Flashback photos: The Atlanta Falcons in the 1960s

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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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