Franchise Firsts

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