Cartoonist Phil Bissell, creator of the 'Pat Patriot' logo for the Boston Patriots, dies at 97.

Phil Bissell, the cartoonist who designed the original "Pat Patriot" logo for the Boston Patriots, has passed away at the age of 97. Born in Worcester, Bissell had a long career as a cartoonist for multiple editorial publications across New England, including the Boston Globe. The iconic figure of "Pat Patriot" first appeared in the Globe and was later adopted as the Patriots' mascot.

January 26, 2024
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