The Indianapolis Colts are an NFL franchise established in 1953. Originally located in Baltimore, the team played as members in the All-American Football Conference before merging into the National Football League (NFL). Just five years after their inception into the league, the team won the 1958 NFL championship – the first game ever to utilize the overtime rule. With friction … Read more
The Atlanta Falcons are a member of the NFL’s National Football Conference (NFC). They joined the league as an expansion team in 1965. Along with the Miami Dolphins, the Falcons are one of the oldest teams in the South. The Falcons, known as the Dirty Birds, reached the Super Bowl just once in 1998; they have yet to win the … Read more
An appropriate choice of name to represent the Lone Star State, the Dallas Cowboys were established in 1960. The Cowboys have one of the league’s most iconic uniforms with simple, yet recognizable blue and white colors. The team has changed it up over the years, but the blue uniform is still traditionally worn at home, while white is worn on … Read more
Based out of New York, the Buffalo Bills are an NFL team that joined the league as a product of the AFL-NFL merger. The team spent the ’60s in the American Football League (AFL) before joining the National Football League (NFL) in 1970. The Bills have not been the luckiest team in the league. … Read more
Since the Ravens’ inaugural season, the team’s uniform has remained mostly unchanged. Purple jerseys are normally worn at home, while white jerseys are worn on the road. The Ravens were based in Cleveland until the owner of the Browns moved the franchise after being enticed by the funding in Baltimore. The home stadium for the … Read more
The Seattle Seahawks joined the NFL as an expansion franchise in 1976 along with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team is the only one based in the Pacific Northwest region, which provides them with wide geographic support from surrounding areas. In fact, they are described as having some of the loudest fans in the league! The franchise … Read more
Boston is a city of long-standing teams. The Boston Red Sox (1901), the Boston Bruins (1924), and the Boston Celtics (1946) are all charter or early expansion crews in their respective leagues. This reflects the legacy of a city that has been an essential part of the nation’s history. The New England Patriots – in light of … Read more
The Arizona Cardinals are a peculiar team. Despite being the oldest continuously run team in the NFL and a serious Super Bowl contender in 2015, they are often forgotten. While the team made up some ground in 2015 – buoyed by their NFC West title – in 2014, only the Tennessee Titans and the Jacksonville Jaguars were … Read more
The Green Bay Packers are Wisconsin’s most iconic franchise and the only publicly owned team in professional sports. The team name comes from the Acme Packing Company, a meatpacking company that purchased team rights in the early 1920s. Green Bay currently has four Super Bowl victories, including the first-ever showdown in 1966. Known for traditions like the Lambeau Leap, … Read more
Among Carolina Panthers fans, controversy is afoot over the uniforms the Panthers will wear to meet the Denver Broncos at Super Bowl 50. Despite being the home team, the Broncos made the highly publicized decision to wear white, as their record in previous Super Bowls while wearing orange uniforms is 0-4. In contrast, the Panthers have … Read more