TWO PATRIOTS WEARING NO. 61 IN NEW ENGLAND WON THREE SUPER BOWLS EACH

Thewill open theiragainst the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, September 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET, which is now 61 days away.Until the opening kickoff of the season for the Patriots, we'll be counting down each day by looking back at those who have worn each specific jersey number.Since 1960, 10 players have worn No. 61 in New England, and

Thirty years ago, Trevor Francis became the first player in England to be sold for one million pounds. Back in 1979,this fee was a huge milestone in football. So large in fact that Brian Clough actuallypaid 999,999 up front to ensure that the proposition of holding this record didnt go to Francis head. Fast forward to 2009 and Cristiano Ronaldo has