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==History and League Success==

==History and League Success==

The Bengals were founded in 1968 as the American Football League's 10th and final franchise before its merger with the NFL. The ownership group was led by [[Paul Brown]], the legendary coach of the [[Cleveland Browns]], when the Browns' new owner unexpectedly fired him. Brown was its first coach; its current stadium is named for him, and his son Mike is still the majority owner.

The Bengals were founded in 1968 as the American Football League's 10th and final franchise before its merger with the NFL. The ownership group was led by Paul Brown, the legendary coach of the [[Cleveland Browns]], when the Browns' new owner unexpectedly fired him. Brown was its first coach; its current stadium is named for him, and his son Mike is still the majority owner.

The Bengals have appeared in two [[Super Bowl]]s, in 1981 and 1988, losing both times to the [[San Francisco 49ers]]. The 1981 AFC Championship Game against the [[Los Angeles Chargers|San Diego Chargers]] was subsequently known as the '''Freezer Bowl''', as the game-time temperature was -9°F and the winds were 35 miles per hour, sending [[wind chill]]s as low as −59 °F.

The Bengals have appeared in two [[Super Bowl]]s, in 1981 and 1988, losing both times to the [[San Francisco 49ers]]. The 1981 AFC Championship Game against the [[Los Angeles Chargers|San Diego Chargers]] was subsequently known as the '''Freezer Bowl''', as the game-time temperature was -9°F and the winds were 35 miles per hour, sending [[wind chill]]s as low as −59 °F.