As we embark on the 60th Anniversary of the Patriots first season, our celebration of 60 incredible Patriots years continues. But to get to this point, may things must have happened. The Hall takes a look at the first plays, players, and moments in Patriots history.
Regular Seasons
First Rushing Attempt – Jim Crawford September 9, 1960
First Rushing Touchdown – Walt Livingston September 17, 1960
First Pass Attempt – Ed “Butch” Songin September 9, 1960
First Pass Completion – Ed “Butch” Songin September 9, 1960
First Passing Touchdown – Ed “Butch” Songin September 9, 1960
First Reception – Jim Colclough September 9, 1960
First Touchdown Reception – Jim Colclough September 9, 1960
First Field Goal – Gino Cappelletti September 9, 1960
First Point – Gino Cappelletti September 9, 1960
First Sack – Bob Dee September 9, 1960
First INT – Chuck Shonta September 9, 1960
First Fumble Recovered for a Touchdown – Chuck Shonta September 17, 1960
First INT returned for a Touchdown – Don Webb September 23, 1961
Playoffs
First Playoff Rushing Attempt – Ron Burton December 28, 1963
First Playoff Rushing Touchdown – Andy Johnson December 18, 1976
First Playoff Pass Attempt – Vito “Babe” Parilli December 28, 1963
First Playoff Pass Completion – Vito “Babe” Parilli December 28, 1963
First Playoff Passing Touchdown – Vito “Babe” Parilli December 28, 1963
First Playoff Reception – Ron Burton December 28, 1963
First Playoff Touchdown Reception – Larry Garron December 28, 1963
First Playoff Field Goal – Gino Cappelletti December 28, 1963
First Playoff Point – Gino Cappelletti December 28, 1963
First Playoff Sack – unknown
First Playoff INT – Ross O’Hanley December 28, 1963
First Playoff Fumble Recovered for a Touchdown – Johnny Rembert December 28, 1985
First Playoff INT returned for a Touchdown – Todd Collins December 28, 1987
Super Bowls
First Super Bowl Rushing Attempt – Craig James January 26, 1985
First Super Bowl Rushing Touchdown – Curtis Martin January 26, 1997
First Super Bowl Pass Attempt – Tony Eason January 26, 1985
First Super Bowl Pass Completion – Steve Grogan January 26, 1985
First Super Bowl Passing Touchdown – Steve Grogan January 26, 1985
First Super Bowl Reception – Tony Collins January 26, 1985
First Super Bowl Touchdown Reception – Irving Fryar January 26, 1985
First Super Bowl Field Goal – Tony Franklin January 26, 1985
First Super Bowl Point – Tony Franklin January 26, 1985
First Super Bowl Sack – Dennis Owens January 26, 1985
First Super Bowl INT – Ty Law February 3, 2002
First Super Bowl Fumble Recovered for a Touchdown – Has not occurred
First Super Bowl INT returned for a Touchdown – Ty Law February 3, 2002
First Draft Choice – Ron Burton, RB, Northwestern
First Executive Hired – Mike Holovak, director of player personnel
First Player Signed – Harvey White, QB, Clemson
First Head Coach – Lou Saban
First Logo – Tricorn Hat
First Home Field – Boston University Field
First Game – September 9, 1960. Broncos 13, Patriots 10
First Win – September 16, 1960. Patriots 28, N.Y. Titans 24
First NFL Playoff Appearance – December 18, 1976. Raiders 24, Patriots 21
First Divisional Championship – December 10, 1978
First NFL Playoff Win – December 28, 1985. Patriots 26, N.Y. Jets 14
First AFC Championship – January 12, 1986. Patriots 31, Dolphins 14
First Super Bowl Appearance – January 26, 1986. Patriots vs. Bears Super Bowl XX
First Home Playoff Win – January 5, 1997. Patriots 28, Steelers 3
First Super Bowl Win – February 3, 2002. Patriots 20, Rams 17, Super Bowl XXXVI
First Game on Foreign Soil – October 25, 2009. Wembley Stadium in London
First OT Super Bowl Win – February 5, 2017. Patriots 34, Falcons 28 in Super Bowl LI
First Pro Bowler(s) – 1960 Tom Addison, Ross O’Hanley, Bob Dee and Charlie Leo
First All-Pro – Charles Leo in 1961
First League MVP – Gino Cappelletti in 1964
First Comeback Player of the Year – Babe Parilli in 1966
First Defensive Rookie of the Year – Mike Haynes in 1976
First Offensive Rookie of the Year – John Stephens in 1988
First Pro Football Hall of Famer – John Hannah in 1991
First Patriots Hall of Famers – Gino Cappelletti and Nick Buoniconti in 1992
First Coach of the Year – Bill Parcells in 1994
First Ron Burton Community Service Award – Joe Andruzzi in 2003
First Offensive Player of the Year – Tom Brady in 2007
First Draft Choice – Willie McGinest, LB, Southern California
First Win – September 18, 1994. Patriots 31, Bengals 28
First Divisional Championship – 1996
First Playoff Appearance – January 1, 1995. Browns 20, Patriots 13
First Playoff Win – January 5, 1997. Patriots 28, Steelers 3
First AFC Championship – January 12, 1997. Patriots 20, Jaguars 6
First Super Bowl Appearance – January 26, 1997. Patriots vs. Packers in Super Bowl XXXI
First Super Bowl Win – February 3, 2002. Patriots 20, Rams 17, Super Bowl XXXVI
First Back-to-Back Super Bowl Wins – February 1, 2004 Super Bowl XXVIII and February 6, 2005 Super Bowl XXXIX
First Pro Bowler(s) – 1994 T Bruce Armstrong, QB Drew Bledsoe, TE Ben Coates
First All-Pro – Ben Coates in 1994
First League MVP – Tom Brady in 2007
First Comeback Player of the Year – Tedy Bruschi in 2005
First Defensive Rookie of the Year – Jerod Mayo in 2008
First Offensive Rookie of the Year – Curtis Martin in 1995