| − | The '''Boston Patriots''' was the former name of the [[New England Patriots]]. In 1971, the team changed its name from the Boston Patriots to the New England Patriots to better reflect its representation of the entire [[New England]] region. The team was first formed in 1960 by [[Boston]] businessman Billy Sullivan Jr. From 1963 to 1969, the Boston Patriots' home stadium was [[Fenway Park]]. In their last year as the Boston Patriots, 1970, they played at [[Harvard]] Stadium in [[Cambridge]], [[Massachusetts]]. | + | The '''Boston Patriots''' were the former name of the [[New England Patriots]]. In 1971, the team changed its name from the Boston Patriots to the New England Patriots to better reflect its representation of the entire [[New England]] region. The team was first formed in 1960 by [[Boston]] businessman Billy Sullivan Jr. From 1963 to 1969, the Boston Patriots' home stadium was [[Fenway Park]]. In their last year as the Boston Patriots, 1970, they played at [[Harvard]] Stadium in [[Cambridge]], [[Massachusetts]]. |
| − | | Patriots were beaten in the AFL Championship game by the [[San Diego Chargers]] 51-10. | + | | The Patriots were beaten in the AFL Championship Game by the [[San Diego Chargers]], 51–10. |