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1st Game for Barcelona Dragons
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1st Game for Barcelona Dragons
March 24, 1991 - The Barcelona Dragons beat New York Knights 19-7 in their 1st World League of American Football contest.
The Barcelona Dragons were a prominent franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF), later NFL Europe, from 1991 to 2003. They were one of the original ten teams in the WLAF's inaugural season.
Here's a brief history:
-1991-1992 (WLAF): The Dragons began play in the WLAF, bringing American football to Spain. They quickly established a passionate fanbase and became one of the league's more successful teams.
-1995-2003 (NFL Europe): After a two-year hiatus, the league returned as NFL Europe. The Dragons continued to be a strong contender, consistently drawing large crowds at Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc.
Key Moments:
-The Dragons reached the World Bowl (the league's championship game) three times: in 1997, 1999, and 2001. They won the World Bowl in 1997.
-They where known for an exciting offensive style of play that was very popular with their fans.
Legacy: The Barcelona Dragons played a significant role in popularizing American football in Europe. They left behind a legacy of passionate fans and memorable moments.
End of Franchise: The NFL Europe league was discontinued in 2007, and therefore the Barcelona dragons franchise was ended with the leagues demise in 2003.
The Barcelona Dragons were a prominent franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF), later NFL Europe, from 1991 to 2003. They were one of the original ten teams in the WLAF's inaugural season.
Here's a brief history:
-1991-1992 (WLAF): The Dragons began play in the WLAF, bringing American football to Spain. They quickly established a passionate fanbase and became one of the league's more successful teams.
-1995-2003 (NFL Europe): After a two-year hiatus, the league returned as NFL Europe. The Dragons continued to be a strong contender, consistently drawing large crowds at Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc.
Key Moments:
-The Dragons reached the World Bowl (the league's championship game) three times: in 1997, 1999, and 2001. They won the World Bowl in 1997.
-They where known for an exciting offensive style of play that was very popular with their fans.
Legacy: The Barcelona Dragons played a significant role in popularizing American football in Europe. They left behind a legacy of passionate fans and memorable moments.
End of Franchise: The NFL Europe league was discontinued in 2007, and therefore the Barcelona dragons franchise was ended with the leagues demise in 2003.
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