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Cincinnati Bengals

b. 1988

The Cincinnati Bengals were founded in 1967 by legendary coach Paul Brown, who was already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for his work with the Cleveland Browns. The team began play in 1968 as an AFL franchise and joined the NFL in 1970 as part of the AFL-NFL merger.

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Cincinnati Bengals History

Cincinnati Bengals History Founding and Early Years (1967-1979) Paul Brown’s Vision Paul Brown, already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for his work with the Cleveland Browns, founded the...

Cincinnati Bengals Championships

Cincinnati Bengals Championships Super Bowl Appearances The Bengals have appeared in three Super Bowls (1981, 1988, 2021), losing all three. Super Bowl XVI (1981 Season) Date: January 24,...

Cincinnati Bengals Team Records

Cincinnati Bengals Team Records Single Season Records Best Regular Season Records Rank Season Record 1 2015 12-4 2 1981 12-4 3 1988 12-4 4 2022 12-4 5 1975 11-5 Worst Regular Season...