Saw Jim play twice 1969 as a rookie and 1975 as a veteran and got his autograph at the Georgia Dome, true Falcon, enjoy his time in Atlanta, thank you, BCM’
@@damianmitchell4242 If you have the time, please try. I’d love to watch regardless of the teams record those years. I’m 33 yrs old, so I never had a chance to see these Falcons players.
And the next year, nothing went right. Lee suffered injuries and a subpar season, the offense bogged down and scored only 12 touchdowns all season, cornerback, Ken Reaves, who had been with the team since 1966, was traded to New Orleans, but ended up with the Cardinals, instead. Tackle, Bill Sandeman, suffered a serious back injury, out for most of the year and defense couldn't get it done. Van Brocklin was gone before the season ended, the Saints beat them twice, the Rams hammered them, 30-7, and Dolphins ripped them, 42-7, and team fell to 3-11.
@@russellseilhamer4552 The 42-7 loss to the Dolphins was the last straw. They were a horrible team when Van Brocklin took over, four games into the 1968 season. He waived a lot of players, brought in some tough old Minnesota Vikings (Paul Flatley, #85, WR, Don Hansen, #58, MLB/OLB, and others and they became organized and formidable. Another ex-Viking, quarterback, Bob Berry, #17, became the starter. In '68, they DID beat tough Chicago, costing the Bears their title shot, and knocked off the then, undefeated Giants. He was not every player's cup of tea, and his stand against the 1974 strike rankled some players. They were a bit like the Giants of that era - up quickly, then gone, never to contend in their division. It wasn't until Leeman Bennett, Bill Walsh (an offensive coach) and Jerry Glanville (defense) came on board, 1976, that the team and franchise ever recovered.
@@russellseilhamer4552 The Dutchman Norm Van Brocklin got a job on Superstation WTBS in the late 1970's early 1980's doing SEC College football. He passed away in 1983.
I have all of these films up to 1980. My dad was Jim Mitchell
Totally enjoyed watching your dad play in those early years.
shit convert some film to digital and upload them on RUclips please
@@dasdead I tried one time and it didn’t come out with any sound. I don’t know if anyone wants to watch 11 years of dismal seasons
Saw Jim play twice 1969 as a rookie and 1975 as a veteran and got his autograph at the Georgia Dome, true Falcon, enjoy his time in Atlanta, thank you, BCM’
@@damianmitchell4242 If you have the time, please try. I’d love to watch regardless of the teams record those years. I’m 33 yrs old, so I never had a chance to see these Falcons players.
Love the old Falcons uniforms
Much better than the ones they wear now.
My grandpa was Dave Hampton
Your grandpa was a HELL of a runner! How he did what he did behind such a bad OL is still amazing. Hope he's doing well!
Your grandfather was a tremendous running back. I'm glad he finally got his 1000-yard season in 1975.
Sure he is
Kenny Burrough rest in peace.
The falcons had Ken Burrow and he’s very much alive.
Pat Summerall narrates this highlight film. Besides John Facenda. They had Jack Whittiker, Harry Kallas, Bob Crandell, Frank Gifford, Jack Stackhouse.
And the next year, nothing went right. Lee suffered injuries and a subpar season, the offense bogged down and scored only 12 touchdowns all season, cornerback, Ken Reaves, who had been with the team since 1966, was traded to New Orleans, but ended up with the Cardinals, instead. Tackle, Bill Sandeman, suffered a serious back injury, out for most of the year and defense couldn't get it done. Van Brocklin was gone before the season ended, the Saints beat them twice, the Rams hammered them, 30-7, and Dolphins ripped them, 42-7, and team fell to 3-11.
Tommy Thomason and Van Brocklin never got another NFL head coaching job again
@@russellseilhamer4552 The 42-7 loss to the Dolphins was the last straw. They were a horrible team when Van Brocklin took over, four games into the 1968 season. He waived a lot of players, brought in some tough old Minnesota Vikings (Paul Flatley, #85, WR, Don Hansen, #58, MLB/OLB, and others and they became organized and formidable. Another ex-Viking, quarterback, Bob Berry, #17, became the starter.
In '68, they DID beat tough Chicago, costing the Bears their title shot, and knocked off the then, undefeated Giants.
He was not every player's cup of tea, and his stand against the 1974 strike rankled some players. They were a bit like the Giants of that era - up quickly, then gone, never to contend in their division. It wasn't until Leeman Bennett, Bill Walsh (an offensive coach) and Jerry Glanville (defense) came on board, 1976, that the team and franchise ever recovered.
@@russellseilhamer4552 The Dutchman Norm Van Brocklin got a job on Superstation WTBS in the late 1970's early 1980's doing SEC College football. He passed away in 1983.
Yes I know Joe Profit!!
Please tell him Jim Mitchell’s son said hello. I keep in touch with ALOT of the Falcons through their era
They beat the 12-2 vikings and rams
But no playoffs even at 9-5
@michaelleroy9281 before 1980, this was the best season in team history. If they started off better then 1-3, maybe they make it to the postseason