Chapter 1
The birth of Atlanta football
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Chapter 2
Prime Time and the Dirty Bird era
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Chapter 3
The dual-threat era and modern icons
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Chapter 4
The stadium and the fan experience
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The Atlanta Falcons
Ch 1 · The birth of Atlanta football
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She wrote a falcon never drops its prey— (never drops its prey!) And that's how Atlanta football soared away! (soared away!)
Fun Fact
Red helmet origins: The Atlanta Falcons' original 1966 red helmets featured a gold stripe to represent both rival college teams, Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia.
Glossary
franchise (noun)
A professional sports team that is a member of a league. In June 1965, the National Football League awarded its fifteenth franchise to Rankin M. Smith.
A professional sports team that is a member of a league. In June 1965, the National Football League awarded its fifteenth franchise to Rankin M. Smith.
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What food-inspired nickname was given to the dominant 1977 Atlanta Falcons defensive unit?
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The 1977 Atlanta Falcons defense set an NFL record by allowing only how many points in a 14-game season?
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In which year did the NFL officially award the city of Atlanta its football franchise?
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Who was the legendary linebacker selected as the first-ever draft pick by the Atlanta Falcons in 1966?
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Who was the original owner who brought the Atlanta Falcons franchise to life in 1965?
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What was the name of the stadium where the Atlanta Falcons played their very first home game in 1966?