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compete against each other as members of the NFL beginning in
1970.
The NFL decided to add a team for the 1967 season in New
Orleans. The AFL decided to expand to one other U.S. city for
the 1968 season.
5. NFL Control Person Policy
Since the 1920's, the NFL has encouraged each of its teams
to be controlled by one person. In the few teams where no one
had majority ownership, the league encouraged the franchise to
designate one individual (known as the control person) to
represent the franchise in league matters. The league encouraged
owners of those teams to use devices such as voting trusts to
establish a control person.
C. Cincinnati Professional Football Franchise
1. Actions Preceding Formation of the Cincinnati Bengals
From the time Paul Brown left Cleveland, he and his son,
Mike, began to seek opportunities for him to return to the NFL.
Paul Brown wanted to be an owner of a team, not just a coach.
Because of his experiences in Cleveland, Paul Brown did not want
to return to professional football unless he was the control
person.
Paul and Mike Brown wanted to get an NFL franchise for
Cincinnati. Mike Brown did a survey which showed that Cincinnati
would be an excellent location for a professional football team
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