Atlanta Falcons Details, Meaning Atlanta Falcons Article and Explanation Guide

Atlanta Falcons Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description

The Atlanta Falcons are a National Football League team based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Founded: June 30, 1965

Home stadium: Georgia Dome

Team colors: Home jerseys are red and white with white letters and black trim. Away jerseys are white with black letters and red trim.

Helmet design: Black with a black face mask and a red and black falcon logo white a grey and white border on both sides, which forms the shape of an F.

Championships won: The Falcons won the NFC West Championship in 1980 and 1998 and the NFC championship in 1998 (they also finished with the best record among the four NFC West teams in 1982, but the division standings for that year were used only for the purposes of determining the 1983 regular-season schedules, this being one of the indirect consequences of the 57-day 1982 players' strike).

Franchise history

Timeline / Important Years

1965 - The Atlanta Falcons are born. NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle, grants ownership to Rankin M. Smith Sr.

1971 - The Falcons finish with a winning record, 7-6-1.

1972 - The Falcons finish second in the NFC West - their highest division finish in franchise history up to that point.

1977 - The Falcons defense sets an NFL record for the fewest points allowed in a 14 game season, 129.

1978 - The Falcons make the playoffs for the first time, and beat visiting Philadelphia Eagles, but lose to the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas.
1980 - Another playoff berth for the Falcons, as they win the NFC West, but again lose to the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs.
1982 - The Falcons make the playoffs in this strike-shortened season with a record of 5-4, and lose to the Minnesota Vikings in Minnesota.
1992 - The Georgia Dome becomes the new home for the Atlanta Falcons, as they move from the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
1995 - In the final game of the season, the Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers to secure a playoff spot. They go on to lose to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
1998 - The greatest season for the Atlanta Falcons. On November 8, they won 41-10 at New England, snapping a streak of 22 consecutive losses at cold-weather sites in November and December that had dated back to 1982. The Falcons finish with a 14-2 record and win the NFC Championship after beating the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings, but lose to the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl.
2002 - The Falcons are bought from the Smith family by Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank.
2003 - The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild card playoff game, 27-7, breaking the undefeated streak for the Packers at Lambeau Field in the postseason as well as handing Brett Favre his first loss at home when the temperature at kickoff time was lower than 35°F.

Franchise Firsts

First Draft Pick: Tommy Nobis, University of Texas

First Game: Aug. 1, 1966 (Preseason) vs. Philadelphia Eagles

First Win: Nov. 30, 1966 at Yankee Stadium vs. New York Giants

First Monday Night Football game in Atlanta: Nov. 30, 1970 vs. Miami Dolphins