E Belichick Unum

http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal.../reiss_pieces/

Another class move by a great organization.

Pats726

Funny how there are so few (NONE at this point) comments on Billy SUllivan being named to the Patriot Hall. Not surprised as I think most here do not remember much about the Pats pre Kraft and then some. Wjile I can say that he did do a lot of things that were not the best for the Pats, if it was not for him, the Patriots might not be a franchise now. Instead, it might be all New York football Giant territory..as THEY were the team pushed and hyped into the area here pre Patriots. I do remember that and I HATED the Giants with a passion. In fact, I still do. Also, even after the merger, it was Billy that got Schaefer Stadium built and although the stadium was the worst in the league, it did have enough seats to keep the franchise here. I do want to congratule the Sullivan family on this honor and I really hope more fans will really look into the history of this team as it's TRUE history has never been told in depth...and certainly it's a roller coiaster one that has resulted in a franchise that is the best. Patriot fans, it's not always been like it is today.

patsfan13

Billy Sullivan is a mized bag, indeed without him we don't have the Pats OTOH, he wasn't a real GOOD owner, the Pats were the joke of the league for much of his tenure.

Classy move by Kraft however. I am real glad we have a great owner now.

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"Some guys play in all-star games, some guys don't. I don't know who picks all those all-star teams. In all honesty, I don't know who picks the combine, for that matter," Belichick said. "How does (Miami-Ohio offensive lineman Brandon) Brooks not get invited to the combine? How did Vollmer not get invited to the combine? I don't know. We can't really worry about that. We just have to try to evaluate them the best we can."

PATSYLICIOUS

Glad Chris Sullivan is finally getting the credit he deserves. Was a BEAST on that line for quite some time

italian pat patriot

well done Mr Kraft

nashvillepatsfan

Pretty much sums it up for me. He's part of the history,,,,good, or bad

NoCal Patriot

You can question many things about Billy Sullivan but one thing that You cannot question is his heart.He brought the Patriots to New England and saved them for New England on more than one occasion.Was He a flawed man ? Sure but We all are but the good out weighs the bad.

E Belichick Unum

After every home game Billy would go ynder the stands at the stadium and schmooze with the fans. He was always gracious and honest. I remember a particularly bad loss against the Raiders, he was close to tears, the loss had cost the team a playoff spot, and there he was, under the stands shaking hands.

Billy wasn't the luckiesy owner, and probably was in over his head on most days, but he was a stand up guy who loved New England and loved his Patriots. He deserves to be in the Hall at Patriot's Place.

pats60

You spoke for many of us fans who admire what Bill did for this team.
What a great article

Brady-To-Branch

Billy should have been the 1st member of the Hall. Yes, his stewardship was less than stellar, but he was able to establish pro football in a baseball town and in a hostile political environment.

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