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Why did the Falcons draft John Wayne in 1971? - Sports Illustrated
The 17-round slog was nothing like the splashy, over-produced seven-round process of today. It was so low-key, in fact, that Falcons coach Norm Van Brocklin decided to pull a now-forgotten prank.
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Falcons throwback uniforms, explained: What to know about Atlanta's black jerseys, retro logo and end zones - Sporting News
In 1971, Atlanta went away from the black jersey and swapped in a red to go along with the red helmet and white pants. From 1978-1989 the Falcons kept the red helmet and red top combo but added ...
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Mike Lewis Atlanta Falcons 70s defensive lineman dies at 75 - 11Alive.com
ATLANTA — Mike Lewis, a longtime Falcon in the 1970s and a leading member of the team's historic 1977 "Grits Blitz" defense, died this month at the age of 75. A family member and the Falcons ...
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Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons 1971 REG 10 - Game Center
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Falcons throwback uniforms, explained: What to know about Atlanta's black jerseys, retro logo and end zones
In 1971, Atlanta went away from the black jersey and swapped in a red to go along with the red helmet and white pants. From 1978-1989 the Falcons kept the red helmet and red top combo but added ...