Each year there are 7 very special races called the "New England Open", similar to the National races in Europe. Sampson Brothers are King of these most prestigious races. Most fanciers live a lifetime hoping to place in the top 10. Sampson Brothers pigeons have won from every distance except the N.E.O. 400, However “Champion 737” won 2nd N.E.O. 400 and another time they placed 4th, The New England Open 400 still eludes them. No loft has won as many top 10 positions as Sampson Brothers competing against 450 to 500 lofts and 4500 to 5000 pigeons. Sampson Brothers are “King” of these New England Opens.

The first record listed 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 Vs 4869 pigeons, is a World Record to the best of our knowledge, if anyone knows of a better victory in competition this big or larger, winning the first 9 true positions please advise us.

Some of the top 10 positions won by this family of pigeons in
New England Open Competition Vs 4000/5000 pigeons.
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 New England Open 300 (480 km) vs. 4869 Birds

THE DREAM TEAM TROPHY!

Photo: John Sampson receiving Trophy for Winning 1st nine positions in the New England Open 300  Vs. 4869 Pigeons (1993)