Question

What current team changed its name twice in 1971? This team used one name thru the 1970 season, switched to a new name in the offseason, then switched to another name a month later (which is still the franchise’s name).

Answer

New England Patriots. They were the Boston Patriots from 1960-1970, switch to “Bay State Patriots”, and switched again a month later after realizing the Bay State Patriots would be shortened by some to the “B.S. Patriots”.