The Seattle Seahawks were founded in Seattle, Washington, on June 4, 1974; however, they did not have a name. So they opened it up to the public. After receiving over 20,000 entries and 1,700 different names, the team picked the “Seahawks” on June 17, 1975. Recent Success Seattle fans have dealt with mediocrity for much of the … Read more
Though they are now the defending NFL Super Bowl champion, the Denver Broncos got their start, along with a handful of other teams, in the in the 1960s when being part of the NFL was just a dream. Bob Howsam was the owner of a minor league baseball team named the Denver Bears and expressed interest in bringing … Read more
Oakland Origins Since their inception, the Oakland Raiders have been riddled with controversy. After the Minneapolis-St. Paul franchise in the AFL defected to become the organization now known as the Minnesota Vikings, the gap in the AFL led to an Oakland group grabbing the spot – inheriting the team’s draft spot. Eddie Erdelatz served as the Raiders first head coach, but experienced … Read more
The New York Giants came about in 1925 in New York City. Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Mara purchased the franchise for $500 and “borrowed” the name from the MLB team, the New York Giants – which was a common thing to do at the time. The Giants won their first NFL championship just three years later … Read more
The Los Angeles Rams originated in 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio, as a member of the American Football League. They played there until businessman Dan Reeves – who purchased the team in 1941 – moved them to Los Angeles for the 1946 season. The Rams would play in Los Angeles for nearly 50 years until they moved to … Read more
While it may be home to beaches and palm trees, Miami offers more than just sand and sun – it also loves tailgating, cheerleaders, and touchdowns. In fact, Sundays in Miami are focused on the city’s professional football team – the Miami Dolphins. The team plays in the NFL’s American Football Conference East Division, along with the Buffalo Bills, … Read more
The Buffalo Bills were the seventh team to be admitted to the American Football League. Franchise owner Ralph C. Wilson obtained the team in 1959, but the Bills didn’t start their first season until 1960 in Buffalo, New York. They began to gain success during their fourth season in 1963 after tying for the AFL Eastern Division crown. However, … Read more
Wisconsin: The land of beer, cheese, and … football! That’s right, America’s Dairyland has more to offer than just cheddar. In fact, Wisconsin is home to one of the most historic football franchises in the league: The Green Bay Packers. The saga of the Packers really took off after the team joined the new National Football … Read more
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers set sail for the first time in 1976 when the Tampa Bay area was awarded an NFL franchise team. The Bucs gained notoriety after finishing their opening season without winning or tying any game – a first in the history of the National Football League. All About the Bucs Tampa Bay stretches along Florida’s western … Read more
The Chargers – a founding team in the American Football League with the Dallas Texans and Boston Patriots in 1960 – got their start in the city of Los Angeles, California. They moved to San Diego in 1961 and merged with the NFL in 1970. In 2017, the Chargers moved back to Los Angeles after 56 seasons in San Diego. Fans of the … Read more