Team History

The team started out in 1983 as the Boston Breakers, owned by Boston businessman George Matthews and former New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Vataha. However, finding a stadium proved difficult. The lack of a professional-quality stadium had stymied previous attempts at pro football in Boston before the Patriots arrived in 1960.

The largest stadium in the region was Schaefer Stadium in Foxborough, home of the Patriots. However, it was owned by the Sullivan family, owners of the Patriots, and Matthews and Vataha were not willing to have an NFL team as their landlord. As a result, their initial choice for a home facility was Harvard Stadium, but Harvard University rejected them almost out of hand. They finally settled on Nickerson Field on the campus of Boston University, which seated only 21,000 people – the smallest stadium in the league. The team’s cheerleaders were called “Heartbreakers”.

Coaching Staff and Front Office

Front office Owner – George Matthews General manager – Randy Vataha Head coaches Head coach – Dick Coury Offensive coaches Offensive Coordinator – Roman Gabriel Quarterbacks – Roman Gabriel Wide receivers – Steve Coury Tight ends – Bill Redell Offensive line – Keith Rowen

Defensive coaches Defensive Coordinator – Doug Kay Defensive line – Curt Jones Linebackers – Dale Lindsey Defensive backs – Doug Kay Special teams coaches Special teams coordinator – Keith Rowen