New England Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft (middle) visits with Foxborough High School football coach Jack Martinelli (right) and Martinelli’s wife, Joanne, on the Patriots sideline prior to kickoff of the Patriots’ Week 3 game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 27. Kraft called to congratulate Jack shortly after the coach received the New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week award on Sept. 22 in recognition of his 250th career win, which he earned in a thrilling, 17-15 victory over King Philip on Sept. 17. To celebrate the accomplishment, Kraft invited Jack and Joanne to Sunday’s game. The Martinellis attended Kraft’s pregame reception inside Gillette Stadium before heading to the Patriots sideline to watch the team warm-up prior to kickoff. Following the field visit, Jack and Joanne enjoyed the Patriots’ 51-17 win from club seats, courtesy of the Kraft family. As part of the coach of the week award, the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation will donate $1,000 to the Foxborough High School football program in Jack Martinelli’s name. (Photo courtesy of the New England Patriots / David Silverman)
