New England Patriots

Choose an answer from the three choices and True or False offered after each question and then "Check Your Answers" at the end of the quiz.

1. On November 16, 1959, Boston business executive was awarded the eighth and final franchise of the developing American Football League (AFL). Who was the executive?

• Billy Sullivan
• Tim McGraw
• Ira Jones

2. In 1963, they played in the American Football League championship game and lost 51-10. Who did they play?

• Oakland Raiders
• Dallas Texans
• San Diego Chargers

3. In 1991, who was the first Patriot elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

• Steve Grogan
• Andre Tippett
• John Hannah

4. Though he was fired part way through their second season, who was became the first coach of the New England Patriots in 1960?

• Mark Grace
• Darron Sutton
• Lou Saban

5. From 1963 to 1968, where did the Patriots play their home game?

• Fenway Park
• Alumni Stadium
• Harvard Stadium

6. What year did the Boston Patriots become the New England Patriots?

• 1969
• 1970
• 1971

7. Victor K. Kiam was an American entrepreneur and the owner of the New England Patriots? What years did he own the team?

• 1988-1991
• 1992-1997
• 1965-1970

8. What would be the first Super Bowl the Patriots would play in?

• XV
• XX
• XXV

9. #15, who played for the Patriots from 1961 to 1967?

• Steve Grogan
• Corey Dillon
• Babe Parilli

10. Jim Plunkett played for the Patroits from 1971 to 1975. Where did he play college football?

• Boston College
• University of Southern California
• Stanford University

Check Your Answers

1. Billy Sullivan
2. San Diego Chargers
3. John Hannah
4. Lou Saban
5. Fenway Park
6. 1971
7. 1988-1991
8. XX
9. Babe Parilli
10. Stanford University

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