The Cincinnati Bengals joined the American Football League as an expansion team in 1968. By 1970, under the direction and guidance of the legendary Paul Brown, the Bengals won the AFC Central Division to become the first expansion team to win a championship of any kind in just three years. In 1981, sporting a new look, Cincinnati advanced to its first of two appearances in the Super Bowl.

First Draft Pick: Bob Johnson, C, Tennessee, 1968.

First Regular-Season Game: A 13-29 loss to the San Diego Chargers, 9/6/68.

First Regular-Season Win: A 24-10 victory over the Denver Broncos, 9/15/68.

First Pass Reception: Running back Tom Smiley caught a 2-yard pass from quarterback Dewey Warren on the second play in Bengals history, 9/6/68.

First Regular-Season Touchdown: A 2-yard run by running back Paul Robinson vs. the San Diego Chargers, 9/6/68.

First Winning Season: 1970 (8-6-0).

First Playoff Appearance: A 17-0 loss to the Baltimore Colts, 12/26/70.

First Super Bowl Appearance: A 26-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XVI, 1/24/82.

First To Rush 100 Yards in a Game: Paul Robinson, 157 yards vs. the Oakland Raiders, 10/27/68.

First 1,000-Yard Rusher: Paul Robinson, 1,023 yards (1968).

First to Pass 400 Yards in a Game: Ken Anderson, 447 yards, 11/17/75.

First All-League Selection: Paul Robinson, All-AFL in 1968.

First Long-Time Bengal Elected to Hall of Fame: Anthony Muñoz, 1998.

Most Career Rushing Yards: Corey Dillon, 8,061 yards (1997-2003).

Most Career Passing Yards: Ken Anderson, 32,838 yards (1971-86).

Most Career Receptions: Carl Pickens, 530 receptions (1992-99).

All-Time Leading Scorer: Jim Breech, 1,151 points (1980-92).

Original Home Field: Nippert Stadium

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