It's been nearly a decade since Malcolm Butler became a folk hero in New England, sealing the Patriots' Super Bowl XLIX victory over the Seattle Seahawks with a dramatic goal-line interception in the game's final minute.

As the Patriots prepare to welcome the Seahawks to Gillette Stadium, the team is also welcoming back Super Bowl XLIX hero Malcolm Butler.

While Tom Brady and Bill Belichick rightfully receive the lion’s share of the credit for New England’s six Super Bowl victories over a decade-and-a-half long span, there have been countless other heroes whose contributions were vital for the creation of what is perhaps the NFL’s greatest dynasty.