The Patriots are currently the kings of professional football, but you may be surprised to learn that the first New England team to win an NFL championship was the Providence Steam Roller, which turned the trick in 1928. The fledgling franchise came into existence in 1925 when this 7" x 10.5" Cycledrome ad was published promoting their game vs. West Point Field Artillery only three days after their first practice on Sept. 17. The two-page, fold-out program is printed on heavy paper and has chips to the corners, as well as some staining.