The Cincinnati Bengals were founded in 1968, joining the American Football League (AFL). After the AFL merged with the National Football League (NFL) in 1970, the Bengals made their NFL debut, achieving their first winning record and playoff berth as AFC Central champion. Key milestones include drafting Hall of Fame tackle Anthony MuƱoz in 1980, who anchored their line for 13 seasons. In 1981 and 1988, the Bengals reached the Super Bowl but lost to the San Francisco 49ers both times. After a long drought, the team made the playoffs for five straight years from 2011 to 2015.
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