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Cincinnati Bengals Origins

May 23, 1967 - The Cincinnati Bengals franchise forms in the AFL. The team was founded by former Cleveland...

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FOOTBALL TEAM | Cincinnati Bengals

"Cincinnati Bengals Origins"

Last updated 📅 2023-05-23

May 23, 1967 - The Cincinnati Bengals franchise forms in the AFL. The team was founded by former Cleveland Browns head coach the legendary Paul Brown.

Coach Brown had been the head coach of the Cleveland Browns for nearly two decades prior, after successful stints as the coach at Ohio State, military teams, and Massillon High School. Coach Brown started then looking for a way to place a second football franchise in the state of Ohio, and the emergence of the AFL had given him and the rest of his group the vehicle to do so. Paul Brown was the head coach of this new franchise from it's inception all the way until 1975, when he was still owner of the team but retired from his coaching duties, when the Bengals were in the NFL.

The Bengals franchise has seen some highs and lows. The high points were probably their winning the AFC Championship game twice in the 1980's but lost to a powerful San Francisco 49ers squad twice in both Super Bowls XVI and XXIII. The Pro Football Hall of Fame declares that three former Bengal players, in addition to Coach Paul Brown, are enshrined in the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Tackle Anthony Munoz, Ken Riley, along with transplanted wide receivers Charlie Joiner and Terrell Owens.

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"Cincinnati Bengals Franchise History"

The Cincinnati Bengals have woven a story of resilience, passion, and unforgettable moments in NFL history. Are you ready to dive into the heart of the "Jungle," where stripes reign supreme and Who Dey chants echo through the stands?
This series will be your one-stop shop for exploring the thrilling and sometimes heartbreaking journey of the Cincinnati Bengals. Prepare to be surprised, laugh, and maybe even shed a tear (or two) as we uncover: Early Stripes: We'll rewind to the team's 1970 birth, navigating the tumultuous early years, the iconic orange helmet era, and the rise of legends like Paul Brown and Ken Anderson. The Jungle Roars: We'll delve into the electrifying 1980s, a period of dominant defenses, the magical "Groundskeeper Willie" Simpson, and the heartbreaking sting of Super Bowl defeats. Lost Decades and the Marvin Lewis Era: Buckle up for leaner years, draft day triumphs and busts, and the Marvin Lewis era, defined by stability and playoff appearances, yet yearning for that elusive Lombardi Trophy...
FOOTBALL TEAM | Cincinnati Bengals

"Paul Brown"

Born September 7, 1908, in Norwalk, Ohio was Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Paul Brown.
Brown's journey began in high school, where he won four national championships at Massillon Washington High School, establishing a dominant running attack and pioneering the playbook. He transitioned to college at Ohio State, leading them to their first national championship in 1942...