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1965
Joins the NFL. Originally was going to join AFL but didnt want to. AFL signed the Miami Dolphins. -
First team in deep south
The Atlanta Falcons become the first professional football team to be located in the deep south. -
Jersey Meanings
Atlanta Falcons mix the Georgia Bulldogs and Georgia Tech yellow jackets to form uniforms. -
Monday Night
Atlanta Falcons have first Monday Night Football game. Played the Miami Dolphins would end up losing 20-7. -
Falcons have record crowd in playoff game.
Falcons set a home record of 59,793 people at a game in 1980 as they lost to the Cowboys in the playoffs. -
Tv and Radio deals
Falcons sign a 10 year deal with Tv channel CBS and 5 year deals with many local stations around the Atlanta area. -
2002 Season
Every game in the 2002 season was sold out due in part to new ownership with Arthur Blank and new quarter back Michael Vick. -
New ownership
Arthur Blank buys Falcons and has 90% ownership. 10% goes to nine others. Blank started home depot to acquire his money. -
Michael Vick Jersey
Michael Vick has the all time leading selling jersey ever. Passed Troy Aikman. -
2008-Present
Atlanta Falcons draft Matt Ryan and hire new head coach Mike Smith. Have not missed playoffs or had a losing record since.
