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The Falcons had their first season in, and their first preseason game on August 1,, losing to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Under Head Coach Norb Hecker they lost their first nine regular-season games in 1966 and secured their first victory on the road against the New York Giants.

The team finished the 1960s with only 12 wins.

The Falcons had their first Monday Night Football game in Atlanta during the 1970 season.

The 1971 season was their first with a winning record.