61 years later: Miami Dolphins awarded NFL franchise on Aug. 16, 1965
On Aug. 16, 1965, Miami was awarded an AFL expansion franchise, launching the Dolphins.
Celebrating Milestones
67 years later: Franchise now known as Kansas City Chiefs founded Aug. 14 1959
On Aug. 14, 1959, Lamar Hunt founded the Dallas Texans, later known as the Kansas City Chiefs.
67 years later: Founding of the Tennessee Titans franchise traced to Aug. 14, 1959
On Aug. 14, 1959, the franchise now known as the Tennessee Titans was officially founded in Houston.
67 years later: New York Jets origins trace to Aug. 14, 1959 meeting
On Aug. 14, 1959, the franchise that would become the New York Jets was officially established in Chicago.
67 years later: Denver Broncos founded as AFL charter club on Aug. 14, 1959
On Aug. 14, 1959, Denver was awarded an AFL franchise that became the Broncos.
67 years later: Founding of Los Angeles Chargers on Aug. 14, 1959
On Aug. 14, 1959, the Los Angeles Chargers franchise was officially granted as an AFL charter member.
107 years later: Packers founded in Green Bay on Aug. 11, 1919
On Aug. 11, 1919, Green Bay leaders founded the Packers football team in a newspaper office.
101 years later: New York Giants founded in NFL on Aug. 1, 1925
On Aug. 1, 1925, the NFL awarded New York its first franchise, launching the Giants.
96 years later: Detroit Lions franchise founded on July 12, 1930
On July 12, 1930, the NFL admitted the Portsmouth Spartans, the team that became the Detroit Lions.
94 years later: Founding of Washington Commanders franchise on July 9, 1932
On July 9, 1932, the NFL granted Boston a new franchise that would become the Washington Commanders.
93 years later: Founding of the Philadelphia Eagles remembered on July 8, 1933
On July 8, 1933, the Philadelphia Eagles were founded, marking a new era in NFL history.
93 years later: Pittsburgh Steelers founding recognized on July 8, 1933
On July 8, 1933, Pittsburgh’s NFL franchise was founded, launching the team now known as the Steelers.
92 years later: Lions relocated from Portsmouth to Detroit on June 30, 1934
On June 30, 1934, the Portsmouth Spartans relocated to Detroit, becoming the Detroit Lions.
61 years later: Atlanta Falcons franchise founded on June 30, 1965
On June 30, 1965, Atlanta was awarded an NFL franchise, paving the way for the Falcons.
June 24 marks Peyton Manning’s birthday, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback
Peyton Manning, born on March 24, 1976, in New Orleans, is the son of Archie Manning, a former quarterback for the New Orleans Saints.
Spotlight on another year as Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner marks June 22
Kurt Warner was born on June 22, 1971, in Burlington, Iowa, where he spent his early years before his family relocated to Cedar Rapids.
June 21 marks birth anniversary of Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive tackle Mike McCormack
Mike McCormack, born in Chicago on June 21, 1930, played college football at the University of Kansas.
Marking Leonard Ray Dawson’s birthday on June 20, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback
Len Dawson was born on June 20, 1935, in Alliance, Ohio, where he grew up in a large family and attended Alliance High School.
Remembering Leo Nomellini’s birthday on June 19, Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle
Leo Nomellini was born on June 19, 1924, in Lucca, Italy, and immigrated to the United States as an infant.
June 18 marks birthday of Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Antonio Gates
Antonio Gates was born on June 18, 1980, in Detroit, Michigan, where he also spent his childhood and attended Central High School.
June 17 marks birth anniversary of Pro Football Hall of Famer Elroy Hirsch, halfback, end and flanker
Elroy Hirsch was born on June 17, 1923, in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Marking Bobby Bell’s birthday on June 17, Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker and defensive end
Bobby Bell, born on June 17, 1940, in Shelby, North Carolina, grew up in a segregated community.
Remembering Pat Bowlen’s birthday on June 13, Pro Football Hall of Fame majority owner of Denver Broncos (NFL)
Pat Bowlen was born on February 18, 1944, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
June 12 marks anniversary of Jonathan Ogden’s NFL retirement
On June 12, 2008, Jonathan Ogden announced his retirement from professional football, concluding a distinguished 12-season tenure with the Baltimore Ravens.
Commemorating Vince Lombardi’s birthday on June 11, pro football Hall of Fame coach and executive
Vince Lombardi was born on June 11, 1913, in Brooklyn, New York, as the oldest of five children in an Italian-American family.
