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Tue May 12, 2009 1:53 pm EDT

A look at the AFL legacy uniforms: The 1963 Boston Patriots

By MJD

Eight former AFL teams will wear 1960s throwback uniforms during "legacy games" in the 2009 season. Shutdown Corner takes a look back (or ahead, if you will) at those throwback jerseys in advance of the season. Today, we look at the 1963 Boston Patriots.

These are a strong contender for my favorite among all the AFL throwback uniforms. I'm not sure if I like them because I actually like them, or I just like them because they're what the Patriots wore when I was a wee tike, but the red makes me happy. The shoulder stripes make me happy. Pat Patriot makes me happy.

I think it's a shame that Pat Patriot doesn't exist in the NFL today. Honestly, is he not a superior logo to the Flying Elvis job that currently adorns the Patriots helmets? If Pat Patriot were to fight Flying Elvis, come on ... it's no contest. Pat has that pretty boy begging for mercy in about 15 seconds flat. He doesn't even have a torso.

You know what, let's just skip the middle man here. It's all about Pat Patriot anyway, so the Patriots should forget the throwback uniforms and just dress up like Pat Patriot. Pointy red hats, big red socks over blue boots, white pants that go down just below the knee, and big blue wool coats that are unreasonably frilly around the chest and sleeves.

I don't know if they'd be very practical in a football game, but it would be the most patriotic damn thing I've ever seen.

Many thanks to Football Uniforms Past and Present.

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  1. Michael J
    1. Posted by Michael J Tue May 12, 2009 2:12 pm EDT

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    agreed.
  2. Da Mink Man
    2. Posted by Da Mink Man Tue May 12, 2009 2:21 pm EDT

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    I hate the patriots with a passion, but these old uni's are awesome. I might even hate the team a BIT less if they wore these on a regular basis.
  3. jimmy
    3. Posted by jimmy Tue May 12, 2009 2:22 pm EDT

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    this was before the video camera was invented, when you coached as the game was going on by looking at the field
  4. Cee
    4. Posted by Cee Tue May 12, 2009 2:36 pm EDT

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    i dont care for the patriots either but that is one of the most original and best logos ever!! seriously!!
  5. Jay M
    5. Posted by Jay M Tue May 12, 2009 2:37 pm EDT

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    More catering to the Ma$$holes.....great.
  6. jimmy
    6. Posted by jimmy Tue May 12, 2009 2:43 pm EDT

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    it was a great logo, have to admit it
  7. Aceman
    7. Posted by Aceman Tue May 12, 2009 3:04 pm EDT

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    this logo was so much better than now!!! glad to see it back
  8. Mike
    8. Posted by Mike Tue May 12, 2009 3:23 pm EDT

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    I'm glad that Pat Patriot is making a comeback in recent years...I've seen a lot of throwback jerseys and hats lately and it's pretty awesome.
  9. NewarkYMCA
    9. Posted by NewarkYMCA Tue May 12, 2009 3:37 pm EDT

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    Those Pats uni's remind me of the days before they cheated to win. Wait, they never won anything before cheating! GIANTS BABY!
  10. Wilf
    10. Posted by Wilf Tue May 12, 2009 3:49 pm EDT

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    My Steeler fandom makes it tough for me to not be biased against the Pats, but I've gotta admit that they'd be pretty awesome if they went back to those unis and went back to being the "Boston Patriots." What's with naming yourself after a multi-state region?
  11. andrew s
    11. Posted by andrew s Tue May 12, 2009 3:53 pm EDT

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    Ok whats the deal? There have been 9 posts and noone has told MJD how much they hate him and what a peice of human garbage he is. I like MJD, but its just weird reading the comments on his blog and not a bunch of morons hurling personal insults at him because he doesnt think their favorite team is going to the superbowl. You all dissapoint me.
  12. andrew s
    12. Posted by andrew s Tue May 12, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    *disappoint
  13. Flutie & the Blowfish
    13. Posted by Flutie & the Blowfish Tue May 12, 2009 5:08 pm EDT

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    Agree. It's time to bring back Pat just in time for their 50th anniversary. Jason Taylor and/or Peppers are ready to make the switch in the name of playing for a winner. The dynasty continues!!!!
  14. Jay
    14. Posted by Jay Tue May 12, 2009 5:24 pm EDT

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    i have my money on Pat Patriot over Flying Elvis, KO in the 5th.
  15. DAVE
    15. Posted by DAVE Tue May 12, 2009 5:31 pm EDT

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    Pat patriot is one of my alltime favorite logos... and it makes me happy to.... bucs fan...
  16. The Legend Killer!!!
    16. Posted by The Legend Killer!!! Tue May 12, 2009 5:41 pm EDT

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    once a year they should dedicate 1 weekend of football to throwback jersey's like this.... if they want another game in london this shouldn't be a problem
  17. CoryB
    17. Posted by CoryB Tue May 12, 2009 5:49 pm EDT

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    It's okay to not to be a fan, but at least know what you are talking about when bashing the Patriots. I guess it's an assumption that you actually read these articles versus just looking at the pictures, because if you had read it, you would have been aware that no one is catering to the m [profane]s, that in fact 8 of the original AFL teams will be sporting the throw back jersey's and "today we look at the Patriots" implies that we will see each daily. That would implay that in fact other teams will also be displayed and not just our beloved Patriots. And l love reading how people hate the Pats with a passion, because that means we got you, hate is just a strong as an emotion as love, so either way, you cant get away from us. We own you either way. Keep grasping to your straws though, hopefully they will be enough to make you forget why your team isn't wining and competing for championships nearly every year like the Patriots are. Peace!
  18. Jeff
    18. Posted by Jeff Tue May 12, 2009 6:04 pm EDT

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    i remember when i collected football cards id loved some of the football jerseys that they wore back then chargers, steelers colts and others that we grew up with i would like to see the entire league wear the thrrowbacks during the regular seasons and the playofffs,championships and the super bowl so those who didnt see them back in the days can get a glmpse of what they wore back then and for some of you ican still remember the coke bottles that wasthe best caffine drink you could get your paws on or hands on i would shudder what the cheerleaders wore back tthen not as good as they are now lets here it for those who havent lost tradition or would you like to here about the labrador and the meat loaf that gave us the new meaning of family spirit. talk to ya soon
  19. Jeff
    19. Posted by Jeff Tue May 12, 2009 6:12 pm EDT

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    for some of you dog lovers thats labrador retreiver in the above mentioned and the meat loaf was real trust me .
  20. Jim D
    20. Posted by Jim D Tue May 12, 2009 7:34 pm EDT

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    We Patriots fans are very aware of the bashers and haters, but we know that it su*ks to be you with your losing team, and the jealously you have because the Pats are so good, and you losers have little chance to beat them. So keep on with your pathetic whining, blaming, and crying, we just love to read your typical moron comments....Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
  21. Anthony
    21. Posted by Anthony Tue May 12, 2009 8:39 pm EDT

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    Agreed
  22. jimmy
    22. Posted by jimmy Tue May 12, 2009 9:24 pm EDT

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    you guys haven't won a bowl since 2004, and you talk like you just won one?
    that was 5 years ago,
    don't be like dallas fans, they still think its 1995
  23. jimmy
    23. Posted by jimmy Tue May 12, 2009 9:25 pm EDT

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    agreed?
  24. stickman
    24. Posted by stickman Tue May 12, 2009 9:30 pm EDT

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    Attn Imbeciles!! Get over it! This article is about throw back jerseys and the retro coolness of them! Get over the fact that the Patriots have beaten most of your idiot teams senseless for the past 9 years! Get over the "cheating" thing! They've already proved they can go undefeated and get to the Superbowl without doing the same things all of your teams were doing anyway but didn't get caught! Get over the fact that the Giants over-acheived and escaped the SB with a win! We Patriot fans have moved past all of this and are ready to get on with the business of our annual rite of kicking all of your asses each season. Now it's your turn. Get over it!
  25. jimmy
    25. Posted by jimmy Tue May 12, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    stickman
    ITS OVER
    get over it
    the o-line is weak,(47 sacks)
    the defence can't stop the run
    thingsa change
    the pats time has passed just like the cowboys,49ers,70's steelers,redskins, 60's packers
    the window has closed its back to just being a good team that looses in the playoffs for a couple years
    then the rebiulding begins, a couple years out of the playoffs
    YOU KNOW THE DRILL, IT HAPPENS TO EVERYONE

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