Although the Falcons won 3 of their last 4 games after the return of Michael Vick, they ended up with a dismal 5 – 11 record that year.

Although they failed to make the playoffs in 2009, the streak ended when the team rallied to win their final three regular season games to record back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in franchise history.

Although Cyril Davies left the group in 1963, Blues Incorporated continued to record, with Korner at the helm, until 1966.

Although Baltimore had the best overall record in the AL East in 1981, they finished second in each half.

Although the Earth ’ s active surface processes quickly destroy the impact record, about 170 terrestrial impact craters have been identified.

Although they fell to the " Hitless Wonders " White Sox in the 1906 World Series, the Cubs recorded a record 116 victories and the best winning percentage (. 763 ) in Major League history.

Although the phrase " perfect game " appeared in record books as early as 1922, and was a common expression years before that, Major League Baseball did not formalize the definition of a " perfect game " until 1991, long after Young's death.

Although the Cowboys finished the 1989 season with a 1 – 15 record, their worst in almost 30 years, " The Trade " later allowed Dallas to draft a number of impact players to rebuild the team.

Although the Cowboys are tied with the 49ers for the second most Super Bowl victories ( Steelers have 6 ), Dallas actually holds the record, with Pittsburgh, for the most Super Bowl games played ( 8 ) and solely holds the record the most Super Bowl MVPs with 7:

Although the Ediacaran Period does contain soft-bodied fossils, it is unusual in comparison to later periods because its beginning is not defined by a change in the fossil record.

Although Parsons was an equal contributor to the band, he was not regarded as a full member of The Byrds by the band's record label, Columbia Records.

Although their contribution to the islands can still be found in personal and place names, the archaeological record of the Norse period is very limited.

Although there is no record to establish when plants were first used for medicinal purposes ( herbalism ), the use of plants as healing agents is an ancient practice.

Although Aaron himself downplayed the " chase " to surpass Babe Ruth, baseball enthusiasts and the national media grew increasingly excited as he closed in on the home run record.

Although he contributed much to the music world through his hitmaking, Brown holds the record as the artist who charted the most singles on the Billboard Hot 100 without ever hitting number one on that chart.

Although Vietnam's historical record of leadership in the revolution and its military power and proximity will not cease to exist, Laos struck out ahead of Vietnam with its New Economic Mechanism to introduce market mechanisms into its economy.

Although largely replaced since the introduction of the compact disc in 1982, record albums still sell in small numbers and are available through numerous sources.

Although the remarks were stricken from the record, they still discredited the prosecution's case and Smith was acquitted.

" Although positions were complicated by rival Muslim leaders, the bulk of the Syrian rulers supported Saladin due to his role in the Egyptian expedition, in which he gained a record of military qualifications.

Although the Chargers were tied with three other teams for the worst record of the 2003 NFL season, the league ’ s tie-breaking system gave San Diego the number one pick in the 2004 NFL Draft.

Although the ancient Sumerians were the first to record the names of constellations on clay tablets, the earliest known star catalogues were compiled by the ancient Babylonians of Mesopotamia in the late 2nd millennium BC, during the Kassite Period ( ca.

Although Bradshaw ended up completing only 67 out of 148 passes for 785 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions, he helped lead the team to a 10-3-1 regular season record.

Although the 49ers had 3 rookies starting as defensive backs, they all were major defensive threats: Carlton Williamson recorded 4 interceptions, Eric Wright had 3, and Ronnie Lott recorded 7 interceptions and tied an NFL record by returning 3 of them for touchdowns.

Although the Cowboys finished the 1989 season with a 1-15 record, their worst record since the team's inception, the foundations for the Cowboys ' return to glory had been set.

Although his success lasted only a year and a half before his death in an airplane crash, Holly is described by critic Bruce Eder as " the single most influential creative force in early rock and roll.

Although his term lasted only six months instead of twelve ( except for the Dictatorships of Sulla and Caesar ), all other magistrates reported to the dictator ( except for the tribunes of the plebs-although they could not veto any of the dictator's acts ), granting the dictator absolute authority in both civil and military matters throughout the Republic.

Although the impulse response has lasted 4 time steps after the input, starting at time 5 it has truly gone to zero.

Although the peasants were no longer tied to the same land like serfs had been, the old paternalistic relationship in East Prussia lasted into the 20th century.

" Although his expedition through Afghanistan was brief, Alexander left behind a Hellenic cultural influence that lasted several centuries.

Although the production lasted eighty performances, his Macbeth was judged inferior to his Hamlet.

Although the Indo-Greeks lost part of the Gangetic plain, their kingdom lasted nearly two centuries.

Although the German occupation had lasted a mere 15 years, major changes in Palauan society had occurred.

Although little is known about this period in Rome, there is one thing that is for certain: the fact that Boniface ’ s last reign lasted eleven months without any imperial intervention is evidence of not only the weakness of the government of this time, but also is proof that despite his actions and opposition, he must have had much support.

Although the Tetrarchic system as such only lasted until c. 313, many aspects survived.

Although Allenby did manipulate Lawrence during the war, their relationship lasted for years after its end, indicating that in real-life they were friendly, if not close.

Although the Zhou Dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history, the actual political and military control of China by the Ji () family lasted only until 771 BC, a period known as the Western Zhou.

Although critically acclaimed, the series lasted only one season.

Although Keegan's Southampton career only lasted two years, Saints fielded an attractive side also containing Alan Ball, prolific scorer of goals Ted MacDougall, ( who still holds the record for the largest number of goals in an FA Cup game – 9 – for Bournemouth against Margate in an 11 – 0 win ), MacDougall's strike partner at Bournemouth and Norwich Phil Boyer, club stalwart Mick Channon and Charlie George and in 1980 – 81 they scored 76 goals, finishing in sixth place, then their highest league finish.

Although a railroad was built through the hamlet, the increase in business and commerce lasted only a short while.

Although the roundhouse burned in 1919, it was replaced with a brick structure which lasted many years.

Although donated teeth never properly bonded with the recipients ' gums, one of Hunter's patients stated that he had three which lasted for six years, a remarkable period at the time.

Although cartels were attempted they lasted at most for a few years.

Although the distance was relatively short, the journey frequently lasted days, and many died en route.

Although the show lasted three seasons, the timeline of the show is only two school years, since Louis and his friends remain in the 7th and 8th grades and Ren and her friends remain in the 8th and 9th grades ( although as ninth graders, they continue attending the same junior high ).

Although the Jesus movement lasted no more than a decade ( except for the Jesus People USA which continues to exist in Chicago ), its influence on Christian culture can still be seen.

Although the embargo only lasted one year, oil prices had quadrupled and a new era of international relations was opened.

Although a noncontroversial format, it lasted only a short time in syndication.