The New England Patriots aren’t the first pro sports team to cheat (see: Deflategate), and it’s “more probable than not” they won’t be the last.
Heck, this isn’t even the first time they’ve cheated.
Which other franchises have stooped to their level? Let’s take a look:
4. New York Knicks
The original Deflategate occurred in 1973, four years before Tom Brady was born. In a 1986 Chicago Tribune article, Phil Jackson admitted that the NBA champs were deflating basketballs during the glory years to affect rebounds and discourage excessive dribbling.