The Cincinnati Bengals were a former franchise of the American Football Conference, joining the NFL in 1970 when it merged with the AFL. The team was named 'the Bengals' as a nod to a team that once played in the city in 1937 until 1942. Incidentally, Cincinnati was also home to a white Bengal tiger. The name was chosen in spite of the popularity of another name suggested by the fans. The team's founder, Paul Brown, was influential in the rivalry between the Bengals and the Cleveland Browns. The team once shared the Riverfront Stadium with the Cincinnati Reds until they relocated in 2000 to their new home, the Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won the North Division Championship of the AFC and holds 2 AFC championships. They have also won 7 Division championships and have appeared in the playoffs 9 times.
The team calls Cincinnati, Ohio home. It was a progressive city, showing robust growth in the early 19th century. The city is famous for its architecture, especially its collection of 19th century Italianate structures. Thanks to the early influx of Italian and German immigrants, Cincinnati is also a city known for its diverse culture, something that is easily appreciated in its cuisine. In fact, the city celebrates it in its largest street festival, Taste of Cincinnati.
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