FOXBOROUGH, Mass.- The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon preserves Patriots history as it's made and the 2016 season was one full of milestones and memorable moments en route to the team's fifth Super Bowl championship.
The Patriots historic comeback in Super Bowl LI added a thrilling chapter to the team's storied history documented at The Hall. Guests are able to relive that history through The Hall's many exhibits and can revel in the team's latest Super Bowl glory when they visit the museum's 2016 season exhibit. Artifacts from that championship season currently on display include:
JAMES WHITE SUPER BOWL LI GAME-WORN JERSEY
The jersey James White wore during his outstanding performance in Super Bowl LI. White scored three touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving), including the game-winning rushing touchdown in overtime to beat the Falcons, 34-28. White's performance set Super Bowl records for most points scored in a game (20) and most receptions in a game (14). He also tied the following Super Bowl records: Most touchdowns scored in a game (3) and most 2-point conversions scored in a game (1).
SUPER BOWL LI GAME-WINNING FOOTBALL
The football used on James White's game-winning touchdown run in overtime of Super Bowl LI. The Patriots came back from a 25-point deficit to defeat the Falcons, 34-28, in the first overtime game in Super Bowl history.
BILL BELICHICK SUPER BOWL LI HEADSET
The headset head coach Bill Belichick wore during Super Bowl LI. Belichick is the first head coach in NFL history to win five Super Bowls.
DONT'A HIGHTOWER'S SUPER BOWL LI STRIP SACK FOOTBALL
The football from one of the key plays in Super Bowl LI - Dont'a Hightower's strip sack of Matt Ryan midway through the fourth quarter.
SUPER BOWL LI GAME-TYING FOOTBALL
The football Danny Amendola caught for a 2-point conversion to tie Super Bowl LI with 57 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
JULIAN EDELMAN'S RECORD-SETTING POSTSEASON RECEPTION
The football Julian Edelman caught in the AFC Divisional Round game against the Houston Texans that set the franchise record for postseason receptions. Edelman's eight receptions in the playoff game vs. Houston gave him 76 catches in the postseason - passing Wes Welker (69) for the most in team history. Edelman extended his record to 89 with eight receptions vs. the Steelers in the AFC Championship Game and five receptions vs. the Falcons in Super Bowl LI.
DION LEWIS' GAME-WORN JERSEY FROM RECORD-SETTING PLAYOFF PERFORMANCE
The jersey worn by Dion Lewis in the AFC Divisional Round game vs. the Houston Texans. Lewis became the first player to score a rushing, receiving and kickoff return touchdown in the same postseason game. The football Lewis used to score his 1-yard rushing touchdown in that game is also on display.
LEGARRETTE BLOUNT'S RECORD-SETTING RUSHING TOUCHDOWN
The football LeGarrette Blount used to score his 15th rushing touchdown of the season vs. the Denver Broncos on Dec. 18, 2016. The touchdown set the team's single-season rushing touchdown record that was previously held by Pro Football Hall of Famer Curtis Martin (14). Blount finished the regular season with 18 rushing touchdowns.
TOM BRADY'S RECORD-SETTING WIN
The jersey Tom Brady wore and a football he used in the 26-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Dec. 4, 2016. The win was Brady's 201st of his career, setting a new NFL record for wins by a quarterback.
TOM BRADY REACHES 60,000 PASSING YARDS
The football Tom Brady threw against the New York Jets on Nov. 27, 2016 to surpass 60,000 passing yards in his career. Brady became the fifth quarterback to reach 60,000 passing yards.
GRONKOWSKI TIES, BREAKS FRANCHISE TD RECORD
The footballs Rob Gronkowski caught to tie and break the franchise touchdown record and touchdown receptions record, which were both previously held by Stanley Morgan. Gronkowski scored his franchise-record 69th touchdown and franchise-record 68th touchdown reception on Oct. 30, 2016 against the Buffalo Bills.
BELICHICK WINS 250th CAREER GAME
The sweatshirt head coach Bill Belichick wore during his 250th career win - a 33-13 win over the Cleveland Browns. Only three coaches remain ahead of Belichick on the NFL's wins list - Don Shula (347), George Halas (324) and Tom Landry (270).
PATRIOTS UNVEIL NEW 'COLOR RUSH' JERSEY
The Patriots debuted a new jersey as part of the NFL's "Color Rush" games associated with Thursday Night Football. View the Color Rush jersey punter Ryan Allen wore during the team's 27-0 victory over the Houston Texans on Sept. 22, 2016 at Gillette Stadium.
JIMMY GAROPPOLO GAME BALL
The game ball from Jimmy Garoppolo's first NFL start - a 23-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium - in Week 1 of the 2016 season.
Additionally, The Hall is currently hosting "The Fabric of Football" exhibit featuring iconic professional football jerseys worn throughout the game's history. Visitors can view game-worn jerseys from 41 NFL quarterbacks, including Joe Namath, Dan Fouts, Dan Marino, Joe Montana, Johnny Unitas and John Elway, just to name a few.
For more information call The Hall at 508-698-4800. The Hall is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and active military with ID and $5 for children ages 5 to 12.
ABOUT THE HALL AT PATRIOT PLACE PRESENTED BY RAYTHEON
The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon is the crown jewel of Patriot Place and the only sports and education experience of its kind. Through a dazzling array of interactive multimedia exhibits and artifacts never before viewable by the public, The Hall showcases the tradition of the New England Patriots, explores the history of football in New England and promotes math and science education for thousands of schoolchildren each year. The Hall received a Gold MUSE Award from the American Association of Museums and The Hall's signature film, "Patriots Way," won a CINE Golden Eagle Award. The Hall was named to Boston Globe Magazine's Best of the New, and was a Yankee magazine Editor's Choice recommendation. Tickets to The Hall are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for children 5-12. Children 4 and under are admitted for free. The current hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.TheHallatPatriotPlace.com, visit "The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon" on Facebook, follow @TheHall on Twitter and PatriotsHall on Instagram.
