Throwback Thursday: Falcons Vault
Travel back in time through Falcons history as we open the vault to show rarely seen photos in this week's Throwback Thursday gallery.

Falcons kick returner Bobby Butler catches a kick during a game against the Cleveland Browns on September 27, 1981

Falcons Michael Haynes is lifted in the air by QB Chris Miller after Haynes caught Miller's fourth quarter game-winning touchdown pass.

Atlanta Falcons QB Steve Bartkowski stretches before a game against the Cleveland Browns on September 27, 1981.

Falcons place kicker Mick Luckhurst attempts a kick during pregame warmups on September 27, 1981

49ers QB Joe Montana shakes hands with Falcons RB William Andrews after the game on December 19, 1982

LB Jim Laughlin pats teammate Doug Rogers on the back after he recovered a blocked punt by Vikings punter Greg Coleman on January 9, 1983

QB Steve Bartkowski throws a pass during a game against the Jets on October 23, 1983. The Falcons won the game 27-21.

Falcons DB Blane Galson rests between plays during a game against the Jets on October 23, 1983

Falcons WR Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson smiles during a game against the 49ers on September 30, 1984

Rams RB Eric Dickerson looks to the football as he is hit from behind by Falcons LB Buddy Curry on October 22, 1984 in Atlanta.

San Francisco 49ers RB Roger Craig is stopped by the Falcons defense on September 15, 1985

Falcons offensive lineman Bill Fralic rests during a game on November 23, 1986

Falcons defensive lineman Tony Casillas during a game on November 23, 1986

Falcons LB Buddy Curry waits for the snap in a game on November 23, 1986

Falcons DB Bobby Butler blocks the ball from 49ers WR Jerry Rice

QB Chris Miller passes over 49ers DE Larry Robers and LB Milt McColl on December 20, 1987

Falcons RB Gene Lang runs out of the backfield in a game against the Los Angeles Raiders on November 20, 1988. The Falcons won the game 12-6

Falcons offensive guard Bill Fralic throws a block during a game on November 20, 1988.

Rams RB Greg Bell is pursued by Falcons DE Charles Martin during a game on December 11, 1988

Falcons QB Chris Miller sits on the bench with a towel draped over his head on December 11, 1988

Falcons defensive lineman Tony Casillas moves towards the ball during a game against the Rams on December 11, 1988 in Anaheim, Calif..

QB Steve Bartkowski limbers up his throwing arm on January 6, 1983 in Suwanee, Ga. as his team gets set for their Sunday playoff game vs. the Vikings.