In terms of achievement and fanbase size, the New England ... For the Patriots, it all began in 1959, when the Boston businessman Billy Sullivan secured the franchise for the upstart AFL.

While he was never a superstar, Sam Cunningham is the New England Patriots ... his pop as a runner. The Patriots took full advantage of this and had Nance lead the AFL in carries three times.

earning AFL All-Star honors four times and making the Patriots All-1960s Team. Corey Dillon is next on Stevenson's list to pass, who amassed 3,180 yards in three seasons with New England.