The Jacksonville Jaguars was founded in 1994, joining the NFL with the Carolina Panthers as expansion teams. The city had long wanted a pro football team of their own and even attempted to lure the Houston Oilers and the Baltimore Colts to come and stay. After a series of negotiations, the 30th NFL franchise was awarded to Jacksonville and the Jaguars finally came out to play. The team received their nickname through a winning entry in a 1991 fan contest -- a good 2 years prior to the awarding of the franchise. Although the jaguar isn't actually an animal native to the area, Jacksonville kept one in the city zoo, the oldest living big cat of the species in America. The Jags have since won 2 AFC division championships and made 6 appearances in the playoffs.
Jacksonville, Florida is the territory of the Jaguars, the largest city in the state. It is a broadly diversified city and its location has made it one of the best distribution and transportation hubs in the country. Some of its most notable structures include the Modis Building, the Riverplace Tower, the AT&T Tower and the Bank of America Tower. Jacksonville also has the largest park system in the country, totalling over 80,000 in combined area. It also has several must-see locales, including the Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens, the Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail, the Veterans Memorial Wall and the 250-year-old Treaty Oak. The city also plays host to several sporting events, such as the Gate River Run and annual festivals, including the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, the Tree Hill Nature Center Butterfly Festival and the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.
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