The Atlanta Falcons are opening this year’s season in a home game against the Detroit Lions. The Falcons first season was in 1966 and here were some key games…
- First game… September 11, 1966 vs the Los Angeles Rams (Rams won 19-14)
- First away game… September 18th at the Philadelphia Eagles (Eagles won 23-10)
- First Falcons win… November 20th at New York Giants (Falcons lost first 9 games)
- First Falcons home win… December 11th vs St. Louis Cardinals (16-10)
The Falcons finished 3-11 and were led by head coach Norb Hecker.
Dave McMahon
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