Who Is The Oldest NFL Team?
The Chicago Bears are the oldest NFL team. They were founded in 1892 and are one of only two teams that were founding members of the NFL.
The Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are the oldest team in the NFL, dating back to 1919. The team was founded by Earl “Curly” Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun. The Packers originally played in the American Professional Football Association (APFA), but later joined the NFL in 1921. The Packers have won thirteen NFL championships, including four Super Bowls.
The Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are the oldest NFL team. They were founded in 1919 and were originally known as the Decatur Staleys. The team relocated to Chicago in 1921, and they have been known as the Bears ever since. The Bears are one of only two teams (the other being the Arizona Cardinals) that have been in continuous operation since the founding of the NFL in 1920.
The Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are the oldest team in the NFL and have been in existence for over 100 years. The team was founded in 1898 as a Chicago-based amateur football team. The team’s first professional game was against the Chicago Tigers in 1920. The Cardinals joined the NFL in 1922 and have been a member of the league ever since. The team has won two NFL championships, in 1925 and 1947, and has appeared in eight Super Bowls, most recently in 2009.
The Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are the oldest NFL team. They were founded in 1929 as the Portsmouth Spartans. In 1930, they joined the NFL. In 1934, they moved to Detroit and changed their name to the Lions.
