See also: Cincinnati Reds (NFL) (1933–1934)
Former Cleveland Browns head coach Paul Brown began planning for the creation of the Bengals franchise in 1965, and Cincinnati's city … See more

The Bengals were a successful team during the 1980's, reaching the Super Bowl twice, but overall, it was a decade of missed … See more

Intensification of rivalry with Pittsburgh Steelers
The Bengals have played the Steelers more than any … See more

For their first two seasons, they played at Nippert Stadium. The team finished its first season with a 3–11 record, although one bright spot was … See more

In the summer of 1970, coinciding with the completion of the AFL-NFL merger, Riverfront Stadium (later known as Cinergy Field from 1996 to 2002), a home they shared with the See more

Paul Brown, legendary NFL personality and innovator, died in 1991. He had already transferred control to his son, Mike Brown, but was reported to still influence the daily operations … See more

Lewis and Zac Taylor have coached the Bengals in the 2010s.
Memorable players from the 2010s
• Andy Dalton, quarterback. Dalton has set numerous … See more