The number 30 has an interesting, and somewhat depressing, history for the Falcons.
The number 30 has a long and illustrious history in Atlanta, and by that I mean a lot of people have worn that number, though not necessarily many impact players.
Fullback Ernie Wheelright, while wearing number 30, racked up 458 yards and three touchdowns on 121 carries in 1966, plus 137 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. Spent just three games on the field for Atlanta in 1967, with 43 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, as well as four receptions for 46 yards.