Category: World Gridiron

The Spring League v Japan American Football Association 2020

Results

DateVenueHome TeamAway Team
01.03.2020Frisco, TexasThe Spring League36Japan AFA 16
The Spring League International Results 2020 [Ref: 1]

Report

The Spring League, a AAA Showcase American Football League based in Austin, Texas, played its first International Game on March 1, 2020, beating Japan American Football Association 36-16

References

Websites

[1] The Spring League (2020) Springboard to the Pros [Internet] Available from: http://www.thespringleague.com/?page_id=136 [Accessed 8 May 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to John Gunning (American Football International, Inside Sport Japan and Japan Times).

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Futbol Americano de Mexico 2020

Futbol Americano de Mexico [Ref: 1]

Standings 2020

PWLTPFPAPts
Division Voit
Tequileros de Jalisco4310152776
Bulldogs de Naucalpan321068204
Rojos de CDMX Lindavista4130151242
Division BWW
Caudillos de Chihuahua4400163288
Marlins de Los Cabos202018480
Centauros de Ciudad Juarez3030211400
Futbol Americano de Mexico Standings 2020 [Ref: 6]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
22.02.2020Caudillos de Chihuahua53Tequileros de Jalisco13
22.02.2020Rojos CDMX15Marlins de Los Cabos12
23.02.2020Centauros de Ciudad Juarez0Bullldogs de Naucalpan16
Week 2
29.02.2020Caudillos de Chihuahua21Rojos CDMX0
29.02.2020Tequileros de Jalisco55Centauros de Ciudad Juarez18
Week 3
07.03.2020Marlins de Los Cabos6Tequileros de Jalisco33
07.03.2020Caudillos de Chihuahua69Centauros de Ciudad Juarez3
08.03.2020Bulldogs de Naucalpan40Rojos CDMX0
Week 4
14.03.2020Tequileros de Jalisco51Rojos CDMX0
14.03.2020Bulldogs de Naucalpan12Caudillos de Chihuahua20
15.03.2020Centauros de ChihuahuaMarlins de Los Cabos
Week 5
21.03.2020Rojos CDMXCentauros de Ciudad Juarez
21.03.2020Marlins de Los CabosBulldogs de Naucalpan
Week 6
28.03.2020Bulldogs de NaucalpanTequileros de Jalisco
28.03.2020Caudillos de ChihuahuaMarlins de Los Cabos
Week 7
04.04.2020Tequileros de JaliscoMarlins de Los Cabos
04.04.2020Rojos CDMXBulldogs de Naucalpan
05.04.2020Centauros de Ciudad JuarezCaudillos de Chihuahua
Futbol Americano de Mexico Results 2020 [Ref: 7-20]

Stadiums

TeamHome StadiumCapacity
Centauros de Ciudad JuarezEstadio Guliermo “Chucus” Olascoaga,
Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad Juarez, Chichua.		5,000
Caudillos ChihuahuaEstadio Olimico,
Paseos de Chihuahua, Chihuahua		22,000
Tequileros de JaliscoEstadio 3 de Marzo,
Zapopan, Jalisco		22,000
Marlins de Los CabosUnidad Deportivo Don Koll,
Cabo San Locas, BCS		4,000
Bulldogs de NaucalpanEstadio Redskings, Santa Cruz Acatlan,
Naucalpan de Juarez, Estado de Mexico		3,000
Rojos de LindavistaDeportivo Palillo,
Itzacalco, Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX		6,000
Futbol Americano de Mexico Stadiums 2020 [Ref: 5]

Report

Futbol Americano Mexico (FAM) was started in 2018, playing its first season in 2019, as a rival to the Liga Futbol Americano Profesional (LFA) in Mexico. It was the first league other than the NFL to play by NFL rules, with the exception of overtime, which is by NCAA rules. All other leagues outside of America, bar the Canadian Football League (which has its own rules) are played under NCAA rules. [Ref: 4]

The 2020 League was suspended after the games on 14 March due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic. Tequileros de Jalisco (3-1) and Bulldogs de Naucalpan (2-1) were out in front in the Division Voit. In Division BWW, Caudillos de Chuihuahua were clear leaders on a 4-0 Won-Loss Record.

Rojos [Red] v Caudillos [Blue & Yellow] 29 February 2020 [Ref: 21]

References

Images

[1] Futbol Americano de Mexico (2020) FAM Logo [Internet] Available from: https://fam.futbol/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/FAM-2020.png [Accessed 17 April 2020]

[21] Futbol Americano de Mexico Facebook (2020) Album: Rojos v Caudillos Sabado 20 de Febrero 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/89253234_763823134141106_4904013299458244608_o.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=e007fa&_nc_ohc=xrOC-Q80u80AX_lgd18&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=e28e500309ab1436dea65a76dc799c7d&oe=5EEC7190 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

Websites

[4] Futbol Americano de Mexico (2019) FAM Jugara con Reglas NFL [Internet] Available from: https://fam.futbol/ronaldo-says-he-could-play-in-mls-before-the-end/ [Accessed 16 April 2020]

[5] Futbol Americano de Mexico (2019) Estadios [Internet] Available from: https://fam.futbol/estadios/ [Accessed 21 May 2020]

Social Media

[6] Futbol Americano de Mexico Facebook (2020) Calenadrio Liga FAM 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SoyFAM/posts/773787509811335 [Accessed 16 April 2020]

[7] FAM TV (FAM) Video, February 23, 2020:  Centauros vs Bulldog Week 1 Centaurs vs Bulldogs [Final score at 2:58:20: Centauros 0 Bulldogs 16]  [Internet] Available from: facebook.com/FAMTelevision/videos/vb.1007547612771830/663192070888793/?type=2&theater [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[8] Futbol Americano de Mexico Facebook / D95 (2020) Video: February 22, 2020 “@Caudillos Professional vs @Tequileros” Final Score at [4:20:39][Caudillos 53 Tequileros 13] [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/D95Chih/videos/vb.174068839284313/631376974363807/?type=2&theater [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[9] Futbol Americano de Mexico Facebook / TS Video (2020) Video Febraury 22, 2020: FAM 2020 PARTIDO INAUGURAL🔴 LIVE!! FAM 2020 FROM THE CABOS! INAUGURAL GAME
Marlins Los Cabos vs Rojos CDMX“[Final Score at: 3:15:38] [Rojos 15 Marlins 12] [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/TSVideoMX/videos/vb.1041536025936211/198056584771403/?type=2&theater [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[10] Futbol Americano de Mexico Facebook (2020) Post February 26, 2020: Conoce las posiciones de los equipos en el arranque de la segunda temporada de #FAM en el 2020.[Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SoyFAM/posts/759221821267904 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[11] Futbol Americano de Mexico Facebook (2020) Photo, March 1, 2020: “Caudillos Profootball Gana su primer juego como visitante en contra de Rojos De Lindavista en un partido muy candente.”[Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SoyFAM/posts/761401124383307:0 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[12] Futbol Americano de Mexico Facebook (2020) Photo, March 1, 2020: “En un estadio repleto el equipo de Tequileros le demuestra a toda su afición que van con todo por el campeonato. Marcador final Tequileros vs Centauros de Ciudad Juárez #FAM2020 #YardaXYarda #EsTiempodeFAM #Jalisco #FutbolAmericano #México“[Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SoyFAM/posts/761983777658375:0 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[13] Futbol Americano de Mexico Facebook (2020)Post/Photo, March 2, 2020: “Conoce las posiciones de los equipos en la segunda semana de #FAM en su segunda temporada.🏈” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SoyFAM/posts/762669110923175 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[14] Futbol Americano de Mexico Facebook (2020) Post/Photo, March 3, 2020:”Te compartimos el calendario completo de la temporada #FAM2020 🏈 #FAM #YardaxYarda #EsTiempodeFAM #FutbolAmericano #México Tequileros Caudillos Profootball Centauros de Ciudad Juárez Rojos De Lindavista Marlins Los Cabos Bulldogs FAM“[Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SoyFAM/posts/762702377586515 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[15] Futbol Americano de Mexico Facebook (2020)Post/ photo, March 8, 2020:”End the meeting between Tequileros vs Marlins Los Cabos with a final score of 33-06″ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SoyFAM/posts/766115610578525 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[16] Futbol Americano de Mexico Facebook (2020) Post/Photo, March 8, 2020:”Final score Caudillos Profootball vs Centauros de Ciudad Juárez“ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SoyFAM/posts/766193543904065:0 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[17] Futbol Americano de Mexico Facebook (2020)Post/Photo, March 9, 2020:”Naucalpan’s Bulldogs FAM win the second game of the season and remain undefeated.” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SoyFAM/posts/766845813838838 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[18] Futbol Americano de Mexico Facebook (2020) Post/Photo, March 11, 2020: “Te compartimos los standings en la semana 3 de #FAM2020.“[Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SoyFAM/posts/768215987035154 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[19] Futbol Americano de Mexico Facebook (2020) Video, 14 March 2020 :”Tequileros vs Rojos”{Final Score at 3:33:48 to 3:35:02] [Tequileros 51 Rojos 0][Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=667169374085489 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

[20] Futbol Americano de Mexico Facebook (2020) Video, 14 March 2020 :”Bulldogs vs Caudillos”[Final Score at 47:28 to 49:53] [Bulldogs 12 Caudillos 20] [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=526701141582717 [Accessed 21 May 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Caroline Mitchell and Francesco.

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World Series of Football 1902

Results

DateWinning TeamRunners-Up
Quarter-Finals
28.12.1902All-Syracuse6New York0
29.12.1902New York Knickerbockers11Warlow AC6
Semi-Final
30.12.1902All-Syracuse36New York Knickerbockers0
Final
31.12.1902All-Syracuse36Orange AC0
World Series of Professional Football Results 1902

Report

The first National Football League of 1902 was formed by three teams: The The Phillies and Athletics of Philadelphia, and the Stars of Pittsburgh. All three played matches against each other as well as teams not from the League, but had tangled their League standings so much it was impossible to tell which had actually won. The fourth power at the time Watertwon Red and Blacks from Upstate New York had already claimed to be “World Champions”.

With a large Arena to fill for New Years Eve, and so many other attractions in New York at the time, Tom O’Rourke, the famed Irish-American Boxing Promoter, who was manager of Madison Square Garden at the time decide to hold the first “World Series” of Professional Football. He invited both the Phillies and Athletics from Philadelphia, and the Watertown Red and Blacks, but declined to invite the Stars of Pittsburgh, as he thought New Yorkers would not go the see a team from Pittsburgh.

The Phillies and Athletics combined to enter one team, although the team was named “New York” for the occasion. The Watertown team declined to take part, so to pad out the schedule, Syracuse Athletic Club, from Upstate New York were invited, as were Orange Athletic Club from New Jersey, and Warlow Athletic Club from New York. The Hometown Knickerbockers were also invited, Both the Knickerbockers and Warlow were expected to be a big Hometown draw. The Syracuse team added players from Watertown Red and Blacks, also Upstate New York, so could also with some justification consider themselves a Major Football Team like the “New York” team of Phillies and Athletics. The team called itself All-Syracuse for the occasion.

The scheduling was a problem, and with a six-team tournament, Orange AC were given a bye to the Final game. The first game on 28 December 1902 was between the two teams who could likely have contested a World series Final: All-Syracuse and New York, which All-Syracuse won 6-0 depriving Tom O’Rourke of his big draw for the Final. In the other preliminary match New York Knickerbockers beat Warlow AC 11-6. They lost to All-Syracuse in the knockout second round, or Semi-Final, 36-0. This deprived O’Rourke of another big hometown draw for the Finale on New Years Eve. In this match All-Syracuse again won 36-0 against inferior opposition in Orange AC.

Pennsylvania and Upsate New York were the big football regions at the time and scheduling them for the first match rather than keeping them apart until the Final is bizarre. Another aspect of the series that was unusual was the field: Indoors in Madison Square Garden, and only 70-yards between the goalposts rather the 110-yard field that was standard at the time. It has gone down on record as the first Indoor Professional Football match. The field was laid with earth after the wooden floorboards were taken up, but it described as “sticky and holding” which meant speed and cleverness were neutralized and the games were about size and strength eve more than usual. One football player knocked himself silly running into the walls in the opening kickoff of the first game and never took part in the rest of the game.

An interesting footnote to the the Series to Irish readers is that a Gaelic Football match was played as a curtain-raiser to the main event on New Years Eve.

References

Bibliography

[1] National Football League (2014) “Chronology of Professional Football” 2013 NFL Record & Fact Book. pg. 353

[2] Professional Football Researchers Association | Wayback Machine (2010)  The Coffin Corner Annual Volume 2 (1980)  The First Football World Series Experiment in the Garden https://web.archive.org/web/20101127053946/http://www.profootballresearchers.org/Coffin_Corner/02-An-054.pdf [Accessed 20 May 2020

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Mom Tully.

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National Football League American Bowl Preseason Games in Mexico 1994-2001

Results

DateCityWinnersRunners-Up
15.08.1994Mexico CityHouston Oilers6Dallas Cowboys0
05.08.1996MonterreyKansas City Chiefs32Dallas Cowboys6
04.08.1997Mexico CityMiami Dolphins38Denver Broncos19
17.08.1998Mexico CityNew England Patriots21Dallas Cowboys3
19.08.2000Mexico CityIndianapolis Colts24Pittsburgh Steelers23
27.08.2001Mexico CityDallas Cowboys21Oakland Raiders6
National Football League American Bowls in Mexico 1994-2001 [Ref: 1]

Report

The first International game played by the National Football League outside of Canada was in tokyo, Japan, in 1976, and this was followed by a match in Mexico City in 1978 (see National Football League Intercontinental 1972-1978 for more details).

Beginning with matches in London in 1986, the American Bowl was a preseason Bowl game played in International cities until 2005, when the focus became Regular Season matches Internationally.

In 1994 the first American Bowl matches were played in Mexico, with a Cowboy-theme for one of the sides in each of the six matches: Dallas Cowboys four times, Denver Broncos once and Indianapolis Colts once. The Cowboys lost the first three matches they played, to the Oilers, Chiefs and Patriots, before winning against the Oakland Raiders. Similarly, the Broncos lost their game, before the Colts won against the Steelers.

The first Regular Season match in Mexico was played in 2005.

References

Bibliography

[1] National Football League (2014) “2014 National Football League Record & Factbook | International Games” pg. 508. New York, USA

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith & Michael Brophy, Irish American Football Association

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National Football League v Pacific Coast Football League 1936

Results NFL v AFL 1936

DateNFL TeamAFL/ PCFL TeamVenue
1936Philadelphia Eagles7Los Angeles Bulldogs10Los Angeles
1936Pittsburgh Pirates7Los Angeles Bulldogs27Los Angeles
27.12.1936Brooklyn Dodgers18Salinas Packers (PCFL)0Salinas
10.01.1937Green Bay Packers42Salinas Packers (PCFL)7San Francisco
14.02.1937NFL All-Stars14Salinas Packers (PCFL)0Bakersfield
National Football League v Pacific Coast Football League 1936 [Ref: 1]

Report

After the demise of the Pacific Coast Football League after one week in 1936, there was no League season on the West Coast from 1936-1937, with the Salinas Packers and Los Angeles Bulldogs playing an independent schedule.

The Los Angeles Bulldogs had scheduled games against National Football League teams the Philadelphia Eagles (winning 10-7) and Pittsburgh Pirates (winning 27-7).

The Packers played against the Brooklyn Dodgers of the NFL in 1936, losing 18-0 and also the Green Bay Packers (NFL Champions) who won 42-7, before losing to an NFL All-Star team in Bakersfield. [1]

The two teams also played each other, with the Salinas Packers winning 21-17, as well as scheduling matches against other West Coast and Inland Empire opposition.

References

[1]  California Dreamin’ – West Coast Pros in the 1930s – Bob Gill, in association with Tod Maher, The Coffin Corner, Pro Football Researchers Association (1984) California Dreamin’ – West Coast Pros in the 1930s [Internet] Available from: http://profootballresearchers.com/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/06-07-190.pdf [Accessed 9 October 2018

 [2] Tod Maher, The Coffin Corner, Pro Football Researchers Association (1987) The Salinas Packers [Internet] Available from: http://profootballresearchers.com/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/09-05-303.pdf   [Accessed 9 October 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Eoin O’Fearghaill.

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National Football League v American Football League 1927-1928

Results NFL v AFL (California Winter League) 1927-1928

DateNFL TeamAFL Team
California Winter League1927
25.12.1926Duluth Eskimoes3Hollywood Generals6
18.12.1926Duluth Eskimoes19California All-Stars *0
26.12.1926Duluth Eskimoes7California All-Stars *9
07.01.1927Duluth Eskimoes10California All-Stars *0
16.01.1927Los Angeles Buccaneers30New York Yankees0
23.01.1927Los Angeles Buccaneers0Los Angeles Wildcats17
30.01.1927Los Angeles Buccaneers0New York Yankees14
06.02.1927Los Angeles Buccaneers7New York Yankees6
California Winter League1928
02.01.1928New York Yankees0Los Angeles Wildcats6
08.01.1928New York Yankees0Los Angeles Wildcats7
15.01.1928Cleveland Bulldogs12Los Angeles Wildcats6
29.01.1928Cleveland Bulldogs0Los Angeles Wildcats0
National Football League v American Football League – California Winter League 1927-1928 [Ref:

Note: *Pacific Coast Football League All-Star Team

Report

In the Winter of January-February 1927 & 1928, some of the top teams in the National Football League & American Football League played in a Winter League in California, following the end of the Fall (Autumn) NFL & AFL seasons. The teams included star players from college teams in California and were dubbed after the teams’ star NFL & AFL players. e.g. the Nevers Eskimoes were the Duluth Eskimoes of the NFL with star player, Ernie Nevers.

While the best team both seasons, the Los Angeles Wildcats, dubbed Wilson’s Wildcats by the press, were not to play in the season ending game, as they did not provide the draw the organisers wanted. Instead Red Grange’s Yankees (New York Yankees) played both climactic games, first against Muller’s Californians (Los Angeles Buccaneers) and in 1928, winning at the second attempt versus Friedman’s Bulldogs (Cleveland Bulldogs).

The League was essentially a AAA League/Major League Rival to the NFL from 1927-1928, featuring both star NFL & AFL teamxs and players and teams and players from the Semi-Pro Pacific Coast Football League and Californian College players.

In 1927 the NFL teams won 5 of the 8 matches between the Leagues, and in 1928, there were two wins for AFL teams, one for the NFL with one tie. Reference: [1]

References

Websites / Online Magazines

[1] Bob Gill (2009) Seasons in the Sun – The California winter league of 1927 and ’28 The Coffin Corner Volume 31,No. 1, Pro Football Researchers Association (2009)[Internet] Available from: http://www.profootballresearchers.org/coffin-corner00’s/CC-31-1.pdf [Accessed 20 October 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Eoin O’Fearghaill.

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National Football League International Era Timeline 1950-Present

National Football League Logo [Ref: 4]

National Football League Expansion Era, 1952-present

NumberTeamsYears Active
National-American Football League1952-1953
1Dallas Texans (NFL)1952; 1960-1962
2Baltimore Colts (NFL)1953-1982
American Football League1960-1969
3Denver Broncos1960-present
4Houston Oilers1960-1995 [13]
5Los Angeles Chargers1960 [14]
6New York Titans1960-1962 [16]
7Buffalo Bills1960-present
8Boston Patriots1960-1969 [17]
11Oakland Raiders1960-1981 [18]
13San Diego Chargers1961-2018 [20]
14Kansas City Chiefs1963-present
15New York Jets1963-present
17Miami Dolphins1967-present
19Boston Patriots (Birmingham)1968 *
20Cincinnati Bengals1969-present
21Miami Dolphins (Tampa)1969 *
National Football League Relocation Era1950-1982
9Dallas Cowboys1960-present
10St. Louis Cardinals1960-1987 [19]
12Minnesota Vikings1961-present
16Atlanta Falcons1966-present
18New Orleans Saints1968-present
22New England Patriots1971-present [17]
23New York Giants (New Haven, Conn.)1973-1975 [21]
24New York Giants (New Jersey)1976-present [21]
25Tampa Bay Buccaneers1976-present
26Seattle Seahawks1976-present
27Indianapolis Colts1982-present [22]
28Los Angeles Raiders1982-1994 [23]
29Los Angeles Rams (Anaheim)1982-1994 [24]
30New York Jets (New Jersey)1984-present [25]
31Phoenix Cardinals1988-1993
32Arizona Cardinals1994-Present
National Football League South Expansion Era1995-2019
33Carolina Panthers1995-present
34Jacksonville Jaguars1995-present
35St. Louis Rams1995-2018 [27]
36Oakland Raiders1995-2019 [28]
37Baltimore Ravens1996-present
38Tennessee Oilers (Memphis)1997 [29]
39Tennessee Titans (Nashville)1998 [30]
40Houston Texans2002-present
41New Orleans Saints (Baton Rouge)2005
42New Orleans Saints (San Antonio)2005
43San Francisco 49ers (Santa Clara)2014-Present
44Los Angeles Chargers2019-present [20]
45Los Angeles Rams2019-present [36]
46Las Vegas Raiders2020-present [37]
National Football League Major Teams Timeline 1920-present [Ref: 1-7]

National Football League International 1960-Present

NumberTeam (Host City)Years
National Football League Intercontinental1960-1993
49Chicago Bears (Toronto)1960
50Detroit Lions (Montreal)1969
51Pittsburgh Steelers (Montreal)1969
52St. Louis Cardinals (Tokyo)1976
53New Orleans Saints (Mexico City)1978
54Tampa Bay Bandits (USFL)(London)1984
55Minnesota Vikings (Goteborg)1988
56Cleveland Browns (Toronto) #1993
NFL American Bowl / International Series1995-Present
57Minnesota Vikings (London)1983^; 2013
58St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (London)1987+; 2012, 16-17, 19
59Miami Dolphins (London)1988+, 2007, 2015, 2017
60New Orleans Saints (London)1990+, 2008
61San Francisco 49ers (London)1992+, 2010
62Buffalo Bills (Toronto)1995+; 2008-2013 [35]
National Football League American Bowl1986-2019
63Chicago Bears (London)1986
64New York Jets (Montreal)1988
65Los Angeles Rams (Tokyo)1989
66Philadelphia Eagles (London)1989
67Denver Broncos (Tokyo)1990, 1995
68Pittsburgh Steelers (Montreal)1990
69Los Angeles Rams (Berlin)1990
70Buffalo Bills (London)1991
71San Francisco 49ers (Berlin)1991
72Miami Dolphins (Tokyo)1991
73Houston Oilers (Tokyo)1992
74Miami Dolphins (Berlin)1992
75Dallas Cowboys (London)1993
76New Orleans Saints (Tokyo)1993
77San Francisco 49ers (Barcelona)1993
78Minnesota Vikings (Berlin)1993
79Los Angeles Raiders (Barcelona)1994
80Minnesota Vikings (Tokyo)1994
81New York Giants (Berlin)1994
82Houston Oilers (Mexico City)1994
83San Diego Chargers (Tokyo)1996
84Kansas City Chiefs (Monterrey)1996
85Pittsburgh Steelers (Dublin)1997
86Miami Dolphins (Mexico City)1997
87Green Bay Packers (Toronto)1997
88Green Bay Packers (Tokyo)1998
89San Francisco 49ers (Vancouver)1998
90New England Patriots (Tokyo)1998
91Denver Broncos (Sydney)1999
92Atlanta Falcons (Tokyo)2000; 2005
93Indianapolis Colts (Mexico City)2000
94Dallas Cowboys (Mexico City)2001
95Washington Redskins (Osaka)2002
96Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Tokyo)2003
National Football League International Series2005-2019
97Arizona Cardinals (Mexico City)2005 [33]
98Tampa Bay Buccaneers (London)2009, 2011, 2019
99Jacksonville Jaguars (London)2013-2019
100Atlanta Falcons (London)2014
101Oakland Raiders (London)2014; 2018-2019
102Kansas City Chiefs (London)2015
103Cincinnati Bengals (London)2016
104Cleveland Browns (London)2017
105Los Angeles Chargers (London)2018
106Los Angeles Chargers (Mexico City)2019
107Green Bay Packers (Winnipeg) ^2019
NFL American Bowl & International Series 1976-2019

Report

The National Football League engaged in a series of International Games and Expansion beginning with Preseason Exhibitions in Canada in the 1950s and 1960. In 1960 the American Football League was successful enough to force a merger with the NFL in 1970, and from 1983 to 1999 the National Football League engaged in the American Bowl Series of Preseason Games in London, Berlin, Barcelona, Tokyo, Mexico City, Gothenburg and Osaka.

The ext round of expansion came in the 19990s with the addition of South Divisions to both the American and National Conferences, and after 2000 was a new International series, with Regular Season games in London, Mexico City and Toronto. Recently there has been a new round of relocations, just as there was in the 1970s and early 1980s.

Notes

For the American Bowl and NFL International Series the Designated Home Team for each game is given with the host city in brackets afterwards. This is the same for games played by National Football League teams in the USA.

Notes

# International Series Match. + American Bowl Match. ^ Non-International Series Preseason Exhibition match.

[10] Baltimore Colts and Dallas Texans of 1952-1953 were part of the National Football League when it was briefly known as the National-American Football League following the merger of the NFL and All-America Football Conference.

[11] NFL considers Baltimore Colts of 1951 & 1953 as separate teams.

[12] Dallas Texans became Kansas City Chiefs in 1963.

[13] Moved to Memphis and became Tennessee Oilers in 1996. name retired by NFL.

[14] Los Angeles Chargers moved to San Diego in 1961.

[15] Minneapolis were awarded a team for the AFL in 1960, but later resigned from the League and were awarded a team for the NFL to begin play in 1961.

[16] New York Titans changed name to New York Jets 1963.

[17] Boston Patriots moved outside Boston in Massachusetts in 1970 and changed name to New England Patriots.

[18] Oakland Raiders moved to Los Angeles (Anaheim) in 1982.

[19] Chicago Cardinals became St. Louis Cardinals in 1960.

[20] San Diego Chargers moved back to Los Angeles in 2019.

[21] New York Giants moved to New Haven, Connecticut in 1973, and East Rutherford, New Jersey in 1975.

[23] Baltimore Colts moved to Indianapolis in 1982.

[24] Los Angeles Rams moved to Anaheim in 1982.

[25] New York Jets moved into Giants Stadium, New Jersey in 1984.

[26] St. Louis Cardinals moved to Phoenix in 1988 and then moved to Tempe, Arizona and became Arizona Cardinals in 1994.

[27] Los Angeles Rams moved to St. Louis 1995.

[28] Los Angeles Raiders moved back to Oakland 1995.

[29] Houston Oilers moved to Memphis becoming the Tennessee Oilers in 1997.

[30] Tennessee Oilers moved to Nashville becoming Tennessee Titans in 1998.

[31] The Cleveland Browns moved to Baltimore in 1996, and were renamed the Ravens. The NFL placed a new team in Cleveland in 1999, and gave them the Cleveland Browns name and history.

[32] The New Orleans Saints played their Home matches in Baton Rouge (Louisiana) and San Antonio (Texas) in 2005 due to the Super Dome in New Orleans being unplayable as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

[33] The Arizona Cardinals were the designated Home Team for an NFL International Regular Season match in Mexico City in 2005.

[34] The Jacksonville Jaguars were the designated Home Team for NFL International Regular Season matches in London from 2007 to present. nicknamed the “Union Jags” by fans.

[35] The Buffalo Bills were the designated Home Team for NFL International Regular Season matches in Toronto from 2008 to 2013.

[36] St. Louis Rams moved back to Los Angeles in 2019.

[37] Oakland Raiders moved to Las Vegas in 2020.

*Single Home match played at the venue indicated.

References

Bibliography

[1] National Football League (2014) “Past Standings” 2014 Official NFL Record & Factbook” pg. 350-399. National football League, Time Home Entertainment. 2014.

Websites

[2] Pro Football Hall of Fame (2005) American Football League Standings (1936-37) [Internet] Available from: http://www.profootballhof.com/news/american-football-league-standings-1936-37/ [Accessed 5 June 2017]

[3] Bob Gill, The Coffin Corner, Pro Football Researchers Association (1989) Back Before Bengalmania – Cincinnati’s First Brush with the Big Time – [Internet] Available from: http://profootballresearchers.com/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/11-05-379.pdf [Accessed 9 October 2018]

[4] Pro Football Archives (2019) 1938 | American Football League [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1938.html [Accessed 12 October 2019]

[5] Pro Football Archives (2019) 1939 | American Football League [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1939.html [Accessed 12 October 2019]

[6] Pro Football Hall of Fame (2005) American Football League (1940-1941) [Internet] Available from: http://www.profootballhof.com/news/american-football-league-1940-1941/ [Accessed 5 June 2017]

[7] Pro Football Hall of Fame (2005) All-America Football Conference (AAFC) Standings (1946-1949) [Internet] Available from: http://www.profootballhof.com/news/all-america-football-conference-aafc-standings-1946-1949/ [Accessed 5 June 2017]

[2] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 1998 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id173.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[3] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 1999 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id174.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[4] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2000 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id175.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[5] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2001 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id176.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[6] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2002 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id177.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[7] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2003 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id178.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[8] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2004 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id179.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[9] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2005 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id180.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[10] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2006 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id181.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[11] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2007 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id182.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

Images

[8] National Football League (2019) Division Standings | 2019 | Preseason [Internet] Available from: https://www.nfl.com/standings/division/2019/PRE [Accessed 12 August 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Decy Maher and John Kane.

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World Football Leagues Era Timeline 1972-Present

World League of American Football Logo 1991-1997 [Ref: 21]

Intercontinental Football Leagues 1972-1989

Years ActiveTeams
Intercontinental Football League Europe 1972-1975
1972NFL Bleu (Paris)
1972NFL Rouge (Paris)
1973-1975Rome Gladiators
1973-1975Barcelona Almogovares
1973-1975Istanbul Conquerors
1973-1975West Berlin Bears
1973-1975Vienna Lippizaners
1973-1975Munich Lions
Intercontinental Football League USA 1972-1978
1972Air Force All-Stars
1972Rota Naval Base Admirals
1973University of Rhode Island Rams
1973USAFE All-Stars
1976Henderson State Reddies
1976Texas A&I Javelinas
1977Chicago Lions
1977Newton Nite Hawks
1978Indianapolis Capitols
1978Quad Cities Black Hawks
Canadian Football League USA 1993-1995; 2002-2005
1993-1994Sacramento Gold Miners
1994-1995Baltimore Stallions
1994Las Vegas Posse
1994-1995Shreveport Pirates
1995Birmingham Barracudas
1995Memphis Mad Dogs
1995San Antonio Texans
2002-2005Ottawa Renegades
United Football League 2009-2011
2009California Redwoods (San Jose)
2009-2010Florida Tuskers (Orlando)
2009-2011Las Vegas Locomotives
2009New York Sentinels
2010Hartford Colonials
2010-2011Omaha Nighthawks
2010-2011Sacramento Mountain Lions
2011Virginia Destroyers
Intercontinental Football Leagues Timeline 1972-1989 [Ref: 1-20]

European Football Leagues 1991-2007

Years ActiveTeams
World League of American Football 1991-1992
1991-1992Birmingham Fire
1991-1992Montreal Machine
1991-1992New York / New Jersey Knights
1991-1992Orlando Thunder
1991Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks
1991-1992Sacramento Surge
1991-1992San Antonio Riders
1992Ohio Glory (Columbus)
National Football League Europe 1991-2007
1991-2003Barcelona Dragons
1991-2007Frankfurt Galaxy
1991-1998London / England Monarchs
1995-2007Amsterdam Admirals
1995-2007Rhein Fire
1995-2004Scottish Claymores
1999-2007Berlin Thunder
2004-2007Cologne Centurions
2005-2007Hamburg Sea Devils
European League of American Football 1993
1993-1995Hamburg Blue Devils
1993Cologne Crocodiles
1993Munich Cowboys
1993Manchester EuroSpartans
1993EuroSteelers
1993EuroBears
1993EuroRaiders
1993EuroMonarchs
American Football League of Europe 1994-1995
1994-1995Stockholm Nordic Vikings
1994Berlin Bears
1994Helsinki Roosters
1995Frankfurt Knights
1994-1995Sheffield GB Spartans
1994Munich Thunder
1994-1995Amsterdam Crusaders
1994Frankfurt Gamblers
1995Bergamo Lions
European Football Leagues Timeline 1991-1989 [Ref: 1-20]

World Football Leagues 2012-Present

Years ActiveTeams
Elite Football League of India 2012
2012Bangalore Warhawks
2012Colombo Lions
2012Delhi Defenders
2012Kandy Sky Kings
2012Kolkata Vipers
2012Mumbai Gladiators
2012Pakistan Wolfpack
2012Pune Marathas
Lingerie Football League Canada 2012-2013
2012-2013BC Angels
2012-2013Regina Rage
2012-2013Saskatoon Sirens
2012-2013Toronto Triumph
Legends Football League Australia 2013-2014
2013-2014NSW Surge
2013-2014Queensland Brigade
2013-2014Victoria Maidens
2013-2014Western Australia Angels
Pretty Girls Football League Mexico 2017
2017Cazadoras Los Mochis
2017Cougars Veracruz
2017Diosas Cahitas Los Mochis
2017Evil Queens Culiacan
2017Linces de Puebla
2017Lycans EdoMex Ojo de Agua
2017Morrigans CDMX
2017Ronin de Puebla Somos
2017Valkirias San Luis Potosi
China Arena Football League 2016; 2019
2016-2019Beijing Lions
2016Dalian Dragon Kings
2016Guangzhou Power
2016Qingdao Clipper
2016Shanghai Skywalkers
2016Shenzhen Naja
2019Shanghai Legend
2019Shenyang Black Rhinos
2019Wuhan Gators
World Arena / Legends Football Leagues Timeline 2012-Present [Ref: 46-69]

Report

The first attempts at bringing American Football to the World were in the early 1970s, when Bob Kapp, who had successfully brought Professional Soccer to Texas sought to do the same with American Football in Europe. The Intercontinental Football League featured American teams playing as tourists for the European Championship from 1976 to 1978, as well as a game between two NFL teams NFL Bleu and NFL Rouge in Paris. There was also an attempt to start a Pro League in Europe with six teams, and alhough franchises wrre sold the oil crisis and the spectre of terrorism put a stop to it. The last of these tours was by two Oklahoma Colleges in USSR in 1989.

Beginning in 1991, the National Football League started the World League of American Football with teams in United States, Canada, and Europe. Emmett Waldron, who was born in Cork, played for the Scottish Claymores from 1995 to 1998 when the League was a Europe-only league renamed NFL Europe.

The first Leagues other than American promoted Pro League appeared in 1994-1995 with the American Football League of europe, featuring mainly homegrown European players. In 1993 to 1995 the Canadian Football League also attempted to go “World” by putting teams in the United States of America. The United Football League of 2009-2011 belongs in this category of World League as it actually played three full seasons, whereas most Leagues of this Era in USA ether failed to get off the ground or played a limited 2-game schedule. In 2012 the Elite Football League of India was started by former NFL players and coaches, and featured teams in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Beginning in 2012-13 the Legends and Arena Leagues decided to go Global, with the Lingerie Football League placing teams in Canada for the 2012-13 season, and then as the newly renamed Legends Football League in Australia in 2013-14. Ireland’s Linda Holland, born in Cork, played for the Western Australia Angels in 2013-14. In 2017 the Pretty Girls Football League in Mexico was another of these Leagues. The Arena Football League also got in on the action with its China AFL league playing two season in 2016 and 2019.

Linda Holland of the LFL Australia team Western Australia Angels 2013-14 [Ref: 70]

References

Website / Sources

[1] Mark L. Ford and Massimo Foglio, The Coffin Corner Volume 27,No. 6, Pro Football Researchers Association (2002) THE FIRST “NFL EUROPE”[Internet] Available from: http://www.profootballresearchers.org/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/27-06-1101.pdf [Accessed 20 October 2019]

Bibiography

[2] Massimo Foglio with Mark L. Ford (2017), Touchdown in Europe – How American Football Came to the Old Continent. Second Edition “The Trailblazers: Bleu et Rouge, College and Semi-Pro”. pg. 151-188. Published by the Author (2015, 2017)

Internet Archive

[3] American Football (Russia) (2017) History in Russia [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ru/Hist_RUS.php [Accessed 24 December 2017]

Websites

[4] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/WLAFlogo.gif [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[5] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 1991 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id165.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[6] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 1992 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id166.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[7] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 1995 [Interne] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id170.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[8] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 1996 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id171.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[9] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 1997 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id172.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[10] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 1998 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id173.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[11] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 1999 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id174.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[12] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2000 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id175.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[13] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2001 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id176.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[14] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2002 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id177.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[15] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2003 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id178.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[16] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2004 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id179.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[17] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2005 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id180.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[18] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2006 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id181.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[19] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF History: 2007 [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/id182.html [Accessed 23 April 2018]

Newspapers

[20] Naughton, Lindie (1996) US FOOTBALL Evening Herald. Thursday, 29 February 1996. pg 62 [Internet] Available from: http://archive.irishnewsarchive.com/Olive/APA/INA/Print.Article.aspx?mode=image&href=EHD%2F1996%2F02%2F29&id=Ar06206 [Accessed 5 July 2017]

Images

[21] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/WLAFlogo.gif [Accessed 23 April 2018]

Websites

[22] Google Groups – rec.sport.football.misc (1994) Message by Ludwig Alberter – 5 September 1994 [Internet] Available from: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.sport.football.misc/oNVilaWhNSY [Accessed 21 August 2018]

[23] Google Groups – rec.sport.football.misc (1994) Message by Dominik Kubla – 5 November 1994 [Internet] Available from: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.sport.football.misc/BRx_xxVsAoY [Accessed 21 August 2018]

Sources

[24] FD Reporter (1995) “Terry Launches Second Coming” First Down, May 20, 1995, P. 18.

[25] Rowlands, Neil (1995) “It’s back to the good old Haze!” First Down, May 27, 1995, P. 22.

[26] Anon. (1995) “I’ll give any unhappy fans money back” First Down, June 10, 1995, P. 18.

[27] Myatt, Steve (1995) “Sedin Death!” First Down, June 17, 1995, P. 21.

[28] Myatt, Steve (1995) “Defensive Disaster sees Spartans crumble to 0-5” First Down, July 15, 1995, P. 18.

[29] Anon. (1995) “We can bounce back, says Tel” First Down, July 1, 1995, P. 18.

[30] FD Reporter (1995) “Sitting on the dock of a bay” First Down, August 5, 1995, P. 19.

Online Encyclopedia

[31] Enciclopedia del Football Italiano (2019) American Football League Europe 1995 [Internet] Available from: http://www.warriorsbologna.it/public/Enciclopedia/PDF/1995_afle_eur.pdf [Accessed 4 December 2019]

News Groups

[32] Google Groups | rec.sport.football.misc (1995) [FLE] Schedule of 1995 Season | Post by Domink Kubla 27 May 1995 [Internet] Available from: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.sport.football.misc/6Y8ECEnsSi0 [Accessed 8 August 2018]

[33] Google Groups | rec.sport.football.misc (1995) [FLE] Latest News and first result | Post by Domink Kubla 2 June 1995 [Internet] Available from: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.sport.football.misc/j1J9u7pcYPo [Accessed 8 August 2018]

[34] Canadian Football League (2019) Standings | 2002 [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/standings/?season=2002 [Accessed 9 March 2019]

[35] Canadian Football League (2019) Standings | 2003 [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/standings/?season=2003 [Accessed 9 March 2019]

[36] Canadian Football League (2019) Standings | 2004 [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/standings/?season=2004 [Accessed 9 March 2019]

[37] Canadian Football League (2019) Schedule | 2004 [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/?season=2004 [Accessed 9 March 2019]

[38] Canadian Football League (2019) Standings | 2005 [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/standings/?season=2005 [Accessed 9 March 2019]

[39] Canadian Football League (2019) Schedule | 2005 [Internet] Available from: https://www.cfl.ca/schedule/?season=2005 [Accessed 9 March 2019]

Internet Archive

[40] United Football League | Internet Archive (2010) Schedule 2009 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20100102212241/http://www.ufl-football.com/schedule [Accessed 13 August 2019]

[41] United Football League | Internet Archive (2011) Schedule 2010 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20110609043730/http://www.ufl-football.com/schedule [Accessed 13 August 2019]

[42] United Football League | Internet Archive (2011) Schedule 2011 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20111026023511/http://www.ufl-football.com/schedule [Accessed 13 August 2019]

Bibliography

[43] Maher, Todd & Gill, Bob (2013) Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia | The Annual Record pg. 108-110. Maher Sports Media, 2013.

[44] Maher, Todd & Gill, Bob (2013) Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia | The Game Scores pg. 5-10. Maher Sports Media, 2013.

Online Encyclopedias

[45] Wikipedia (2016) 2012 Elite Football League of India Season [Internet] Available from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Elite_Football_League_of_India_season [Accessed 23 October 2016]

Internet Archive

[46] LFL Canada | Internet Archive (2012) LFL Canada | 2012-13 | Standings [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20121119013016/http://lflcanada.com/standings.php [Accessed 31 August 2019]

[47] De La Fuente, Marcus (2012) LINGERIE BOWL I: HANSON & GARCIA LIGHT UP THE FIELD FOR BC AS MISSED OPPORTUNITIES AND MISTAKES PLAGUE SASKATOON LFL Canada | Internet Archive [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20121205072904/http://www.lfl360.com/articles/lingerie-bowl-i-hanson-garcia-light-field-bc-missed-opportunities-mistakes-plague-saskatoon/ [Accessed 31 August 2019]

Websites

[48] Brian O’Reilly – Irish Independent (2014) February 13 2014: Video: Irish woman becomes star of Australia’s Lingerie Football League [Internet] Availabble from: https://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/video-irish-woman-becomes-star-of-australias-lingerie-football-league-30007193 [Accessed 6 May 2018]

[49] LFL 360 (2013) NSW Surge vs QLD Brigade – The inaugural Australian LFL game [Internet] Available from: https://www.lfl360.com/australia/new-south-wales-surge/nsw-surge-qld-brigade-the-inaugural-australian-lfl-game/ [Accessed 6 May 2018]

[50] LFL 360 (2013) A Packed Stadium and Upset Win Add to an Ulnikely Maiden Voyage [Internet] Available from: https://www.lfl360.com/australia/packed-stadium-upset-win-add-maiden-voyage/ [Accessed 6 May 2018]

[51] LFL 360 (2013) Heavenly Debut for the Angels [Internet] Available from: https://www.lfl360.com/australia/heavenly-debut-angels/ [Accessed 6 May 2018]

[52] LFL 360 (2013) A Surge Capsizes Maiden Voyage, NSW 36 VIC 12 [Internet] Available from: https://www.lfl360.com/australia/surge-capsizes-maiden-voyage-34-12-sydney [Accessed 6 May 2018]

[53] LFL 360 (2014) Massacre on the Gold Coast, Angels soar above Brigade 41-0 [Internet] Available from: https://www.lfl360.com/australia/massacre-gold-coast-angels-soar-brigade-41-0 [Accessed 6 May 2018]

[54] LFL 360 (2014) LFL Australia: Articles [Internet] Available from: https://www.lfl360.com/category/australia/ [Accessed 6 May 2018]

[55] LFL 360 (2014) LFL Australia: Articles – Page 2 [Internet] Available from: https://www.lfl360.com/category/australia/page/2/ [Accessed 6 May 2018]

Websites

[56] Arena Fan (2016) China Arena Football League Standings [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20161107032211/http://www.arenafan.com/statistics/?page=standings&league=4 [Accessed 31 August 2019]

[57] Morninghof, Mick (2016) Beijing Wins CAFL Bowl on Final Play [Internet] Available from: http://caflfootball.com/beijing-wins-cafl-china-bowl-on-final-play/ [Accessed 31 August 2019]

[58] Morninghof, Mick (2016) Shanghai Takes Third With 57-52 Win [Internet] Available from: http://caflfootball.com/shanghai-takes-third-with-57-52-win/ [Accessed 31 August 2019]

[59] Morninghof, Mick (2016) Naja Finish at .500 With 46-30 Win Over Dalian [Internet] Available from: http://caflfootball.com/shanghai-takes-third-with-57-52-win/ [Accessed 31 August 2019]

[60] China Arena Football League (2019) CAFL 2019 Competition Breakdown! [Internet] Available from: http://caflfootball.com/cafl-2019-competition-breakdown/ [Accessed 3 December 2019]

[61] China Arena Football League | Facebook (2019) Post, November 13, 2019: ” Final Score from Shenyang: Beijing 28 Shenyang 0 “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CAFLFootball/posts/2768277399901933 [Accessed 3 December 2019]

[62] China Arena Football League | Facebook (2019) Post, November 22, 2019: ” Final Score in Wuhan: Gators 40 Shanghai 0 “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CAFLFootball/posts/2791563504239989 [Accessed 3 December 2019]

[63] China Arena Football League | Facebook (2019) Post, December 6, 2019: ” Half way through Match Play and Day 1 of the CAFL Championship Tournament and here are the scores: “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CAFLFootball/posts/2823067901089549 [Accessed 10 December 2019]

[64] China Arena Football League | Facebook (2019) Post, December 6, 2019: “ The first day is complete and here is how the teams finished in day 1 of Match Play of the CAFL 2019 Championship Tournament. “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CAFLFootball/posts/2823301561066183 [Accessed 10 December 2019]

[65] China Arena Football League | Facebook (2019) Post, December 8, 2019: ” The Shenyang Black Rhinos take home the 3rd Place OF THE CAFL 2029 Championship Tournament with an 18-6 win over the Shanghai Legends. “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CAFLFootball/posts/2827977440598595 [Accessed 10 December 2019]

[66] China Arena Football League | Facebook (2019) Post, December 8, 2019: ” What an epic battle as the CAFL 2019 Tournament Championship Game gave fans all that they could ask for as the Wuhan Gators came from behind in regulation to tie the score and take the game to overtime to defeat the 2016 champions Beijing Lions 30-22.  “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CAFLFootball/posts/2827996027263403 [Accessed 10 December 2019]

[67] Arena Football League (2019) Official Statement [Internet] Available from: https://www.arenafootball.com/article/nov27-statement [Accessed 3 December 2019]

Social Media

[68] Pretty Girls Football League Facebook Page (2017) Post June 27, 2017: “Se ha llegado la hora,” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LigaPGFL/posts/1481540131916233 [Accessed 8 October 2018]

[69] Pretty Girls Football League Facebook Page (2017) Post July 16, 2017: “Marcador final
Cougars Veracruz 12 – 28 Valkirias Slp” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LigaPGFL/posts/1505052382898341:0 [Accessed 8 October 2018]

Images

[70] Brian O’Reilly – Irish Independent (2014) February 13 2014: Video: Irish woman becomes star of Australia’s Lingerie Football League [Internet] Availabble from: https://cdn-03.independent.ie/videos/article30006990.ece/fd099/AUTOCROP/h342/West%20Cork’s%20Linda%20Holland%20on%20reaching%20football’s%20largest%20stage%20in%20Australia%20(Generated%20thumbnail) [Accessed 29 November 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Joe Grey (Dublin Dragons) Sean Douglas (Dublin Rebels & UCD) Fiona Corrigan, Caoimhe Mullaney, Alan Delaney; Cillian Smith, Michael Smith, Ralph Schmeer, and Michael Brophy (IAFA).

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 10 July 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved.

International American Football USSR 1989

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
College GameDynamo Sports Arena, Russia
28.03.1989Oklahoma StarsOklahoma Bummers
FriendlyWest Berlin, Germany
17.09.1989Berlin Adler (Ger)77Moscow Bears (URS)6
International American Football USSR 1989 [Ref: 1]

The first attempt at creating a Professional American Football League in Russia took place in 1979. It was blocked by the Communist Authorities. It was not until 1989, with the Glasnost Era, that the first matches were played, with a demonstration match by two College teams, the “Stars” and the “Bummers” from Oklahoma. [1]

The following months saw the creation of the first Russian team the Moscow Bears, who played the Berlin Adler, an experienced German team and lost 77-6.

The first Russian American Football Championship then took place in 1992, however due to insufficent numbers as well as presumably the large distances involved in a National League, it was not until 2002 that it was again played, and has been played since. [2]

Billboard Advertising the first American Football Game in Russia 1989 [Reference: 3]

References

Internet Archive

[1] American Football (Russia) (2017) History in Russia [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ru/Hist_RUS.php [Accessed 24 December 2017]

[2] American Football League (Russia) | Wayback Machine (2018) American Football League [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20181216083344/http://laf.amfoot.ru/?r=competition/about&comp=101 [Accessed 31 December 2019]

Images

[3] American Football (Russia) (2017) History in Russia | Billboard Advertising First College Game in Russia 1989 [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ru/History/pics/billboard-1989-400×600.jpg%5BAccessed 24 December 2017]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Robert Gorby & Enda Fahy.

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Intercontinental Football League European Championship 1978

IFL European Championship 1978

PWLTPFPAPct
Quad Cities Black Hawks (C)440095291.000
Indianapolis Capitols40402995.000
Intercontinental Football League European Championship Final Standings 1978 [Ref: 1-2]

Results

DateWinnersRunners-Up
Game 1Brussels, Belgium
25.06.1978Quad Cities Black Hawks26Indianapolis Capitols14
Game 2Antwerp, Belgium
28.06.1978Quad Cities Black HawksWIndianapolis CapitolsL
Game 3Rotterdam, Netherlands
01.07.1978Quad Cities Black Hawks42Indianapolis Capitols0
Game 4Ludwigshafen, Germany
04.07.1978Quad Cities Black Hawks7Indianapolis Capitols5
Intercontinental Football League European Championship Results 1978 [Ref: 1-2]

Report

The Final Intercontinental Football League European Championship in 1978, again featured Professional teams visiting from America on a 5-game tour. This time the teams were the Quad Cities Black Hawks and Indianapolis Capitols of the AA (3rd Level) Northern States Football League.

The Quad Cities Black Hawks won all four games played, in Brussels and Antwerp (Belgium), Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Ludwigshafen (Germany) with the Final match again cancelled due to the massive losses incurred.

This was to be Bob Kapp and the Intercontinental Football League’s last throw of the dice regards establishing Professional American Football in Europe, and the task was to be taken up by another US promoter in the USSR in 1979.

The real legacy of these tours and the IFL, however, was the establishment of teams in Dusseldorf, Vienna and Milan, by Europeans who wanted to play the sport themselves. With the Dusseldorf Panther and Milano Rhinos still in existence today, it has proved to be a fruitful venture for American Football in the long term, even though it lost a phenomenal amount of money at the time.

References

Website / Sources

[1] Mark L. Ford and Massimo Foglio, The Coffin Corner Volume 27,No. 6, Pro Football Researchers Association (2002) THE FIRST “NFL EUROPE”[Internet] Available from: http://www.profootballresearchers.org/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/27-06-1101.pdf [Accessed 20 October 2019]

Bibiography

[2] Massimo Foglio with Mark L. Ford (2017), Touchdown in Europe – How American Football Came to the Old Continent. Second Edition “The Trailblazers: Bleu et Rouge, College and Semi-Pro”. pg. 151-188. Published by the Author (2015, 2017)

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Louise Wills (Kenny) and John Wills.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 11 May 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Resereved.