back when
in the early 60s used to visit my uncle and he would have the NFL games on every Sunday and then my other Uncle would have Thanksgiving Day games on. LOVED watching the games. Been a season Ticket holder since 1981. New many of the Patriot players from Maurice Hurst, Ty Law who invited me to his home as a rookie, Dave Meggett, Steve Nelson i used to see a few times a week. Ben Coates around 60 plus times, Drew Bledsoe several times a week, Scott Z, Max Lane, Todd Rucci with that crew. Willie McGinest, Chris Slade, Terry Glenn i would see numerous times while shopping before the Stadium entrance at the market and always kind enough for a chat if he had time. Bruce Armstrong (love eating his and Drews buffalo wings if Drew chatted too long). John Hannah pre game chats after retirement, Andre Tippett around Norwood (great guy). Irvin Fryer I used to see out at dance clubs as a rookie and chat including his first weekend after signing. I also knew and met with Johnny Unitas and talked to him. Big hand shake and such big mechanic hands.
I remember the days when I could walk anywhere in the stadium and have a seat and games to the players strike with the fill ins , reDoug Flutie and fans near me with bags over heads that Pats were so bad. Mini mac, Daryl Stingley, Mosi(so sad about passing for such a patriot guy). First row seats used to be 8 Dollars!