Celebrating 57 Years of the Cincinnati Bengals: A Look Back at Their AFL Origins and NFL Journey

The Cincinnati Bengals are celebrating a major milestone today as they mark their 57th anniversary since joining the AFL. Founded by Paul Brown, the Bengals officially became an AFL team 57 years ago, before transitioning to the NFL in 1970.

To commemorate this special occasion, the Bengals took to Twitter to share their excitement, with tweets exclaiming “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!!!” and reflecting on the historic moment when Paul Brown signed the papers that made them an official AFL team.

Fans looking to dive deeper into the history of the Bengals can check out the book “Enter The Jungle,” which offers a comprehensive look at the team’s journey over the years, including season-by-season breakdowns and starting lineups.

As the Bengals continue to make strides in the NFL, fans can stay up to date with the latest news, exclusive interviews, and more by bookmarking BengalsTalk.com. Join the thousands of Bengals fans who subscribe to the YouTube channel and follow the team on Twitter for all the latest updates. Happy anniversary, Cincinnati Bengals! #WhoDey