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Celebrating the 1985 Patriots
In honor of the 30-year anniversary of the New England Patriots first AFC Championship team, we present 30 photos of the 1985 Patriots.
Dan Marino, Miami Dolphins quarterback, hits the ground as New England's Andre Tippett puts on the pressure, Nov. 3, 1985. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots wide receiver Irving Fryar (80) runs with the ball after catching a pass during the NFL football game against the New York Jets on November 24, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets won the game 16-13 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Irving Fryar celebration after scoring the New England Patriots only touchdown in Super Bowl XX in New Orleans, Jan. 26, 1986. (AP Photo)
New England Patriots' Irving Fryar (80) takes the ball from Steve Grogan and moves around Seattle Seahawks' end to score in the second quarter of the game in Seattle, Nov. 17, 1985. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
New England Patriots running back Tony Collins carries the ball and looks for room to run during the Patriots 26-14 victory over the New York Jets in the 1985 AFC Wild Card Playoff Game on Dec. 28, 1985 at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
Quarterback Tony Eason (11) of the New England Patriots watches play in 1985. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
New York Jets quarterback Ken O'Brien (7) fumbles the ball as he gets sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett (56) during the NFL 1985 AFC Wild Card playoff game on December 28, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots won the game 26-14. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New England Patriots linebacker Johnny Rembert scores a touchdown on a 15-yard return of a fumble recovery during the Patriots 26-14 victory over the New York Jets in the 1985 AFC Wild Card Playoff Game on Dec. 28, 1985 at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
New England Patriots linebacker running back Tony Collins (33) runs upfield behind center Guy Morris (75) during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Foxboro, Mass., Sept. 8, 1985. The Patriots defeated the Packers 26-20. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
20 October 1985. New England Patriot Quarterback Steve Grogan (14) who played with the Patriots from 1975 thru 1990 on the run in a night game vs the New York Jets in Foxboro Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Jets 20 to 13. (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
10 November 1985. Patriot Quarterback Steve Grogan (14) hands off during a game vs. the Indianapolis Colts in Foxboro. (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
9 DECEMBER 1984. New England Patriot Hall of Fame Guard John Hannah (73) who played for the Patriots from 1973 to 1985 is seen here blocking in a game at Foxboro vs. the Jets. Also seen is Patriot Brian Holloway (76). (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
New England Patriots linebacker Don Blackmon (55) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Lynn Dickey (12) in the end zone for a safety during an NFL game in Foxboro, Mass., Sept., 8, 1985. The Patriots defeated the Packers 26-20. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
New England Patriots running back Mosi Tatupu carries the football and looks for room to run during the Patriots 27-20 victory over the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1985 AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 5, 1986 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1985 AFC Divisional Playoff Game - New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Raiders - January 5, 1986 (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Los Angeles Raiders tight end Todd Christensen protects the football after making a catch during the Raiders 27-20 loss to the New England Patriots in the 1985 AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 5, 1986 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Ange 1985 AFC Divisional Playoff Game - New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Raiders - January 5, 1986 (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
New England Patriots running back Craig James carries the football on a 2-yard touchdown run during the Patriots 27-20 victory over the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1985 AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 5, 1986 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1985 AFC Divisional Playoff Game - New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Raiders - January 5, 1986 (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
New England Patriots head coach Raymond Berry gets a victory ride from his players, Larry McGrew (50) and Johnny Rembert (52) after the Patriots defeated the Miami Dolphins 31-14 in the AFC playoffs, Jan. 12, 1986, at the Orange Bowl in Miami. (AP Photo)
New England Patriots center Guy Morriss (75) gets set to snap the ball while the offensive and defensive line for both teams square off during the NFL Super Bowl XX football game against the Chicago Bears on January 26, 1986 in New Orleans, Louisianna. The Bears won the game 46-10. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
