What is the New England Patriots' mascot, and why?

"Pat Patriot is the mascot of the New England Patriots, a National Football League franchise. He is a soldier of the American Revolution. The logo version of Pat wears a tricorner hat and a Continental Army uniform. This was the Patriots' official insignia until 1993, when it was replaced by the current logo. read more

"Pat Patriot is the mascot of the New England Patriots, a National Football League franchise. He is a soldier of the American Revolution. The logo version of Pat wears a tricorner hat and a Continental Army uniform. read more

Pat Patriot, commonly referred to as "Pat The Patriot," is the mascot of the New England Patriots, a National Football League (NFL) franchise based in Foxborough, Massachusetts. He is depicted as a soldier of the American Revolution. The logo version of Pat wears a tricorne hat and a Continental Army uniform. read more

The New England Patriots are members of the Eastern Division, AFC in the NFL. They used to be called the Boston Patriots but changed their name after relocating to Foxborough. (Even though Foxborough is a suburb of Boston.) The "Pats" made it to the playoffs four times before qualifying for a Super Bowl. read more