Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced the selection of former head coach Bill Parcells for induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame as a contributor.
"In the early 1990s, the Patriots were in disarray," Kraft said in a statement. "But the hiring of Bill Parcells in 1993, a two-time Super Bowl champion, brought instant credibility to the franchise. We had never had a head coach with his credentials. He was a master motivator and always got the most out of his players. In my first season as owner, he led us on that unforgettable seven-game win streak to qualify for the playoffs.