teams in the NFL franchise, having over six League Championships (Super Bowl) since 2001. The team also have a considerable number of trophies at the conference and divisional levels, with 11 and 22 titles, respectively.