New England Patriots - Providence, Rhode Island - Rhode Island Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

City Stadium, now known as Conley Stadium, on Standish Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, hosted the first home game of the Boston Patriots football team in 1960. Founded in 1959, the team played at various venues around the area until 1971, settling in Foxboro, Massachusetts. That coincided with the franchise name change to the New England Patriots. A large marker posted beneath the bleachers narrates a specific history of the stadium's professional football significance as it relates to The Pats:

New England Patriots

On August 5, 1960, the Boston Patriots made their New England
debut at City Stadium, now known as Conley Stadium, when they
hosted the Denver Broncos in the inaugural season of the
American Football League (AFL). The Patriots won the game,
43-6, in their pre-season "home" opener.

Notable Players and Personnel for the 1960 Boston Patriots

Player ---- ---- Position ---- ---- Uniform #
Gino Cappelletti ---- WR/K/Db ---- 20 (Retired by Franchise)
Bob Dee ---- DE/DT ---- 89 (Retired by Franchise)
Jim Lee Hunt ---- DT/DE ---- 79 (Retired by Franchise)

Head Coach: Lou Saban
General Manager: Edward McKeener
Owner: Billy Sullivan

1960 Record: 5 Wins, 9 Loses (4th place in the AFL Eastern Division)

2020 New England Patriots
Head Coach and General Manager: Bill Belichick
Owner: Robert Craft

Organization that Placed the Marker: Not listed Year Marker was Placed: Not listed Related Website: Not listed

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