During his lengthy stint with the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick had some of the greatest accomplishments in NFL history. Belichick departed the “Pats” with 333 victories and six Super Bowl rings in over 25 years. With an emotional letter, the iconic head coach said the club farewell today.
After Belichick took over as head coach of New England in 2000, he quickly began to build a dynasty around quarterback Tom Brady. Brady helped him record 333 wins, 178 losses, and nine AFC championships.
On January 11, Belichick and the Pats’ owner, Robert Kraft, announced the coach’s resignation during a news conference, bringing an end to their romantic relationship.
In a letter that was published in the Boston Globe today, Belichick bid farewell to the New England supporters and added, “I loved coaching here.”
The best fans are you: Belichick
“Nowhere in America are pro sports fans as passionate as in New England,” the HC wrote in a full-page layout that included a photo of Belichick enjoying one of his six NFL victories with the Patriots and white letters on a blue backdrop.
He said, “The Patriots are the only NFL team representing SIX states, but in reality, Patriots Nation knows no borders.” Despite all the difficulties, he did not ignore support: “You braved Foxbhorough’s coldest, wettest, snowiest, and windiest days, and you were undaunted by weather.”
He expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support by noting, “You went both domestically and abroad. You were the last supporters standing at rival stadiums on many an occasion. We cherished it.
He will always carry with him the recollections of his time spent on the squad. “You flocked to Boston in their millions six times for parades that were a true two-way exchange of love and thanks. I can’t get those pictures out of my head.”
