When it was announced Atlanta would be receiving an NFL expansion franchise for the 1966 season, a contest was held to name the team. A schoolteacher suggested the Falcon because it was "Noble" and "A bird of Prey". The original logo was redrawn in 2004 to look more like a streaking falcon.
The Atlanta Falcons are from Atlanta Georgia. The Falcons joined the NFL in 1966 and have always played in Atlanta. And havn't compiled very many wins there.
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The current mascot for the Atlanta Falcons is Freddie the Falcon
Julio Jones is number 11 on the Atlanta Falcons.
In 2009, the Atlanta Falcons had a 9-7 record.
Jonathan Massaquoi is number 96 on the Atlanta Falcons.
Joplo Bartu is number 59 on the Atlanta Falcons.
Jordan Mabin is number 43 on the Atlanta Falcons.
Josh Harris is number 47 on the Atlanta Falcons.
Josh Vaughan is number 30 on the Atlanta Falcons.
Justin Blalock is number 63 on the Atlanta Falcons.
Kemal Ishmael is number 36 on the Atlanta Falcons.