Category: German American Football Federation AfvD

American Football Verband Bayern Bayernliga 1995-1999

American Football Verband Bayern Logo 2001 [References: 1]

Bayernliga 1995

Bayernliga 1995PWLTPFPAPct
Gruppe Nord
Ansbach Grizzlies (A)86111987613
Schweinfurt Ball Bearings (B)852117314211
Bamberg Bears (C)84401571328
Neustadt Olympians (D)808001600
Gruppe Ost
Straubing Spiders (A)86112044613
Muenchen Rangers (B)82421261886
Fuersty Razorbacks (C)8350852046
Burghausen Crusaders (D)81611151913
Gruppe West
Neu-Ulm Barracudas (A)88002855216
Schrobenhausen Olympic Bears (B)852117111511
Eichenau Vipers (C)83411172227
Gersthofen Cobras (D)8170481512
[References: 2]
Bayernliga Endrunde 1995PWLTPFPAPts
Platz 1-3 (A)
Neu-Ulm Barracudas (C)211056262
Ansbach Grizzlies211032282
Straubing Spiders211026602
Platz 4-6 (B)
Schweinfurt Ball Bearings2200106344
Schrobenhausen Olympic Bears211048682
Muenchen Rangers202022740
Platz 7-9 (C)
Bamberg Bears220069154
Fuersty Razorbacks211024512
Eichenau Vipers202011380
Platz 10-12 (D)
Burghausen Crusaders220036144
Gersthofen Cobras211034162
Neustadt Olympians20200400
[References: 2]

Bayenliga 1996

Bayernliga 1996PWLTPFPAPts
Gruppe Nord
Bamberg Bears (A)871023310214
Selb Hunters (P)853030413710
Schweinfurt Ball Bearings83502052016
Hof Jokers (R)8080793500
Gruppe Ost
Straubing Spiders (A)86201687012
Muenchen Rangers (P)86202133912
Burghausen Crusaders8350732096
Rosenheim Rebels (R)83501001926
Gruppe West
Allgaeu Comets (A)88002744016
Gersthofen Cobras (P)85309616110
Eichenau Vipers8260861704
Schrobenhausen Olympic Bears (R)808001600
[References: 3]

Legend / Key: (A) Gruppe Champions (P) Qualify for Endrunde Playoff with Gruppe Champions for Place in Aufstiegsrunde (Championship Round).

DateHome TeamAway Team
Absteigspiel
20.07.1996Rosenheim Rebels47Hof Jokers12
Endrunde
30.06.1996Allgaeu Comets31Muenchen Rangers8
30.06.1996Straubing Spiders34Selb Hunters18
30.06.1996Bamburg Bears55Gersthofen Cobras8
Aufstiegsrunde
13.07.1996Allgaeu Comets27Straubing Spiders0
20.07.1996Straubing Spiders12Bamberg Bears28
27.07.1996Bamberg Bears12Allgaeu Comets24
[References: 3]
AufstiegsrundePWLTPFPAPts
Allgaeu Comets (C)220051124
Bamberg Bears211040362
Straubing Spiders202012550
[References: 3]

Bayernliga 1997

Bayernliga 1997PWLTPFPAPts
Penzberg Miners (C)99004505918
Straubing Spiders (P)981039910316
Schweinfurt Ball Bearings 972031212914
Rosenheim Rebels963023922112
Kaufbeuren Vandals954024223310
Burghausen Crusaders94501602578
Eichenau Vipers93601373196
Muenchen Rangers (R)9270842464
Gersthofen Cobras (R)91801183942
Selb Hunters # (R)909001800
[References: 4]

Bayernliga 1998

Bayernliga 1998PWLTPFPAPts
Kaufbeuren Vandals (C)12111052013822
Schweinfurt Ball Bearings (P)1284034322116
Schrobenhausen Fighting Bayrisch (P)1284026224916
Deggendorf Blackhawks1266025135712
Burghausen Crusaders1257023923510
Eichenau Razorbacks124801753508
Rosenheim Lakers # (R)1206002400
[References: 5]

Bayernliga 1999

Bayernliga 1999PWLTPFPAPts
Simbach Wildcats (C)1010003417620
Regensburg Phoenix1073034915114
Eichenau Razorbacks1073028417814
Starnberg Argonauts103611281927
Deggendorf Blackhawks10280843064
Burghausen Crudsaders10091653481
[References: 6]

Report

Muenchen Rangers take part in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Munich. With their team wearing orange and making a reference to Rangers, they may be making a nod to the Irish Protestant side of Ireland. The Muenchen Rangers finished sixth with a 2-6-2 record in the 1995 Bayernliga (an Oberliga or State League for Bavaria), and qualified for the Endrunde Playoffs in 1996 with a 6-2 record. In 1997 they were relegated to the Landesliga Bayern after finishing with a 2-7 record.

Picture Credit: Manuel Findeis / Shutterstock.com (2018) MUNICH, BAVARIA, GERMANY – MARCH 11, 2018: close up on running kids in American football clothes representing the Munich Rangers at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. [References: 7]

References

Images

[1] AFVBY Wayback Machine (2001) logo [Internet[ Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20010201090800im_/http://www.afvby.de/logo.gif [Accessed 7 June 2021]

Internet Archives

[2] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2001) Bayernliga 1995 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20010516125011/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/Oberliga/1995/BAYERN.HTM  [Accessed 6 June 2021]

[3] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2001) Bayernliga 1996 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20010517191739/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/Oberliga/1996/BAYERN.HTM [Accessed 6 June 2021]

[4] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2001) Bayernliga 1997 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20010517190024/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/Oberliga/1997/BAYERN.HTM  [Accessed 6 June 2021]

[5] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2001) Bayernliga 1998 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20010517192022/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/Oberliga/1998/BAYERN.HTM [Accessed 6 June 2021]

[6] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2001) Bayernliga 1999 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20010518195219/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/Oberliga/1999/BAYERN.HTM [Accessed 6 June 2021]

Images

[7] Picture Credit: Manuel Findeis / Shutterstock.com (2018) MUNICH, BAVARIA, GERMANY – MARCH 11, 2018: close up on running kids in American football clothes representing the Munich Rangers at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. [Accessed 4 May 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Ciaran Simms

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Last Updated: 6 June 2021

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AFVD American Football Verband Deutschand 1 Bundesliga 1979-1985

AFVD Deutschland Logo 2001 [References: 1]

1. Bundesliga 1979

1. Bundesliga 1979PWLTPFPAPts
Frankfurt Loewen (C)99002434418
Ansbach Grizzlies (P)1082023610316
Berlin Baeren9441146839
Bremerhaven Seahawks104511121149
Munich Cowboys10370902246
Duesseldorf Panther100100382970
[References: 2]
DateHome TeamAway Team
German Bowl IVenue: Frankfurt
1979Frankfurt Loewen14Ansbach Grizzlies8
[References: 2]

1.Bundesliga 1980

1. Bundesliga 1980PWLTPFPAPct
1. Bundesliga Nord
Frankfurt Loewen (C)
Neu-Isenberg Adler
Berlin Baeren
1. Bundesliga Sued
Ansbach Grizzlies (C)
Hanau Hawks (P)1393133912119
Munich Cowboys
Kitzingen Colts
Straubing Bisons
[References: 4]
DateHome TeamAway Team
German Bowl II
1980Frankfurt Loewen21Ansbach Grizzlies12
[References: 4]

1. Bundesliga 1981

1. Bundesliga 1981PWLTPFPAPct
1. Bundesliga Nord
Frankfurt Loewen (C)1211103887622
Cologne Crocodiles (P)12102052315820
Bremerhaven Seahawks1293040716918
Berlin Adler1257024025010
Solingen Steelers124802122298
Dortmund Giants (R)12390853586
Krefeld Condors (R) 12012066210
1. Bundesliga Sued
Ansbach Grizzliers (C)1210113888421
Hanau Hawks (P)12102031314020
Munich Cowboys1274132012915
Stuttgart Stallions1257021520410
Bad Homburg Falken124802272058
Straubing Bisons (R)12480953698
Erding Bulls (R)121110594812
[References: 5-6]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Halbfinale
1981Frankfurt Loewen17Hanau Hawks12
1981Ansbach Grizzlies28Cologne Crocodiles0
German Bowl IIIAt Cologne
1981Ansbach Grizzlies27Frankfurt Loewen6
[References: 5-6]

1. Bundesliga 1982

1. Bundesliga 1982PWLTPFPAPct
1. Bundesliga Nord
Cologne Crocodiles (C)14131051213326
Duesseldorf Panther (P)13111154211423
Bremerhaven Seahawks (P)1283134421717
Essen Eagles (P)1367019927112
Herne Tigers1468023426212
Berlin Adler1331001723846
Solingen Steelers (R)132110475034
Moenchengladbach Mustangs (R)10190712372
1. Bundesliga Sud
Ansbach Grizzlies (C)1212003636124
Hanau Hawks (P)1275018218814
Frankfurt Loewen (P)1266024023112
Munich Cowboys (P)1257018022910
Stuttgart Stallions1257013319610
Bad Homburg Falken12480821668
Mannheim Redskins123901282376
[References: 7-8]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Viertelfinale
1984Ansbach Grizzlies67Essen Eagles0
1984Cologne Crocodiles38Munich Cowboys21
1984Duesseldorf Panther66Frankfurt Loewen0
1984Hanau Hawks55Bremerhaven Seahawks0
Halbfinale
1984Ansbach Grizzlies26Duesseldorf Panther13
1984Cologne Crocodiles14Hanau Hawks12
German Bowl IV
1984Ansbach Grizzlies12Cologne Crocodiles6
[References: 7-8]

1. Bundesliga 1983

1. Bundesliga 1983PWLTPFPAPct
1. Bundesliga Nord
Duesseldorf Panther (C)1212005105324
Cologne Crocodiles (P)1293033019918
Cologne Red Barons (P)1284036523116
Berlin Adler (P)1266026939412
Essen Eagles123901573496
Hamburg Dolphins 1221001593774
Bremerhaven Seahawks (P)1221001363234
1. Bundesliga Sued
Ansbach Grizzlies (C)1091024110018
Munich Cowboys (P)1073031815914
Noris Rams (P)1073026812814
Frankfurt Loewen (P)1055021117010
Starnberg Argonauts102801423564
Stuttgart Stallions (R)100100553220
[References: 5-6]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Viertelfinale
1983Cologne Crocodiles52Noris Rams24
1983Duesseldorf Panther30Frankfurt Loewen0
1983Munich Cowboys26Cologne Red Barons34
1983Ansbach Grizzlies50Berlin Adler12
Halbfinale
1983Ansbach Grizzlies16Cologne Crocodiles13
1983Duesseldorf Panther29Cologne Red Barons7
German Bowl V
1983Duesseldorf Panther22Ansbach Grizzlies7
[References: 9-10]

1. Bundesliga 1984

1. Bundesliga 1984PWLTPFPAPct
1. Bundesliga Nord
Duesseldorf Panther (C)12111048511622
Cologne Crocodiles (P) 12111036812522
Berlin Adler (P)1275023718214
Duesseldorf Bulldozer (P)1266015124912
Cologne Red Barons123901192076
Bonn Jets123901023176
Hamburg Dolphins (R)121110583242
1. Bundesliga Sued
Ansbach Grizzlies (C)
Munich Cowboys (P)14113031718222
Mannheim Redskins (P)1477025428314
Frankfurt Loewen (P)
Hanau Hawks1468025620512
Noris Rams1468022122812
Bad Homburg Falken
Starnberg Argonauts (R)
[References: 11-12
DateHome TeamAway Team
Viertelfinale
1984Cologne Crocodiles26Mannheim Redskins0
1984Duesseldorf Panther55Frankfurt Loewen0
1984Munich Cowboys7Berlin Adler27
1984Ansbach GrizzliesDuesseldorf Bulldozer
Halbfinale
1984Ansbach Grizzlies24Cologne Crocodiles21
1984Duesseldorf Panther20Berlin Adler6
German Bowl VIAt Essen
1984Duesseldorf Panther27Ansbach Grizzlies13
[References: 11-12]

1. Bundesliga 1985

1. Bundesliga 1985PWLTPFPAPct
1. Bundesliga Nord
Duesseldorf Panther (C)1411034477025
Berlin Adler (P)14121147021125
Cologne Crocodiles (P)14102245410122
Bonn Jets (P)1458119024211
Duesseldorf Bulldozer1448214137210
Cologne Red Barons1441001442858
Dortmund Giants1431101213486
Monheim Sharks142111814165
1. Bundesliga Sued
Ansbach Grizzlies (C)
Hanau Hawks (P)14104035221420
Noris Rams (P)1485135217817
Munich Cowboys (P)1467118715913
Kempten Comets 1458119027511
Bad Homburg Falken1459014626210
Mannheim Redskins1441001213138
[References: 13-14]
DateHome TeamAway Team
Viertelfinale
1985Ansbach Grizzlies28Bonn Jets0
1985Berlin Adler44Noris Rams39
1985Duesseldorf Panther40Munich Cowboys0
1985Hanau Hawks9Cologne Crocodiles3
Halbfinale
1985Ansbach Grizzlies47Berlin Adler7
1985Duesseldorf 27Hanau Hawks13
German Bowl VII
1985Ansbach Grizzlies14Duesseldorf Panther7
[References: 13-14]

Report

The American Football Verband Deutschland (German American Football Federation) was founded in 1979 and featured six teams in its inaugural season, with Frankfurt Loewen (Wolves) defeating Ansbach Grizzlies 14-6 in German Bowl I. The two teams went on to dominate German American Football for the next three years, Frankfurt again defeating the Grizzlies in German Bowl II before Ansbach got revenge in German Bowl III, winning 27-6. This signalled a slow decline for the Loewen while Ansbach continued with success, winning the German Bowl in 1982 by 12-6 versus Cologne Crocodiles. German Bowl V again saw the Grizzlies compete but this time they lost 22-7 to Duesseldorf Panther, the oldest team in Germany. These two teams played in the next two German Bowls also as Duesseldorf won German Bowl VI 27-13 but lost in German Bowl VII in 1985 14-7 as yet again a team failed to capture the three-in-a-row. After 5 years of two Conferences (Nord and Sued – North and South) a Four Conference System was introduced in 1986 – Nord A, Nord B, Sued A and Sued B with the number of teams jumping from 15 to 24.

References

Images

[1] AFVD Wayback Machine (2001) afvd [Internet[ Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20010307073130im_/http://afvd.de/buttons/afvd.gif [Accessed 6 June 2021]

Internet Archives

[2] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2003) 1. Bundesliga 1979 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20020915132746/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/1bundesliga/1979/BUND.HTM [Accessed 6 June 2021]

[3] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2003) 1. Bundesliga 1980 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20030716135400/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/1bundesliga/1980/BUND.HTM [Accessed 6 June 2021]

[5] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2003) 1. Bundesliga Nord 1981 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20030620184756/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/1bundesliga/1981/NORD.HTM [Accessed 6 June 2021]

[6] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2003) 1. Bundesliga Sued 1981 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20030525200035/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/1bundesliga/1981/SUED.HTM [Accessed 6 June 2021]

[7] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2003) 1. Bundesliga Nord 1982 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20030620184824/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/1bundesliga/1982/NORD.HTM [Accessed 6 June 2021]

[8] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2003) 1. Bundesliga Sued 1982 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20030526164123/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/1bundesliga/1982/SUED.HTM [Accessed 6 June 2021]

[9] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2003) 1. Bundesliga Nord 1983 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20030620185302/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/1bundesliga/1983/NORD.HTM [Accessed 6 June 2021]

[10] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2003) 1. Bundesliga Sued 1983 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20030527151127/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/1bundesliga/1983/SUED.HTM [Accessed 6 June 2021]

[11] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2003) 1. Bundesliga Nord 1984 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20030620190306/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/1bundesliga/1984/NORD.HTM [Accessed 6 June 2021]

[12] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2003) 1. Bundesliga Sued 1984 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20030527145432/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/1bundesliga/1984/SUED.HTM [Accessed 6 June 2021]

[13] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2003) 1. Bundesliga Nord 1985 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20030620190735/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/1bundesliga/1985/NORD.HTM [Accessed 6 June 2021]

[14] Astreas Stojalowksi Wayback Machine (2003) 1. Bundesliga Sued 1985 [Internet] Available from: https://web.archive.org/web/20030529164849/http://astreas.stojalowski.de/1bundesliga/1985/SUED.HTM [Accessed 6 June 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Shane Mulcahy and Ciaran Simms

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 6 June 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

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

German Football League 1993

German Football League Logo [Ref: 3]

Final Standings

PWLTPFPAPts
GFL Nord
*Cologne Crocodiles14131063518526
*Berlin Adler14121151619525
*Dusseldorf Panther14103143915921
*Hamburg Silvereagles1486030230716
Berlin Rebels1459028140710
Solingen Hurricanes1441002173668
Monheim Sharks1431101653526
Dortmund Giants1401401427260
GFL Sud
*Munich Cowboys1413014799027
*Hanau Hawks1485132035217
*Rothenburg Knights1476132535415
*Noris Rams1477024529914
Regensburg Royals1467129627313
Kempten Comets1458129026811
Badener Greifs144912243609
Bad Homburg Falken1431102143976
German Football League Standings 1993 [Ref: 11-12]

Playoff Results

Home TeamAway Team
Quarter-FinalsViertelfinale
Cologne Crocodiles66Noris Rams18
Munich Cowboys60Hamburg Silver Eagles0
Berlin Adler58Rothenburg Knights26
Hanau Hawks13Dusseldorf Panther48
Semi-FinalsHalbfinale
Cologne Crocodiles34Dusseldorf Panther8
Munich Cowboys19Berlin Adler17
German Bowl XVAttendance: 9,000
Munich Cowboys42Cologne Crocodiles36 (2ot)
German Football League Playoffs 1993 [Ref: 12]

GFL Nord Regular Season Results

BABRCCDGDPMSSHHSE
Berlin Adlerxxx28-228-3363-028-1542-040-036-7
Berlin Rebels6-38xxx6-6653-1413-2421-621-1726-36
Cologne Crocodiles23-3428-14xxx76-827-1352-783-733-19
Dortmund Giants26-5232-3628-68xxx0-768-536-468-49
Dusseldorf Panther21-2165-714-2983-0xxx20-617-035-0
Monheim Sharks0-318-340-5519-00-14xxx31-1015-16
Solingen Hurricanes28-4613-013-3131-69-2223-14xxx7-28
Hamburg Silver Eagles14-4932-2214-3121-619-2026-621-13xxx
German Football League Nord Results 1993 [Ref: 1-2]

GFL Sud Regular Season Results

BGBHFHHKCMCNRRRRK
Badener Greifsxxx33-1231-237-356-1721-2628-2122-22
Bad Homburg Falken20-7xxx20-3620-37-2719-2133-2815-24
Hanau Hawks31-1834-20xxx38-227-2830-1327-2721-47
Kempten Comets24-855-634-8xxx17-170-140-1813-30
Munich Cowboys62-034-045-027-10xxx41-648-643-6
Noris Rams3-1732-1413-1514-200-37xxx12-2454-29
Regensburg Royals34-721-1420-2134-277-1612-14xxx26-7
Rothenburg Knights20-1942-1414-2927-2018-3720-2319-18xxx
German Football League Sud Results 1993 [Ref: 2]

Note: Read Across for Home Results, Down for Away Results. Home Teams’ Score Mentioned First.

Report

Munich Cowboys won the German Bowl 42-36 in double overtime against the Cologne Crocodiles in 1993, then went on to play the Hamburg Blue Devils in the Final of the European League, losing 53-30.

The European League of American Football was a limited schedule League involving the Blue Devils (who played an independent schedule that season), Cologne Crocodiles, Munich Cowboys and Britain’s Manchester Spartans.

The Cowboys had finished top of the Sud Division with a 13-0-1 Wins-Losses-Ties record, and the Cologne Crocodiles finished top of the Nord with a 13-1 Record. Other playoff qualifiers in the Nord were Berlin Adler (12-2-1), Dusseldorf Panther (10-3-1) and Hamburg Silver Eagles (8-6). Southern playoff qualifiers besides the Cowboys were Hanau Hawks (9-4-1), Rothenburg Knights (8-5-1) and Noris Rams (7-7). Teams played a 14-game regular season, only two less than the National Football League in USA.

References

Websites

[1] Cologne Crocodiles (2020) Seniors Saison 1993 [Internet] Available from: https://cologne-crocodiles.de/seniors-saison-1993/ [Accessed 14 June 2020]

[2] Football-History (2020) GFL 1993 [Internet] Available from: http://www.football-history.de/?fbclid=IwAR2E2J86wMTRYljCjLjwKPjOJOzZHRXsNAo8sSrwuvh5UtckiLU_QLSTQGU [Accessed 14 June 2020]

Images

[4] PinClipArt (2020) German Football League ClipArt [Internet] Available from: https://www.pinclipart.com/picdir/middle/324-3249816_german-football-league-clipart.png [Accessed 14 June 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Shane Mulcahy and Ciaran Simms

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 14 June 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.