In 2002, Atlanta sports would change forever. Arthur Blank purchased the Atlanta Falcons franchise in the National Football League from owner Taylor Smith, the son of team founder Rankin M. Smith Sr. From the point on, Blank went purchased the Georgia Force of the Arena Football League in 2004 and founded an expansion Major League Soccer franchise named Atlanta United FC, which began playing in 2017. It’s safe to say Blank is committed to the city of Atlanta.
He’s been a one of the NFL’s best owners for the Falcons, and that’s why I was excited to read his newest memoir Good Company, which I was fortunate enough to get an early copy of.