Atlanta Falcons: Fun Facts, History, and Resources For Gameday

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Fun Facts about The Atlanta Falcons

Who is the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons?
Mike Smith

Who is the defensive coach for the Atlanta Falcons?
Brian VanGorder

Who is the special teams coach for the Atlanta Falcons?
Keith Armstrong

Who owns the Atlanta Falcons?
Arthur Blank

How many Super Bowls have the Atlanta Falcons won?
None

Who is the mascot for the Atlanta Falcons?
Freddie Falcon

What are the Atlanta Falcons team colors?
Red, Black, White, Silver

Who designed the Atlanta Falcons logo?
Unknown artist: Since 2003, the Falcons logo has been a red and silver accented falcon that is drawn such that the head looks like the letter “F”.

Fun Facts about Atlanta Falcons Stadium

What is the Atlanta Falcons stadium called?
Georgia Dome

How many seats are in Atlanta Falcons stadium?
71,228

What is the address of Atlanta Falcons stadium?
1 Georgia Dome Drive
Atlanta, GA 30313

When was Atlanta Falcons stadium built?
1989-1992

History of the Atlanta Falcons

Where did Atlanta Falcons get their name and why are they called it?
The Atlanta Falcons team was named by a fan contest. Many of the entries suggested Falcons, however, one person was selected as the winner because of her reason. She said, “the falcon is proud and dignified with great courage and fight.”

What players from the Atlanta Falcons are in the Football Hall Of Fame?
None

What numbers have been retired by Atlanta Falcons?
10 Steve Bartkowski
31 William Andrews
57 Jeff Van Note
60 Tommy Nobis

Top 5 Players of all time for the Atlanta Falcons

1. Deion Sanders – Cornerback
Deion Sanders was drafted out of college by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the 1989 NFL Draft. He had a great rookie year and continued as a starting player for the team until he signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 1994. He went on to play for the Dallas Cowboys, the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Ravens before retiring from professional football. During his career, Sanders was an eight-time Pro Bowler, a six-time First Team All-Pro selection and a two-time Second Team All-Pro selection. He was twice a Super Bowl champion and was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1994.
188 Games Played
157 Games Started
212 Punt Returns
2199 Yards on Punt Returns
6 Punts Returned for Touchdowns
53 Interceptions
9 Interceptions Returned for Touchdowns
10 Forced Fumbles
13 Fumble Recoveries

2. Steve Bartkowski – Quarterback
Steve Bartkowski was the first pick in the first round of the 1975 NFL Draft. He signed with the Atlanta Falcons, and played with the team from 1975 to 1985. He went on to become part of the Washington Redskins and then the Los Angeles Rams, staying with each team only briefly before retiring from professional football in 1986. In his debut year with the Atlanta Falcons, Bartkowski won the NFL Rookie of the Year Award. He was a two-time Pro Bowler and Second Team All-Pro selection. His number, 10, was retired by the Atlanta Falcons.
129 Games Played
127 Games Started
59-68-0 QB Record
1932 Completed Passes
3456 Attempted Passes
24124 Yards Gained by Passing
156 Passing Touchdowns
144 Interceptions Thrown

3. William Andrews – Running Back
William Andrews was a career-long Atlanta Falcon, signing with the team in 1979 after he was drafted in the third round. He played the position of Running Back from 1979 until 1983, and then again for Atlanta in 1986. Andrews was a four-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro selection and his number, 31, was retired by the Atlanta Falcons.
87 Games Played
72 Games Started
1315 Rushing Attempts
5986 Rushing Yards
30 Rushing Touchdowns
277 Receptions
2647 Receiving Yards
11 Receiving Touchdowns

4. Jeff Van Note – Center
Jeff Van Note was drafted in the eleventh round of the 1969 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. He played with the team until 1986, one of the longest careers with the same team in NFL history. During his time in Atlanta, Van Note became one of the best centers in the game of football. He was a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro selection. His number, 57, was retired by the Atlanta Falcons.
246 Games Played
226 Games Started

5. Tommy Nobis – Linebacker
Tommy Nobis was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons as the first round first pick during the NFL Draft in 1966. He remained with the team during his entire professional football career. During his first year, he played well and earned the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Nobis was a five-time Pro Bowler, First-Team All-Pro selection and Second-Team All-Pro selection. He was named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team and the Atlanta Falcons retired the number 60 from their roster.
133 Games Played
12 Defensive Interceptions
2 Interceptions Returned for Touchdowns
13 Fumble Recoveries

Game Day and Travel Information

3 hotels around the stadium

Omni Hotel at CNN Center
100 CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 659-0000

Holiday Inn Hotel Downtown Atlanta
101 Andrew Young International Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 524-5555

Atlanta Marriott Downtown
160 Spring Street Northwest
Atlanta, GA 30303
(800) 716-6316

Best restaurants in the area

Luckie Food Lounge
375 Luckie Street
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 525-5825

Knight & Winan Chicken-Waffles
529 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 874-9393

No Mas! Hacienda and Cantina
180 Walker Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 574-4678

Tailgating Rules

Tailgating before events is allowed in all Dome flat parking lots, and is specifically prohibited in the campus parking decks. Vehicles may take up only one parking space, and tailgating equipment may not extend beyond the parking space, or impede vehicle driving through the lot.

Items NOT allowed in the stadium

• Alcohol
• Animals (except certified, leashed service animals)
• Artificial noisemakers (including air horns)
• Back Packs
• Balloons
• Bottles and cans
• Bicycle and skateboard
• Confetti
• Coolers
• Fireworks, sparklers or smoke-producing devices of any kind
• Flagpoles or sticks
• Frisbees
• “Heelies”, rollerblades and scooters
• Illegal drugs
• Inflatable balls
• Large Bags
• Laser Pointers
• Silly String
• Video Cameras, unless permitted by the show
• Weapons

Resources about The Atlanta Falcons

Georgia Dome
website

Atlanta Falcons Official Website
website

NFL.com Atlanta Falcons
website

ESPN Atlanta Falcons
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Sports Illustrated Atlanta Falcons
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Resource by A.Evans

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