Kaptain Krazy Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 As posted on espn's site...On June 30, 1965, the NFL awarded its 15th franchise to Atlanta, and a contest was announced to name the team, with the "Falcons" being chosen by many. They played their first season in 1966. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcongl Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Happy anniversary.A good season to get the Superbowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Lo_Touchdowns Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Happy anniversary.A good season to get the Superbowl.^^^👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 June 30th 2015. The anniversary that sparks the Falcon transformation. The year the Phoenix becomes jealous of the Falcon. **** I'm ready for some football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Negatorris Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 50 Years1 Superbowl Appearance0 Superbowl TrophiesSad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Lol there it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Some of the names that made the short list were hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lornoth Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Some of the names that made the short list were hilarious.Do you remember what they were? It's interesting to think what might have been... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeriver Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Winning Super Bowl 50 would be a great gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingslasher Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I entered that contest via my elementary school. We voted for Atlanta Tigers. Fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaigle Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I was teaching at Eastern Ky U and nothing showed up in the Louisville or Lexington papers until Jan 66at least I did not see anything until then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeriver Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Let's all take a moment to appreciate that the team wasn't named Atlanta United FC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GATXBOI Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Idk if it's just me or does it feel like our stars are aligning for this Franchise to have a bright future starting this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Jangus Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Here's to another 50! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 50 Years1 Superbowl Appearance0 Superbowl TrophiesSadalways has to be a debbie downer in every crowd SMH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 50 Years1 Superbowl Appearance0 Superbowl TrophiesSadCould be worse, we could be the Lions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Negatorris Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 always has to be a debbie downer in every crowd SMHIt's just depressing. Just knowing that it's been 50 years makes it worse that the closest we got to a trophy was a blowout loss to Denver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Minotaur Zebra Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Happy anniversary.A good season to get the Superbowl.Awesome avatar dude. Legend of Korra is my favorite show ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast-N-Da-Sheetz Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Almost makes this season seem magical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) It's just depressing. Just knowing that it's been 50 years makes it worse that the closest we got to a trophy was a blowout loss to Denver. Speaking frankly, who cares? I'm interested in this season. Seriously tho, who enjoys dwelling on negatives? Let alone negatives from the past. Fandom isn't usually characterized by shame. Now obviously yea, I do care that we where that close. But its like going to a friend's wedding anniversary party and telling the couple about all the fights they've been in. Edited July 1, 2015 by Atlfanstckndenver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Idk if it's just me or does it feel like our stars are aligning for this Franchise to have a bright future starting this season.I'm feeling it too. Never has there been an off-season where I felt as confident and excited as this one; not when we got Bartkowski, or Vick, or even the off-season after we'd managed to make it to the Super Bowl the first time. There are numerous, concrete reasons for why this off-season signals a dramatic change in our fortunes, but none loom bigger than the acquisition of HC Dan Quinn.What he is bringing to this team is literally everything we've lacked in our HC's prior to now: charisma, character, attitude, grit, enthusiasm, leadership, aggression, talent evaluation, talent motivation, Super Bowl winning defensive expertise, incredible attention to detail, and last but not least, his unswerving commitment to all-out attack, max aggression on both sides of the ball.Yes, some of our HC's had some of these traits, but we've never had one that had ALL these traits. I sincerely believe your HC has to have all of the above to make a serious effort at winning a Lombardi Trophy. We finally have the HC and dramatic steps have already begun to assemble a roster with the talent, skill and attitude necessary to bring Quinn's plan to fruition. It may not be this season, but by god, the Atlanta Falcons are going to win a Super Bowl Trophy very, very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I still want to know the story behind this helmet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GATXBOI Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I'm feeling it too. Never has there been an off-season where I felt as confident and excited as this one; not when we got Bartkowski, or Vick, or even the off-season after we'd managed to make it to the Super Bowl the first time. There are numerous, concrete reasons for why this off-season signals a dramatic change in our fortunes, but none loom bigger than the acquisition of HC Dan Quinn.What he is bringing to this team is literally everything we've lacked in our HC's prior to now: charisma, character, attitude, grit, enthusiasm, leadership, aggression, talent evaluation, talent motivation, Super Bowl winning defensive expertise, incredible attention to detail, and last but not least, his unswerving commitment to all-out attack, max aggression on both sides of the ball.Yes, some of our HC's had some of these traits, but we've never had one that had ALL these traits. I sincerely believe your HC has to have all of the above to make a serious effort at winning a Lombardi Trophy. We finally have the HC and dramatic steps have already begun to assemble a roster with the talent, skill and attitude necessary to bring Quinn's plan to fruition. It may not be this season, but by god, the Atlanta Falcons are going to win a Super Bowl Trophy very, very soon.You couldn't have said it any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCCooley Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 It was fifty years ago today... Norb tried to teach the boys to play... Tommy Nobis brought Atlanta some style... But they were guaranteed to raise a smile..S0 let me introduce to you... the team you've loved for all these years...The Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League!!!(Sorry, couldn't help it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I'm feeling it too. Never has there been an off-season where I felt as confident and excited as this one; not when we got Bartkowski, or Vick, or even the off-season after we'd managed to make it to the Super Bowl the first time. There are numerous, concrete reasons for why this off-season signals a dramatic change in our fortunes, but none loom bigger than the acquisition of HC Dan Quinn.What he is bringing to this team is literally everything we've lacked in our HC's prior to now: charisma, character, attitude, grit, enthusiasm, leadership, aggression, talent evaluation, talent motivation, Super Bowl winning defensive expertise, incredible attention to detail, and last but not least, his unswerving commitment to all-out attack, max aggression on both sides of the ball.Yes, some of our HC's had some of these traits, but we've never had one that had ALL these traits. I sincerely believe your HC has to have all of the above to make a serious effort at winning a Lombardi Trophy. We finally have the HC and dramatic steps have already begun to assemble a roster with the talent, skill and attitude necessary to bring Quinn's plan to fruition. It may not be this season, but by god, the Atlanta Falcons are going to win a Super Bowl Trophy very, very soon.It's the first time ever the Falcons have had a head coach that doesn't make you ashamed to be a fan of the team! I mean I guess Leeman Bennett could have been that guy but that was before my day. Of the coaches I've seen, Glanville, Jones, Reeves, Mora, Petrino, and Smith, Dan Quinn offers the Falcons the most complete HC they've ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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