The New England Patriots have been New England's most successful in the 21st century in not having a season were they have a below .500 win percentage. Established in 1960 by local millionaire Billy Sullivan as the Boston Patriots they began their inaugural season 5-9 under Lou Saben. The Patriots only had 2 Wining seasons in the 1960's before turning the page to the 1970's as the New England Patriots were they would have their first stadium known as Sullivan Stadium, named after their Owner.