Vtg AFL? Type 4 1960's Atlanta FALCONS Toes Up BOBBLEHEAD Football NODDER

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Up for Sale a Unusual ???? 1960's "A" Helmet Logo Atlanta Falcons Toes Up Bobblehead. I have never seen a Falcons Logo like this before. Might be a AFL Falcons Bobblehead? ... Bobblehead is in good condition has some paint nicks ... No cracks In 1965, after a stadium ( Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium ), was built, the city of Atlanta felt the time was right to start pursuing professional football. One independent group which had been active in NFL exhibition promotions in Atlanta applied for franchises in both the American Football League and the NFL, acting entirely on its own with no guarantee of stadium rights. Another group reported it had deposited earnest money for a team in the AFL. [9] With everyone running in different directions, some local businessmen worked out a deal and were awarded an AFL franchise on June 7, 1965 , contingent upon acquiring exclusive stadium rights from city officials. NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle, who had been moving slowly in Atlanta matters, was spurred by the AFL interest and headed on the next plane down to Atlanta to block the rival league's claim on the city of Atlanta. [3] He forced the city to make a choice between the two leagues.The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. read more

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