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Jacksonville Jaguars
Inception
The Jaguars were founded as an expansion team in 1993.1)
First Season
Their inaugural NFL season was in 1995.2)
First Head Coach
Tom Coughlin was the Jaguars' first head coach.3)
First Draft Pick
The team selected Tony Boselli, an offensive tackle, as their first-ever draft pick.4)
First Game Win
Their first victory came against the Houston Oilers.5)
1996 Playoff Run
In only their second season, they made the playoffs and reached the AFC Championship.6)
Team Colors
The official team colors are teal, black, and gold.7)
Home Stadium
The Jaguars play at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida.8)
Mascot
The team’s mascot is Jaxson de Ville, known for his wild stunts.9)
Unique Naming
Jaguars was chosen as the team name in a fan contest.10)
Division
They are part of the AFC South, along with the Colts, Texans, and Titans.11)
Most Pro Bowls
Tony Boselli, despite injuries, was one of their most decorated players.12)
Longest Tenure Player
Brad Meester, a center, holds the record for the most games played (209).13)
Biggest Rival
The Jaguars' biggest rivalry is often considered with the Tennessee Titans.14)
London Games
Jacksonville has a strong presence in the NFL International Series, frequently playing in London.15)
Owner
Since 2011, the team has been owned by Shahid Khan, the first minority owner in NFL history.16)
First Playoff Win
Their first playoff victory came against the Buffalo Bills in 1996.17)
2000 Playoff Drought
They missed the playoffs from 2000 to 2007.18)
AFC Championship Appearances
The team has made it to the AFC Championship three times (1996, 1999, and 2017).19)
2017 Cinderella Season
In 2017, they made a surprising run to the AFC Championship with Blake Bortles at quarterback.20)
"Sacksonville" Defense
The 2017 defense was nicknamed “Sacksonville” for its fierce pass rush.21)
Most Touchdowns in a Season
Maurice Jones-Drew holds the single-season record with 15 rushing touchdowns.22)
All-Time Leading Passer
Mark Brunell, the team’s first starting quarterback, is the franchise's all-time passing leader.23)
All-Time Leading Rusher
Fred Taylor holds the franchise record for rushing yards.24)
Single-Season Rush Leader
Maurice Jones-Drew set the single-season rushing record with 1,606 yards in 2011.25)
Longest Play
Fred Taylor’s 90-yard run in 2000 is the longest play from scrimmage.26)
First Pro Bowler
Tony Boselli was the Jaguars' first player to be selected for the Pro Bowl.27)
Hall of Fame
Tony Boselli became the first Jaguar inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022.28)
Unique Field Features
TIAA Bank Field is known for its unique pool cabanas overlooking the field.29)
Unusual Streak
In 2013, the Jaguars lost their first eight games before finishing 4-12.30)