The game of American football is filled with strategy, legendary figures, great teams, and amazing events that have created euphoria in fandom. We celebrate the game and its people. Here are some items of interest that capture the spirit of the gridiron.
WLAF Grants Franchise the Birmingham...
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WLAF Grants Franchise the Birmingham Fire
On April 18, 1990, Birmingham, Alabama, was granted a charter franchise in the newly formed World League of American Football (WLAF), christened the Birmingham Fire. This marked a significant moment, bringing springtime professional football to a city with a history of supporting alternative leagues. The Fire became one of the ten inaugural teams, signaling the NFL's ambition to cultivate a developmental league with international appeal.
The Birmingham Fire quickly established itself as a competitive team within the WLAF. Under the leadership of head coach Chan Gailey, the Fire reached the playoffs in both of its seasons, 1991 and 1992. Playing their home games at Legion Field, the team garnered a dedicated local fanbase, with initial enthusiasm drawing impressive crowds. While the WLAF ultimately folded in September 1992, the Birmingham Fire left a memorable mark on the city's sporting landscape and provided a platform for players and coaches who would later make their mark in the NFL.
The Birmingham Fire quickly established itself as a competitive team within the WLAF. Under the leadership of head coach Chan Gailey, the Fire reached the playoffs in both of its seasons, 1991 and 1992. Playing their home games at Legion Field, the team garnered a dedicated local fanbase, with initial enthusiasm drawing impressive crowds. While the WLAF ultimately folded in September 1992, the Birmingham Fire left a memorable mark on the city's sporting landscape and provided a platform for players and coaches who would later make their mark in the NFL.
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Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
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Gridiron Legacy: Pro Football's Missing Origin Story
Author Gregg Ficery tells the story of the beginnings of Pro Football through the pro football career of his Great Grandfather, Bob Shiring
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Sports Jersey Dispatch
If you like remembering players of the NFL by their numbers then you may also enjoy going uniform number by number in other team sports as well. We have it for you on our other website in baseball, basketball, hockey and more on the Sports Jersey Dispatch.
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Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry
Author Joe Ziemba the master historian of football in Chicago has released another beauty. It is titled Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry.
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