New England Patriots
The New England Patriots unveiled a new logo in 2000 which depicts a silver patriot with a red and navy blue striped hat. The 2000 logo is a mirror image of the one designed in 1993, though a few changes have been made, the deepening of the blue shade.
New England Patriots
1993 - 2000
In 1993, a new logo was unveiled involving the gray face of a minuteman wearing a red, white, and blue hat that begins as a tri-corner and transitions into a flowing banner-like design.
It has become popularly known as the "Flying Elvis."
New England Patriots
1989 - 1993
Patriot Pat in revolution-era outfit hiking a brown football. This logo removed the skin color and made white.
New England Patriots
1972 - 1989
The 1971 logo for the Patriots made very small changes to the color of the logo. The patriot stayed the same, however the skin is now a more realistic skin color.
The Story Behind Patriot Pat from the Cartoonist Who Created Him
In 1960, Boston Globe cartoonist Phil Bissell, working for $25 a day, was handed an assignment that would change his life—and the lives of fans of the brand-new AFL football team coming to Boston. “Sports editor Jerry Nason came to me and he said, ‘They’ve decided to call the team the Boston Patriots. You better have a cartoon ready for tomorrow’s edition.’ I sat down, I drew that cartoon original of Pat in about 45 minutes,” Bissell said. “I thought about it for about two minutes and went to work. I had to get the day’s work out.” Read More...
Boston Patriots
1961 - 1972
From 1961 - 1992, the Patriots used a logo of a Revolutionary War minuteman hiking a football. “Pat Patriot,” the cartoon of a Minuteman preparing to snap a football drawn by the Boston Globe’s Phil Bissell, was chosen as the team’s logo.
Boston Patriots
1960
For their first season, the newly christened Patriots took to the field with a tri-corner blue hat for it's logo.
Evolution of the Patriots Primary Logo
The New England Patriots logo was originally introduced in 1960 as “Pat Patriot,” a detailed illustration of a soldier hiking a football. This old New England Patriots logo became iconic but was replaced in 1993 by the sleeker, more dynamic version seen today. For a visual timeline of this evolution, visit the New England Patriots alternate logo page to see how the designs have shifted with the team's growth.
Today, the New England Patriots logo represents a winning tradition and is proudly worn on helmets, gear, and digital platforms. The New England Patriots logo PNG is perfect for fans and content creators looking for a clean, transparent format. From its detailed beginnings to today’s streamlined look, the logo reflects both history and progress. To learn more or shop official merchandise, visit the Patriots’ website.