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Q: Why did the Boston patriots change to New England?
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Are New England patriots from Boston?

The New England Patriots are currently based in Foxborough, MA. The Patriots used to be based in Boston proper from 1960-1970.


Are the New England Patriots from Boston?

Yes


What city are the New England Patriots from?

Foxboro, Massachusetts which is south of Boston.


Where were the New England Patriots located before playing for New England?

In the 1960s they played in Boston at Nickerson Field, Harvard Stadium, Fenway Park, and Alumni Stadium. In 1970, they moved to Foxborough, they tried to change their name to "Bay State Patriots", but the name was changed after one month, so they called themselves the New England Patriots. They have always played for New England, in Boston.


How long has the patriot had there name?

The New England Patriots have had the name Patriots since 1960. They were originally named the Boston Patriots, but in 1971 it was changed to the New England Patriots.


What were the New England Patriots called before they were New England?

They were known as the Boston Patriots from 1960-1970. They changed their name in February 1971 to the Bay State Patriots but changed it in March 1971 to New England Patriots.


What NFL team plays in Boston?

New England patriots


What was the New England Patriots former name?

The Patriots moved to Foxboro Ma after the 1970 season. Before the move they were known as the Boston Patriots. After moving out of Boston proper to the suburbs the owners of the Patriots decided to change the name to the New England Patriots in order to try to grow their fan base in the New England Region instead of just concentrating on the fan base in Boston.


What are the sports teAMS in Massachusetts?

Boston red sox, new England patriots, Boston bruins, new England revolution, Boston breakers, Boston cannons and more


How old is the New England Patriots?

The New England Patriots were established in 1959. They were originally called the Boston Patriots but were renamed the New England Patriots in 1971 after relocating from Boston to Foxborough.


How many championships have the Boston Patriots won?

The Boston Patriots haven't won any championships, but when they changed their name to the New England Patriots they won 3.


What was the reason for the name New England Patriots?

Locals submitted names they liked for the new Boston football team in the AFL and the Boston Patriots was the most popular