New England Patriots Football Vintage Sports Schedules
The New England Patriots, originally named the Boston Patriots, joined the American Football League in 1960. In 1971, the relatively new NFL team officially changed their name after moving to Foxboro Stadium. New England memorabilia collectors and long-time Patriots football fans may be interested in these vintage schedules from both periods.
What sizes and styles are the vintage Patriots football schedules?- Magnet: The New England magnet schedule is the same size as a business card. The business sponsoring the manufacturing of the magnets will usually have their contact information printed right next to the New England Patriots schedule.
- Matchbook: These vintage Patriots schedules are printed on the exterior of matchbooks. The New England miniature calendars are approximately 2 inches tall. Some of them will simply list the Patriots home games.
- Pocket : New England Patriots pocket calendars are approximately 4 inches by 9 inches when set out flat. When folded, they are roughly the size of a business card and easy to fit into your pocket.
- Sticker: These Patriots stickers are 2 inches by 3 inches, and they have the schedule behind a cover. Simply peel to reveal the Patriots vintage schedule for that year.
There are both autographed and non-autographed vintage New England regular-season calendars available. Depending on your preference, you may be interested in an original or reproduction signed schedule. Collectors of black-and-white Patriots memorabilia might find something for their collection as well.
Do the New England vintage calendars have the Patriots logo?The Patriots have had different logos and uniforms. The vintage calendars usually show the logo for that specific season. Some of them show New England's uniform from that time as well.
What teams does New England play at Gillette Stadium?- AFC East: The New England vintage calendars show the NFL teams that were rivals in the AFC East division. Those teams are the New York Jets, the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, the Buffalo Bills, and the Miami Dolphins.
- Other AFC and NFC teams: In addition to their AFC East rivals, the Patriots play teams from other AFC divisions during the year. The schedule depends on how teams fared the previous season. The Patriots also play teams from an NFC division on a rotating yearly basis. Some teams from the NFC that the New England Patriots have played on occasion at Gillette Stadium include the Seattle Seahawks, the Atlanta Falcons, and the Green Bay Packers, to name a few.