The New England Patriots weren’t supposed to beat younger, more talented teams to win their sixth Super Bowl.
So how did they do it? What made the difference as the Patriots eked out improbable playoff victories? First, an overtime win in the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs, with their MVP quarterback. And again, two weeks later in Super Bowl 53 against the Los Angeles Rams. Read more Shirt Tales Part II: How My Lucky Red Sox Shirt Helped the Patriots Win Super Bowl LIII
Amid talk of the different factors that led the Red Sox to their fourth World Series in 15 years, one factor has gone on unnoticed.
Sure, they had great (and high-priced) talent and great chemistry. Some claimed having a new manager in Alex Cora changed the culture and helped them keep their competitive edge over a long season (based on his experience as bench coach for last year‘s champs, the Houston Astros). While others pointed that a number of these players had strong motivation for redemption. But so did the Los Angeles Dodgers, who made it to the World Series last year and lost – and did not want to come in second again.
What’s the secret factor? Read more Shirt Tales: How My Lucky Shirt Helped the Red Sox Win
