Women's Red Atlanta Falcons Throwback Football Tee

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At first, there was a bit of a struggle about an Atlanta professional football team. Both the NFL and AFL made plays for a franchise for the city before football games were played on the field. The NFL won out, and the team was born in 1965, and almost a year later, the NFL and AFL merged.

Several folks suggested "Falcons" but high-school teacher Julia Elliott took this same suggestion one step further, and in her words said: "The Falcon is proud and dignified, with great courage and fight. It never drops its prey. It is deadly and has a great sporting tradition." So, Atlanta's professional football traditions began. The team's brand took flight.

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Eventually, the Atlanta Falcons updated their falcon logo. But the original logo brings back for many fans memories of the team's early struggles and victories. This 3/4 length sleeve t-shirt echoes the fledgling look-and-feel of the Atlanta Falcons.

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Mention team nicknames like The Dirty Birds and nostalgic feelings resurface from fans who had the fan experience or who heard the stories. Honor this nostalgia by wearing this t-shirt to the stadium or when out with friends.