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Flashback photos: The Atlanta Falcons in the 1960s
The Atlanta Falcons came into existence in June 1965, when commissioner Pete Rozelle made the team the 15th NFL franchise. The team began pre-season play in August 1966. Here’s a look back at those first few seasons.
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Norb Hecker became the first coach of the Atlanta Falcons when the franchise came to Atlanta in 1966. (Marion Crowe/Staff/Undated)
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PHOTOS: Georgia football players celebrate with fans in the end zone after win over Florida
Members of the Georgia football team jumped in to the EverBank Stadium end zone stands, a victory tradition in Jacksonville, after the Bulldogs defeated the Gators on Saturday
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PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Florida, 24-20
The No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Florida Gators, 24-20, on Saturday, Nov. 1 in Jacksonville, Fla.
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PHOTOS: Georgia, Florida fans party Saturday before kickoff
Georgia has won the last four football games with Florida and seven of the last eight. The Bulldogs were favored to win by 7.5 points, going into the SEC matchup.
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PHOTOS: Halloween in Jacksonville ahead of the Georgia-Florida game
Photos from outside EverBank Stadium on Friday before the 2025 Georgia-Florida football game.