Which NFL Team Is the Oldest?
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The Green Bay Packers are the oldest team in the NFL. They were founded in 1919.
The Green Bay Packers
The Packers are the oldest team in the National Football League. They were founded in 1919, making them almost a century old. The Packers are also the only publicly owned team in the NFL, meaning that they are owned by their fans.
The Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are the oldest team in the National Football League (NFL). They were founded in 1919 as the Decatur Staleys, a professional football team based in Decatur, Illinois. They joined the NFL in 1920 and have played in that league ever since. The Bears have won nine NFL championships, including one Super Bowl title.
The Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are the oldest team in the NFL. They were founded in 1898, and they played their first game in 1920.
The Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are the oldest NFL team. They were founded in 1930 as the Portsmouth Spartans. In 1934, they moved to Detroit and became the Lions.
The New York Giants
The New York Giants are the oldest team in the NFL. They were founded in 1925, making them 95 years old. The Giants have won four Super Bowls, the most recent being in 2012.
