2006

Falcons name new inductee into Ring of Honor

September 19, 2006

The Atlanta Falcons announced today that C Jeff Van Note is the latest inductee into the team's Ring of Honor. Van Note received the most votes from fans through online voting on atlantafalcons.com and through in-stadium voting at Sunday's Falcons-Buccaneers contest.

A panel of football media members narrowed the initial 2006 list of potential candidates to four; DE Claude Humphrey (1968-74, 76-78), T Mike Kenn (1978-94), RB Gerald Riggs (1982-88), and Van Note. The induction and celebration of the newest member of the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor will take place for Van Note at halftime during the Falcons-Cardinals game at the Georgia Dome on October 1.

Van Note joins inaugural members RB William Andrews (1979-83), QB Steve Bartkowski (1975-85), LB Tommy Nobis (1966-76), and LB Jessie Tuggle (1987-00). Van Note played for the Falcons from 1969-1986 and was voted by his peers to six Pro Bowls (1974-75, 1979-82), which tied him for the all-time team lead with Humphrey. Van Note holds team records for most seasons played (18), most consecutive games played (155), and is second all-time for most games played (246) and most games started (225) in Falcons history.

The Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor pays tribute to retired players who made significant contributions to the Falcons during their playing careers. Please contact the Falcons Football Communications Department with any questions.