WLAF  World Bowl 4

June 23, 1996 - The World League of American Football's World Bowl 4 was played at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland.

The outcome of the game found the Scottish Claymores garnering the title by defeating the Frankfurt Galaxy, 32-27 in a thriller. According to the

WorldLeagueofAmericanFootball.com, the Scottish team was a worst to first champion going 7-3 in their championship season after have a dismal 2-8 record at the end of the 1995 season. In the 1996 World Bowl, the Claymores wide receiver Yo Murphy was voted MVP for his 163 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. 38,982 fans were in attendance that day, the highest in Claymores history and the largest crowd ever assembled for an American football game in Scotland.

As summer continues its stride, the football season may be months away, but American football history is a continuous narrative, with intriguing events unfolding on every calendar day. This series delves into the moments and forgotten narratives that have shaped the sport on June 23rd throughout the years.

From the quiet birthdays of influential figures to significant off-season decisions, draft movements, or even the subtle shifts in organizational structure that laid the groundwork for future success, June 23rd offers a unique glimpse into football's evolving story. We'll explore moments that might not grab headlines but were crucial in their own right, proving that even in the off-season, football's past is rich with compelling tales. Join us as we uncover the sometimes subtle, sometimes significant ways this specific date has left its mark on American football history.

The athletic Stagg was quite the coveted pitcher in college, even attracting attention from multiple professional organizations of the era. The Yale squad won the game 8-0 behind the arm of Football's Grand Old Man!