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Championship near-misses in Atlanta sports history
The Atlanta Falcons' loss to the New England Patriots in the 2017 Super Bowl adds to the dearth of titles that, so some, have defined Atlanta's 50-year plus sports history.
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The Atlanta Falcons' loss to the New England Patriots in the 2017 Super Bowl continues to add to the dearth of titles that, so some, have defined Atlanta's 50-year plus sports history. Another near-miss in the major leagues means Atlanta still counts just one championship in our sports history. Here are the other times we've come close:
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