For you very long-time Atlanta Falcons fans, who remembers the very first NFL Draft in 1966? Next, do you remember who the Falcons chose with their very first pick?

Say hello to Tommy “Mr.Falcon” Nobis.

Nobis and former teammate Dewey McClain was honored and recognized for his fantastic plays on the field in the past as well as his relentless effort to help the community, at the Georgia State Capital.

“I am a former Falcon,” McClain said per AtlantaFalcons.com. “He (Nobis) is “Mr. Falcon”. There will only be one “Mr. Falcon”. I was looking forward to this day, because he was more my mentor (in the league). I watched him. I understood what he was doing. Almost 40 years later, I get a chance to say thank you and watch the people say thank you.”

McClain also said that Nobis was “one of the best linebackers in his day,” but Mr.Falcon was also quick to credit McClain for being a great player as well.