Despite finishing in last place in their inaugural season, the Boston Patriots were able to turn the corner quickly and become one of the American Football League's best teams over the seasons that followed. After going 5-9 in 1960, the Patriots were able to follow it up with two consecutive 9-4-1 seasons. Neither was enough to earn the franchise a trip to the championship game, however.
It all changed in 1963, when Boston had one of the league's best defenses to go along with a similarly productive offense – a team that featured a total of 11 AFL All Stars.