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