Patriots United

Every so often a sports team comes along and captures the imagination and heart of not only its own fan base, but of all sports fans. The 1969 New York Mets, the 1980 US Olympic Hockey team, Jim Valvano's 1983 North Carolina State basketball team, to name a few. In 2001, it was the New England Patriots. In a year when "United We Stand" never rang truer, the Patriots epitomized that philosophy. When they finally marched into the Louisiana Superdome and were announced not as individuals, but as one, the world realized what New England fans already knew - this team was special. Three hours later, they were world champions. One last-second, heart-stopping, game-winning field goal washed away 42 years of trials and tribulations. Finally, the postgame celebration of red, white and blue confetti rained down on our team. Finally, the Lombardi Trophy was being held over the heads of Patriots. Re-live all the emotion from the Patriots amazing season, from draft day to Super Sunday, in this masterfully crafted, official keepsake filled with never-before-published photos and stories. Through its pages, capture the essence of what it meant to be a Patriot. The 2001 Patriots, under the guidance of Head Coach Bill Belichick, scoffed at adversity, never wavered and seized their moment of glory. In Belichick's own words, 2001 was "Our Time."