Who Is The Oldest NFL Franchise?
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league. The NFL was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself the National Football League for the 1922 season. The oldest franchise in the NFL is the Arizona Cardinals, who were founded in 1898 and are currently in their 122nd season.
The Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are the oldest franchise in the National Football League. The team was founded in 1919 by Curly Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun. The Packers have won 13 NFL Championships, more than any other team in the league.
The Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are the oldest franchise in the National Football League. They were founded in 1919 as the Decatur Staleys, a team named after their owner, George Halas. In 1921, the team moved to Chicago and took on the name of the city’s baseball team, the Chicago Cubs. In 1922, the team became known as the Bears.
The Bears have won nine NFL championships, including one Super Bowl title. They have also been to the playoffs 30 times, more than any other NFL team. The Bears hold the distinction of having won more games than any other NFL franchise.
The Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are the oldest franchise in the National Football League. The team was founded in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club in Chicago. The team moved to St. Louis in 1960 and then to Arizona in 1988, becoming the Cardinals. The team has won two NFL championships, in 1925 and 1947.
The Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the National Football League (NFL) as part of the National Football Conference (NFC) North division. The team plays its home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.
The Lions began play as the Portsmouth Spartans in 1929 and joined the NFL in 1930. In 1934, the team moved to Detroit and was renamed the Lions. The club is owned by Sheila Ford Hamp, and Matt Patricia is the head coach.
