When did the Atlanta Falcons join the NFL?
The National Football League added the Atlanta Falcons on the 8th of June 1965. Commissioner Pete Rozelle granted ownership of the new franchise to Rankin Smith, Sr.
Questions about 1966 NFL season
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who won the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game in 1967?
Green Bay Packers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 35, 10 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on the 15th of January 1967. Bart Starr won Most Valuable Player honors for his performance.
What was the highest scoring game in NFL history during the 1966 season?
Washington Redskins defeated the New York Giants 72, 41 in week 12. That final score stands as the highest scoring game in NFL history.
Which team started hosting Thanksgiving games in 1966?
Dallas Cowboys adopted the practice of hosting Thanksgiving games in 1966. General Manager Tex Schramm recognized this as an opportunity for the franchise to increase its popularity.
When did the NFL and American Football League officially merge into one organization?
The leagues officially merged in 1970 to form one league with two conferences named American Football Conference and National Football Conference. An expanded league with 24 teams formed initially.