One of Smith's first orders of business was to announce a contest to provide a nickname for the new team. The name "Falcons" was suggested by many, but a school teacher from Griffin, Ga.was declared the winner. "The Falcon is proud and dignified," she wrote, "with great courage and fight.
Who named the Falcons?
The name Falcons was suggested by Julia Elliott (1909–1990), a high school teacher from Griffin, Georgia who won a contest in 1965. Though 40 other contestants had also suggested the name, Elliott wrote in an essay, "The falcon is proud and dignified, with great courage and fight. It never drops its prey.
Why are the Falcons called Dirty Birds?
Atlanta Falcons: "Dirty Birds" The "Dirty Birds" was a reference to the 1998 team, who were known for their entertaining dances in the end zone when scoring. The tradition was started by Jamaal Anderson, who brought energy and a cockiness to the team by starting this end-zone celebration.
What is the Atlanta Falcon mascot name?
Freddie FalconАтланта Фэлконс / Талисман
Where did the Atlanta Falcons come from?
Атланта, Джорджия, СШААтланта Фэлконс / Местоположение
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