New England Patriots

Formed in 1961 as the Boston Patriots, the team dropped the city and became the New England Patriots in 1971.

Older helmets

I can't blame the Pats for changing their logo. An American revolutionary snapping the ball to no one? Change is always better than stupid.

Founded in 1960 as the Boston Patriots in the AFL. Moved to Foxboro, Mass., in 1971 and became the New England Patriots.

Logos