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This map shows the 16 teams that made up the NFL, in 1969. The four division format had started in 1967. Two of these four divisions still exist today, but with different names. The Capitol Division (Giants, Eagles, Redskins, Cowboys) is now known as the NFC East. The Central Division (Bears. Packers, Lions, Vikings) is now known as the NFC North. Expansion teams of this era are as follows.
13th NFL team- Dallas Cowboys, established 1960. 14. Minnesota Vikings, est. 1961. 15. Atlanta Falcons, est. 1966. 16. New Orleans Saints, est. 1967.
Also shown on the map is the helmet evolution of all these 16 teams, from the late 1950′s through to the present time. All these franchises are still in existance. City changes, and team name changes are noted. The following year (1970), the NFL merged with the 10-team AFL, to form a 2-Conference, 26-team NFL.
Here is a program from the 1968 playoffs that nicely shows some of the helmets of that era.
Click here to see the synopsis of the 1969 NFL season.
