Test your sports trivia IQ with the ultimate New England Patriots history quiz

Coached by Bill Belichick and led on the gridiron by Tom Brady, the New England Patriots became the NFL’s greatest-ever dynasty. Now the Pats are looking to carry on that winning tradition minus their star QB who headed south to Tampa Bay in 2020 and won another Super Bowl with the Bucs.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS HISTORY QUIZ

How much do you really know about the team that calls Foxborough, Massachusetts home? We’ve compiled the ultimate New England Patriots history quiz to find out…

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS HISTORY QUIZ

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Question 1

Which Patriots name change was rejected by the NFL in 1971?

A	Bay State Patriots
B	American Patriots
C	New England Pats
D	Boston Patriots
E	Beantown Patriots

Question 1 Explanation:

When the Boston Patriots moved to Foxborough they announced they would change their name to the Bay State Patriots. The name was rejected by the NFL, and they opted for New England instead.

Question 2

What number did quarterback Drew Bledsoe wear for the Patriots?

A	Twelve
B	Sixteen
C	Fourteen
D	Ten
E	Eleven

Question 2 Explanation:

From 1993 through 2001, Drew Bledsoe word No. 11 for the Patriots — the same number we wore as a star quarterback for the Washington State Cougars.

Question 3

Which Boston newspaper cartoonist created the Patriots' first logo?

A	Clay Bennett
B	Dan Wasserman
C	Paul Szep
D	Phil Bissell
E	Jerry Holbert

Question 3 Explanation:

Phil Bissell of The Boston Globe developed the "Pat Patriot" logo which was used by the team from its founding through the 1992 season.

Question 4

Which team did the Patriots face in their first Super Bowl?

A	Philadelphia Eagles
B	San Francisco 49ers
C	Chicago Bears
D	New York Giants
E	Green Bay Packers

Question 4 Explanation:

Super Bowl XX featured two teams making their Super Bowl debuts — the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots. Led by MVP Richard Dent, the Bears crushed the Pats 46-10 on January 26, 1986.

Question 5

After Andre Tippett, which Patriot had the next most career sacks?

A	Rob Ninkovich
B	Willie McGinest
C	Mike Vrabel
D	Brent Williams
E	Chris Slade

Question 5 Explanation:

Andre Tippett's 100 career sacks have stood as the standard for the Patriots since his retirement in 1993. Willie McGinest has the second most with 78.

Question 6

Against which team did Patriots QB Tom Brady throw for 517 yards?

A	Cleveland Browns
B	Buffalo Bills
C	San Francisco Giants
D	Pittsburgh Steelers
E	Miami Dolphins

Question 6 Explanation:

On September 12, 2011, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady went 32 of 48 for 517 yards and 4 touchdowns in a road game versus the Miami Dolphins.

Question 7

Who was the first player inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame?

A	Gino Cappelletti
B	Bob Dee
C	John Hannah
D	Jim Lee Hunt
E	Nick Buoniconti

Question 7 Explanation:

In 1991, John Hannah became the first inductee into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. Hannah, an offensive guard, was named to ten consecutive All-Pro teams from 1976 to 1985.

Question 8

Which player is the Patriots career leader in receiving yards?

A	Stanley Morgan
B	Wes Walker
C	Irving Fryar
D	Troy Brown
E	Rob Gronkowski

Question 8 Explanation:

Stanley Morgan, who played for the Patriots from 1977 to 1989, has far and away to most receiving yards for the team with 10,352. Wes Walker has the next most with 7,459.

Question 9

What team did the Patriots beat for their first Super Bowl victory?

A	Philadelphia Eagles
B	New York Giants
C	St. Louis Rams
D	Green Bay Packers
E	Carolina Panthers

Question 9 Explanation:

In 2002, the Patriots defeated the Rams 20–17 in Super Bowl XXVI for the franchise's first league championship of any kind, having suffered three previous losses.

Question 10

What stadium did the Patriots not call home during their AFL days?

A	Schaefer Stadium
B	Havard Stadium
C	Nickerson Field
D	Alumni Stadium
E	Fenway Park

Question 10 Explanation:

Before joining the NFL and relocating from Boston to Foxborough, Massachusetts, the Patriots hopped between four different venues for home games.

Question 11

Which player is the Patriots career leader in rushing yards?

A	Sam Cunningham
B	Kevin Faulk
C	Tony Collins
D	Jim Nance
E	Curtis Martin

Question 11 Explanation:

Sam Cunningham (1973-82) leads the Patriots in career rushing yards with 5,453. His total barely eclipsed the 5,323 yards amassed by Jim Nance (1965-71).

Question 12

Which of the following men was never an owner of the Patriots?

A	James Orthwein
B	Robert Kraft
C	Billy Sullivan
D	Victor Kiam
E	Tom Yawkey

Question 12 Explanation:

Billy Sullivan was the original owner of the Patriots. In 1988, his family sold the franchise to Victor Kiam. Four years later, Kiam sold the team to James Orthwein. Current owner Robert Kraft bought the team in 1994.

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