Football Austrian (AFBOe) Austrian Bowl 1984-Present

Football Austria Logo [Ref: 2]

Austrian Bowls 1984-Present

YearBowlWinnersRunners-Up
1984ISalzburg Lions27GrazGiants10
1986IIGraz Giants31Vienna Vikings12
1987IIIGraz Giants20Salzburg Lions0
1988IVGraz Giants33Vienna Vikings15
1989VSalzburg Lions34Graz Giants0
1990VIGraz Giants59Klosterneuberg Mercenaries7
1991VIIGraz Giants38Vienna Vikings7
1992VIIIGraz Giants28Schwarzenau Rangers13
1993IXFeldkirch Dinos45Salzburg Bulls10
1994XVienna Vikings45Levi’s Graz Giants23
1995XILevi’s Graz Giants26Vienna Vikings20
1996XIIVienna Vikings41Levi’s Graz Giants35
1997XIIIGraz Giants35Klosterneuberg Mercenaries14
1998XIVGraz Giants43Vienna Vikings3
1999XVVienna Vikings37GrazGiants35
2000XVIVienna Vikings34Tyrolean Raiders28
2001XVIIVienna Vikings24Tyrolean Raiders14
2002XVIIIVienna Vikings52Graz Giants21
2003XIXVienna Vikings56Graz Giants42
2004XXTyrolean Raiders28Vienna Vikings20
2005XXIVienna Vikings43Tyrolean Raiders14
2006XXIIRaiders Tirol43Vienna Vikings19
2007XXIIIVienna Vikings42Graz Giants14
2008XXIVGraz Giants31Raiders Tirol21
2009XXVVienna Vikings22Graz Giants19
2010XXVIDanube Dragons28Raiders Tirol21
2011XXVIIRaiders Tirol23Vienna Vikings13
2012XXVIIIVienna Vikings48Raiders Tirol34
2013XXIXVienna Vikings48Raiders Tirol31
2014XXXVienna Vikings24Raiders Tirol17
2015XXXIRaiders Tirol38Vienna Vikings0
2016XXXIIRaiders Tirol51Graz Giants7
2017XXXIIIVienna Vikings45Raiders Tirol26
2018XXXIVRaiders Tirol51Vienna Vikings48
2019XXXVRaiders Tirol42Vienna Vikings34
Football Austria (AFBOe) Austrian Bowl 1984-Present [Ref: 1]

Composite Austrian Bowl Table

TeamWL
Vienna Vikings1411
Graz Giants / Levi’s Graz Giants1010
Raiders Tirol / Tyrolean Raiders79
Salzburg Lions21
Feldkirch Dinos10
Danube Dragons10
Salzburg Bulls01
Schwarzenau Rangers01
Klosteneuberg Mercenaries02
Football Austria (AFBOe) Austrian Bowl Composite Table 1984-Present [Ref: Compiled from: 1]

Report

The first Austrian Bowl (American Football) was held in 1984 in Salburg, and was won 27-10 by Salzburg Lions over Graz Giants. Graz Giants went on to become one of the most successful of all Austrian American Football teams, winning 10 Austrian Bowls in 20 appearances, although the record is held by Vienna Vikings, with 14 wins from 25 appearances. Other winners have been Raiders Tirol (Innsbruck) with 7 victories in 16 appearances, and Salzburg Lions with two wins, and Feldkirch Dinos and Danube Dragons with one win each.

Raiders Tirol had an Historic perfect season in 2019, winning the AFL and ECTC titles [Ref: 3]

References

Websites

[1] Football Austria (2020) Oesterreichische Meister [Internet] Available from: https://football-austria.com/austrian-bowl-champions/ [Accessed 18 April 2020]

Images

[2] Football Austria (2020) Logo FA [Internet] Available from: https://football-austria.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/logofa.png [Accessed 18 April 2020]

[3] Football Austria (2020) Raiders Tirol Raiders blicken auf eine historische Saison zurück [Internet] Available from: https://football-austria.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Siegerbild_ECTC.jpg [Accessed 18 April 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Kevin Smyth, Ian Collins, Ian Clarke, Alan McCormack, Jason Caldwell, Paul Nolan, Andrew McGovern, Colm Murray, Niall Brennan, Jim Naughton, Brian Bird, Paul Hynes.

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Liga de Futbol Americano Professional (Mexico) 2016

Liga de Futbol Americano Profesional Logo [Ref: 4]

Final Standings

PWLTPFPA
*CDMX Mayas642015899
*Raptors de Edomex6420139124
CDMX Eagles6330136139
CDMX Condors6150102173
Liga de Futbol Americaano Profesional (Mexico) Standings 2016 [Ref: 1]

Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
Tazon Mexico I
13.04.2016CDMX Mayas29Raptors de Edomex13
Liga de Futbol Americano Profesional (Mexico) Playoffs 2016 [Ref: 2]

Regular Season Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
21.02.2016CDMX Mayas34Raptors de Edomex6
21.02.2016CDMX Eagles28CDMX Condors30
Week 2
28.02.2016CDMX Condors14CDMX Mayas45
28.02.2016Raptors de Edomex27CDMX Eagles29
Week 3
06.03.2016CDMX Eagles26CDMX Mayas33
06.03.2016Raptors de Edomex40CDMX Condors34
Week 4
13.03.2016CDMX Condors0CDMX Eagles19
13.03.2016Raptors de Edomex13CDMX Mayas9
Week 5
20.03.2016CDMX Eagles12Raptors de Edomex33
20.03.2016CDMX Mayas21CDMX Condors18
Week 6
03.04.2016CDMX Condors6Raptors de Edomex20
03.04.2016CDMX Mayas16CDMX Eagles22
Liga de Futbol Americano Profesional (Mexico) Regular Season Results 2016 [Ref:

Report

The Liga Futbol Americano Profesional was the latest Profesional American Football League in Mexico, and probably the first one to be considered Major League. The first season in 2016 was won by CDMX Mayas, 29-13 versus Raptors de Edomex. The Regular Season featured four teams, with all games played in Mexico City, CDMX Mayas and Raptors de Edomex finishing joint top with 4-2 records, with CDMX Eagles in third on 3-3 and CDMX Condors last on 1-5.

CDMX is shorthand for Ciudad de Mexico – Mexico City and Edomex is a local name for Estado de Mexico – Mexico State: the State immediately west of the Federal District (Mexico City). Mexico is divided into 32 States and one Federal District.

References:

Web Archive

[1] Liga de Futbol Americano Profesional (2018) LFPA Standings [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20161106181310/http://lfa.mx/home/standings/ [Accessed 20 January 2018]

[3] Liga de Futbol Americano Profesional (2018) Calendario [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20160927045600/http://lfa.mx/home/calendario/ [Accessed 20 January 2018]

Websites

[2] American Football International (2016) Mayas Win First Liga de Football Americano Championship Game In Mexico [Internet] available from: http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/mayas-win-first-liga-de-futboll-americano-championship-game-mexico/ [accessed 5 August 2018]

Images

[4] Brands of the World (2018) LFA Logo [Internet] Available from: https://botw-pd.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/logo-thumbnail/s3/012017/untitled-1_0.jpg?itok=is8COLAV [Accessed 1 August 2018]

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Acknowledgements

Thanks to Ralph Schmeer, Cillian Smith, Michael Smith and Michael Brophy of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association.

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Futbol Americano de Mexico 2019

Futbol Americano de Mexico Logo 2020 [Ref: 1]

Final Standings 2019

PWLTPFPAPts
*Pioneros de Queretaro853010
*Bulldogs de Naucalpan 853010
*Centauros de Ciudad Juarez84408
*Titanes CDMX83506
Tequileros de Jalisco83506
Futbol Americano de Mexico Standings 2019 [Ref: Compiled from: 2]

Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
11.05.2019Centauros de Ciudad Juarez22Bulldogs de Naucalpan14
12.05.2019Pioneros de Queretaro13Titanes CDMX12
Finale
26.05.2019Pioneros de Queretaro16Centauros de Ciudad Juarez0
Futbol Americano de Mexico Playoffs 2019 [Ref: Compiled from: 2]

Regular Season Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
24.02.2019Tequileros de Jalisco19Bulldogs de Naucalpan22
24.02.2019Pioneros de Queretaro9Titanes CDMX11
Week 2
03.03.2019Centauros de Ciudad Juarez0Pioneros de Queretaro17
03.03.2019Titanes CDMX19Tequileros de Jalisco14
Week 3
10.03.2019Tequileros de Jalisco34Centauros de Ciudad Juarez10
10.03.2019Bulldogs de Naucalpan15Titanes CDMX12
Week 4
17.03.2019Centauros de Ciudad Juarez20Bulldogs de Naucalpan15
17.03.2019Pioneros de Queretaro25Tequileros de Jalisco20
Week 5
24.03.2019Titanes CDMX6Centauros de Ciudad Juarez34
24.03.2019Bulldogs de Naucalpan8Pioneros de Queretaro6
Week 6
31.03.2019Tequileros de Jalisco8Titanes CDMX16
31.03.2019Pioneros de Queretaro7Bulldogs de Naucalpan6
Week 7
07.04.2019Centauros de Ciudad Juarez24Tequileros de Jalisco16
07.04.2019Titanes CDMX11Pioneros de Queretaro12
Week 8
14.04.2019Tequileros de Jalisco15Pioneros de Queretaro6
14.04.2019Bulldogs de Naucalpan27Centauros de Ciudad Juarez20
Week 9
28.04.2019Centauros de Ciudad Juarez1Titanes CDMX0 #
28.04.2019Bulldogs de Naucalpan17Tequileros de Jalisco42
Week 10
05.05.2019Titanes CDMX18Bulldogs de Naucalpan22
05.05.2019Pioneros de Queretaro26Centauros de Ciudad Juarez23 ot
Futbol Americano de Mexico Regular Season Results 2019 [Ref: 2]

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]

Pioneros de Queretaro won the first FAM Final, defeating Centauros de Ciudad Juarez 16-0. Pioneros thus won what was essentially a promotion to the ranks of the LFA for 2020. The regular season was very competitive, with no team finishing better than 5-3 and no team worse than 3-5. Four of the five teams made the playoffs: Pionerors de Queretaro beat Titanes CDMX 13-12 in a close encounter in the second semi-final, while in the first, Centauros de Ciudad Juarez, ranked second for the playoffs due to a ruling from the administration, beat Bulldogs de Naucalpan 22-14 in the first semi-final. [Ref: 2; 6]

Pioneros de Queretaro FAM Champions 2019 [Ref: 5]

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]

[5] Futbol Americano de Mexico (2016) CL Llamada Pioneros [Internet] Available from: https://fam.futbol/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CL-llamada-pioneros.jpg [Accessed 16 April 2020]

Websites

[2] Futbol Americano de Mexico (2019) Calenadrio Liga FAM 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://fam.futbol/calendario-liga-fam-2019/ [Accessed 16 April 2020]

[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]

[6] Futbol Americano de Mexico (2019) Listas Las Semifinales Liga FAM [Internet] Available from: https://fam.futbol/live-chelsea-take-on-everton-in-epl-clash/ [Accessed 16 April 2020]

Social Media

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

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Caroline Mitchell and Francesco.

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Futbol Americano de Mexico 2019-Present

Futbol Americano de Mexico Logo 2020 [Ref: 1]

FAM 2019

PWLTPFPAPts
*Pioneros de Queretaro853010
*Bulldogs de Naucalpan 853010
*Centauros de Ciudad Juarez84408
*Titanes CDMX83506
Tequileros de Jalisco83506
Futbol Americano de Mexico Standings 2019 [Ref: Compiled from: 2]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
11.05.2019Centauros de Ciudad Juarez22Bulldogs de Naucalpan14
12.05.2019Pioneros de Queretaro13Titanes CDMX12
Finale
26.05.2019Pioneros de Queretaro16Centauros de Ciudad Juarez0
Futbol Americano de Mexico Playoffs 2019 [Ref: Compiled from: 2]

FAM 2020

PWLTPFPAPts
Division Voit
Tequileros de Jalisco4310152776
Bulldogs de Naucalpan321068204
Rojos de Lindavista4130151242
Division BWW
Caudillos de Chihuahua4400163288
Marlins de Los Cabos202018480
Centauros de Ciudad Juarez3030211400
Futbol Americano de Mexico Standings 2020 [Ref: 3]

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]

Pioneros de Queretaro won the first FAM Final, defeating Centauros de Ciudad Juarez 16-0. Pioneros thus won what was essentially a promotion to the ranks of the LFA for 2020. The second season was suspended due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak after the fourth of seven rounds of matches on 18 March 2020. Tequileros de Jalisco and Caudillos de Chihuahua were leading the two divisions at the time of the cessation.

Pioneros de Queretaro FAM Champions 2019 [Ref: 5]

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]

[5] Futbol Americano de Mexico (2016) CL Llamada Pioneros [Internet] Available from: https://fam.futbol/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CL-llamada-pioneros.jpg [Accessed 16 April 2020]

Websites

[2] Futbol Americano de Mexico (2019) Calenadrio Liga FAM 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://fam.futbol/calendario-liga-fam-2019/ [Accessed 16 April 2020]

[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]

Social Media

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

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Caroline Mitchell and Francesco.

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World Football League (Scenario 2) 2022

World Football League 2022

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCEWORLD FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
IFC EuropeWFC Europe
Rome CardinalsAtlantic Claymores (Dublin-Glasgow)
Berlin ColtsBarcelona Dragons
London RavensAmsterdam Crusaders
Paris BengalsStockholm Nordic Vikings
IFC WorldWFC World
Toronto BillsDelhi Defenders
Mexico City BrownsShanghai Legend
Sydney RamsRio de Janeiro Alligators
Tokyo ChargersCape Town Lions
IFC AmericaWFC America
The HawaiiansProvidence Steamroller
Southern California SunOmaha Mustangs
Arizona WranglersArkansas Diamonds
Portland BreakersAustin Texans
World Football League (Scenario 2) 2022

Report

The National Football League folded the NFL Europe League after 17 years in 2007 to focus on promoting the NFL in Europe through the International Series of Games in London, with the intention of putting a team there by 2022.

In this second scenario for World American Football, a number of teams break away from the NFL due to some controversy (such as allowing Women players – a female kicker has been training with the Colts recently), and form their own league, moving to countries outside the United States e.g. Rome Cardinals, London Ravens, Paris Bengals, Toronto Bills, Mexico City Browns, and are joined by new teams in America (The World Football League uses old WFL team names from the 1970s: The Hawaiians, Southern California Sun etc).

Two Conferences are created: the International Conference and World Conference. The teams named above are placed in the International Conference, and World Conference includes the Atlantic Claymores (Dublin-Glasgow), Stockholm Nordic Vikings, Delhi Defenders, Cape Town Lions, and old “Outlaw” league teams, Providence Steamroller, Omaha Mustangs and Austin Texans.

With the creation of the United Football League with the X and United Football Conferences, this leaves 3 Pro American Football Leagues, with 6 Conferences: each having 12 teams.

The Scottish Claymores are resurrected as the Atlantic Claymores (Dublin & Glasgow)

References

Images

[1] Chris Creamer’s Sports Logos (2019) Scottish Claymores Alternate Logo 1998 [Internet] Available from:http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/19/1233/full/2552_scottish_claymores-alternate-1998.png [Accessed 27 November 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Fiona Corrigan, Caoimhe Mullaney, Alan Delaney, John Wills, John Kane, Todd Zboyan, Lenka Mulligan, Eoin O’Farrell, Richard Mulcahy and family, Dervla Mulcahy and family, Declan Mulcahy and Nora Mulcahy.

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National Football League World Prediction 2030

National Football League 2030

NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCEAMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
NFC EastAFC East
New York GiantsNew York Jets
Washington PresidentsNew England Patriots
Dallas CowboysMiami Dolphins
Philadelphia EaglesPittsburgh Steelers
NFC NorthAFC South
Green Bay PackersHouston Texans
Chicago BearsJacksonville Jaguars
Detroit LionsTennessee Titans
Minnesota VikingsKansas City Chiefs
NFC SouthAFC West
Atlanta Falcons Denver Broncos
New Orleans SaintsLas Vegas Raiders
Tampa Bay BuccaneersSan Jose 49ers
Carolina PanthersSeattle Seahawks
NFC WorldAFC World
Rome CardinalsToronto Bills
Berlin ColtsMexico City Browns
London RavensSydney Rams
Paris BengalsTokyo Chargers
National Football League (World) Prediction 2030

XFL 2030

XTREME FOOTBALL CONFERENCEUNITED STATES FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
XFC EastUFC East
Buffalo BillsNew Jersey Generals
Baltimore ColtsOhio Glory (Columbus)
Brooklyn DodgersIndianapolis Warriors
Ottawa RoughridersVirginia Hunters
XFC CentralUFC Central
Houston OilersSan Antonio Toros
St. Louis CardinalsOklahoma Outlaws
Cincinnati BengalsShreveport Steamer
Cleveland BrownsNew Mexico Thunderbirds
XFC WestUFC South
Los Angeles RamsBirmingham Stallions
San Diego ChargersMemphis Showboats
San Francisco 49ersOrlando Renegades
Oakland RaidersLouisville Raiders
XFC WorldUFC West
Atlantic Claymores (Dublin-Glasgow)The Hawaiians
England Monarchs (Birmingham)Southern California Sun
Rome GladiatorsArizona Wranglers
Cologne CenturionsPortland Breakers
XFL Prediction 2030

Report

Eirball has taken a brief break from the Past Archive to take a look at what might be when the National Football League places teams around the World like it has promised. Eirball thinks rather than creating new teams it will move teams which haven’t found a home in America to places such as Europe (Rome Cardinals, Berlin Colts), Canada (Toronto Bills), Mexico (Mexico City Browns), Australia (Sydney Rams), and Japan (Tokyo Chargers).

In response somebody like Vince McMahon, who has an awful lot of money, and has created the XFL rival to the NFL, could resurrect some of the teams that the NFL has got rid of (Houston Oilers, Brooklyn Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, Oakland Raiders), and set up a rival league to the NFL, and perhaps force a merger. In this scenario he has also resurrected some of the other “Outlaw” league teams such as the New Jersey Generals, San Antonio Toros, Portland Breakers, as well as bringing back the Claymores (now a Dublin-Glasgow team), the England Monarchs and Rome Gladiators.

The Scottish Claymores wold be resurrected as the Atlantic Claymores – a Dublin & Glasgow team. [Ref: 1]

References

Images

[1] Chris Creamer’s Sports Logos (2019) Scottish Claymores Alternate Logo 1998 [Internet] Available from:http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/19/1233/full/2552_scottish_claymores-alternate-1998.png [Accessed 27 November 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Fiona Corrigan, Caoimhe Mullaney, Alan Delaney, John Wills, John Kane, Todd Zboyan, Lenka Mulligan, Eoin O’Farrell, Richard Mulcahy and family, Dervla Mulcahy and family, Declan Mulcahy and Nora Mulcahy.

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World Series of Pro Football 1902-1903

WSPF Champions 1902-1903

YearChampions
1902Syracuse AC (New York State)
1903Franklin AC (Pennsylvania)
World Series of Pro Football Champions 1902-1903 [Ref: 1]

Report

The World Series of Pro Football was a brief attempt at determining the “World Champions” of American Football that lasted two seasons from 1902 to 1903. It was played as a tournament rather than league, featuring four to five teams.

The first World Series featured five teams: Syracuse AC, New York Knickerbockers, Warlow AC, Orange (New Jersey) AC and a team named New York that was actually made up of players from the Phillies and Athletics from Philadelphia. Syracuse AC won the Series.

The second World series in 1903 was won by Franklin AC of Pennsylvania, with the Oreos AC (Asbury Park, New Jersey), Watertown Red and Blacks and Orange AC the other competing teams.

References

Bibliography

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

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Mom Tully.

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Fan Ownership League 2001

Proposed FOL Cities

FOL Cities
Seattle
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Washington DC
Fan Ownership League [Ref: 1]

Report

The Fan Ownership League was a brief attempt by United States Football League founder Dave Dixon to start another Major League / AAA rival American Football League to the NFL.

It had four planned cities: Seattle, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Washington DC, but the emergence of another rival league, the International Football Federation, saw the two leagues consider merging, although it was a third league, the XFL, with its multi-million dollar NBC TV contract which put an end to both leagues.

References

[1] Remember the IFF (2020) Home [Internet] Available from: https://sites.google.com/site/remembertheiff/home [Accessed 15 April 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Ed Murphy

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International Football Federation 2000

IFF Proposed Cities and Teams

WestSouthNorth & East
Salt Lake CityFort LauderdaleToronto Turbos
DenverHoustonChicago
Las VegasOrlandoDetroit
Hawaii (Honolulu)Mexico CityBoston Revolution
Los AngelesTampa BayConnecticut Patriots (Hartford)
Anaheim (Orange County)MemphisNew York
San JoseCincinnatiPhiladelphia (FOL)
Northern CaliforniaKentuckyWashington DC (FOL)
Seattle (FOL)New Orleans (FOL)
International Football Federation 2000 [Ref: 1]

Note: (FOL) = Proposed Fan Ownership League City.

Report

The International Football Federation was a proposed AAA rival league to the National Football League that intended to begin play in March 2000. It had no formal ownership, and no TV contract, and lasted just one press conference.

15 Cities were reported to be in the deal, with Mexico City a possibility also, but the formation of the XFL, and its multi-million dollar TV contract with NBC put and end to the league.

According to Marty York of the Toronto Globe, Toronto Turbos, Boston Revolution and Connecticut Patriots were the rumoured names of three of the teams, and the league had intended to have a $4 Million salary cap, with most players paid no more than $85,000 per year.

The Fan Ownership League was a brief attempt by United States Football League founder Dave Dixon to start another Major League / AAA rival American Football League to the NFL.

It had four planned cities: Seattle, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Washington DC, but the emergence of another rival league, the International Football Federation, saw the two leagues consider merging, although it was a third league, the XFL, with its multi-million dollar NBC TV contract which put an end to both leagues.

International Football Federation Press Conference 2000 [Ref: 2]

References

[1] Remember the IFF (2020) Home [Internet] Available from: https://sites.google.com/site/remembertheiff/home [Accessed 15 April 2020]

Images

[2] Remember the IFF (2020) IFF Press Conference 2000 [Internet] Available from: https://sites.google.com/site/remembertheiff/_/rsrc/1327467333265/home/iff.jpg?height=176&width=200 [Accessed 15 April 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Ed Murphy

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European Federation of American Football Charleroi Trophy Finals 2002-2004

European Federation of American Football Logo [Ref: 6]

Charleroi Trophy Finals 2002-2004

YearTrophyWinnersRunners-Up
2002IDublin Rebels (Irl)22Charleroi Cougars (Bel)0
2003IIDublin Rebels (Irl)12Charleroi Cougars (Bel)0
2004IIIChevaliers d’Orleans (Fra)26Lille Vikings (Fra)0
EFAF Charleroi Trophy Finals 2002-2004 [Ref: 1-5]

Report

The Charleroi Trophy was a unofficial Western European Club Championship for the winners of the National Championships of Ireland, Belgium, and the French 3rd Level (the Casque d’Argent – “Silver Helmet”). It was competed for from 2002 to 2004.

Dublin Rebels won the first two editions – both against hosts Charleroi Cougars from Belgium – 22-0 in 2002 and 12-0 in 2003. There was another shutout victory in 2004, for the Chevaliers d’Orleans of France against compatriots Lille Vikings.

Dublin Rebels Celebrate their victory in the 2003 Charleroi Trophy [Ref: 7]

Websites

[1] Irish American Football Association (2002) June 29th/30th 2002 – DUBLIN REBELS WIN CHARLEROI TROPHY CHARLEROI TOURNAMENT [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20021210031040/http://www.irish-american-football.org/news%20stories/29jun02.htm [Accessed 8 October 2017]

[2] Irish American Football Association (2003) DUBLIN REBELS WIN CHARLEROI TROPHY – DUBLIN REBELS FINISH FIRST & CARRICKFERGUS KNIGHTS 3RD [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20030806044017/http://www.irish-american-football.org/29jun03.htm [Accessed 8 October 2017]

[3] Irish American Football Association (2004) 26th-27th June 2004 REBELS PLAY IN CHARLROI TROPHY ORLEANS DEFEAT LILLE IN FINAL [Internet] Available from:

[4] Dublin Rebels (2002) REBELS WIN CHARLEROI TROPHY [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20070325185701/http://www.dublinrebels.com/page.php?7.1 [Accessed 5 July 2017]

[5] Dublin Rebels (2003) REBELS WIN 2nd CHARLEROI TROPHY [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20070319105030/http://www.dublinrebels.com/page.php?7 [Accessed 5 July 2017]

Images

[6] American Football International (2013) EFAF Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/EFAF_logo.gif [Accessed 30 August 2017]

[7] Irish American Football Association (2003) Dublin Rebels Celebrate their victory in the 2003 Charleroi Trophy [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20031002110034im_/http://www.irish-american-football.org/chartroppresentation.jpg [Accessed 11 November 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Cillian Smith, Michael Smith, Ralph Schmeer and Michael Brophy of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association.

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