1. Paul Brown founded the Bengals, Cincinnati's second NFL club, as an expansion team in 1968.
2. The fan contest winner was “Bengals”. The name honors the Bengal tiger's power, agility, and fierceness.
3. Orange, black, and white have been the Bengals' colors since its founding. Team spirit on and off the field is reflected in these colors' energy, force, and intensity.
4. Bengals founder Paul Brown was their first head coach. After founding and coaching the Cleveland Browns, Brown was a football icon.
5. Bengals have had fierce rivalries with numerous clubs. Fans are glued to their seats during Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, and Baltimore Ravens rivalries.
6. The Bengals have appeared in many NFL playoffs. Several seasons have brought division titles and wild card berths.
7. Cincinnati hosted two Super Bowls. The city's Riverfront Stadium hosted Super Bowl XVI in 1982 and XXIII in 1989, giving spectators and players wonderful experiences.
8. “Who Dey Nation,” Bengals supporters, are passionate and loyal. Many supporters attend Paul Brown Stadium home games, providing an electrifying atmosphere.
9. Bengals athletes have been honoured for their achievements to the sport. Anthony Munoz, Paul Brown, and Ken Anderson are Pro Football Hall of Famers.
10. Bengals have had success under several head coaches. From Sam Wyche through Marvin Lewis, numerous coaches have guided the squad to postseason campaigns and memorable seasons.