"Starting in 2001, Boston's four major sports teams delivered 12 championships in 18 seasons, including the Patriots' six Super Bowl wins. Those lucky enough to grow up during those years when Boston called itself "Title Town" never went more than two years before getting to skip school again for another championship celebration. "It was like parades on parades on parades," said Jenna Freni, 24. "It was awesome.""
"So, it was quite the shock to many when star quarterback Tom Brady left, the Pats parades paused, and fans found themselves suffering through a painful Patriots drought, -- for those of six long years. "Dude, I was in a dark place," said Lafferty. "I was like, 'Is it always going to be like this? Are we not going to win for ever?'""
Seattle Seahawks fans sought their second Lombardi Trophy while New England Patriots fans aimed for a seventh and an end to a six-year losing drought. Boston's four major sports teams produced 12 championships in 18 seasons beginning in 2001, including the Patriots' six Super Bowl wins. Fans who grew up during that run experienced frequent celebrations and parades and considered championships a regular occurrence. The departure of quarterback Tom Brady coincided with a pause in celebrations and a marked drop-off in Patriots success. Many fans described the drought as a dark, agonizing period before hopes rose again.
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