New England Patriots former head coach Bill Belichick. Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

Bill Belichick takes out full-page newspaper ad thanking Patriots fans

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 2/4/24

Bill Belichick had a classy gesture for New England Patriots fans on Sunday. He took out a full-page ad in the Boston Globe thanking Patriots fans for their support during his 24-year tenure as the team’s head coach.

He praised fans for their passion and even threw in a joke about his infamous cut-off hooded sweatshirts and grumpy press conferences.

Bill Belichick’s full-page thank you to Patriots fans in today’s Boston Globe.

“Six times, you packed Boston by the millions for parades that were truly a two-way expression of gratitude and love. The images from those days are burned in my memory.” pic.twitter.com/Q5IiONHmnr

— Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) February 4, 2024

Belichick led the Patriots to six Super Bowl titles. He had an overall record of 266-121 in the regular season and 30-12 in the playoffs. He is viewed by many as the greatest coach of all time, and his gratitude for Patriots fans will undoubtedly be reciprocated the first time he returns to Gillette Stadium.

The 71-year-old Belichick is just 15 wins shy of breaking Don Shula’s record of 347 combined regular-season and playoff victories for an NFL coach. He wants to continue coaching, but he did not land a job this hiring cycle. Belichick is expected to explore a different career avenue at least for the 2024 season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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