Teams

Early Years and Establishment (1965-1977) The Atlanta Falcons were established in 1965 as an expansion team in the National Football League (NFL). The franchise was awarded to Rankin Smith, Sr., an insurance executive, who paid $8.5 million, setting a…

Early Years (1898–1939) The Arizona Cardinals' origins date back to 1898, making them one of the oldest continuously run professional football teams in the United States. The team was founded as the Morgan Athletic Club in Chicago by Chris…