Category: World Gridiron

California Winter League 1927-1928

CWL 1927

PWLTPFPAPct
*Los Angeles Buccaneers53205643.600
*New York Yankees42207443.500
Los Angeles Wildcats22004571.000
Duluth Eskimoes52303934.400
Hollywood Generals31201979.333
California All-Stars3120936.333

Reference: Compiled from Results in [1] Note: Includes Championship series

DateTeam 1Team 2
Championship Series
30.01.1927New York Yankees 14Los Angeles Buccaneers 0
06.02.1927Los Angeles Buccaneers 7New York Yankees 6

Reference: [1]

CWL 1928

PWLTPFPAPct
*New York Yankees 63214239.600
*Cleveland Bulldogs52213834.500
Los Angeles Wildcats42111912.667
Duluth Giants30211933.000

Reference: Compiled from Results in [1] Note: Includes Championship Game.

DateHome TeamAway Team
Championship Game
05.02.1928New York Yankees13Cleveland Bulldogs 6

Reference: [1]

Report

In the Winter of January-February 1927 & 1928, some of the top teams in the National Football League & American Football League played in a Winter League in California, following the end of the Fall (Autumn) NFL & AFL seasons. The teams included star players from college teams in California and were dubbed after the teams’ star NFL & AFL players. e.g. the Nevers Eskimoes were the Duluth Eskimoes of the NFL with star player, Ernie Nevers.

While the best team both seasons, the Los Angeles Wildcats, dubbed Wilson’s Wildcats by the press, were not to play in the season ending game, as they did not provide the draw the organisers wanted. Instead Red Grange’s Yankees played both climactic games, first against Muller’s Californians and in 1928, winning at the second attempt versus Friedman’s Bulldogs.

The League was essentially a AAA League/Major League Rival to the NFL from 1927-1928, featuring both star NFL & AFL teamxs and players and teams and players from the Semi-Pro Pacific Coast Football League and Californian College players.

Teams & Star Players

TeamNFL/AFL/PCFL TeamStar Players
Grange’s YankeesNew York Yankees (AFL Fall 1926 / NFL Fall 1927)Red Grange
Muller’s CaliforniansLos Angeles Buccaneers (NFL)Brick Muller
Wilson’s WildcatsLos Angeles Wildcats (AFL)Wildcat Wilson
Friedman’s BulldogsCleveland Bulldogs (NFL)Benny Friedman
Nevers’ EskimoesDuluth Eskimoes (NFL)Ernie Nevers
Hollywood GeneralsHollywood Generals (PCFL)Semi-Pro Team
California All-StarsOakland and San Francisco (PCFL)Semi-Pro Team
Nevers-Imlay GiantsDuluth Eskimoes & Californian College PlayersErnie Nevers & Tut Imlay
(College Player)

Reference: [1]

Bob Gill (2009) Seasons in the Sun – The California winter league of 1927 and ’28 The Coffin Corner Volume 31,No. 1, Pro Football Researchers Association (2009)[Internet] Available from: http://www.profootballresearchers.org/coffin-corner00’s/CC-31-1.pdf [Accessed 20 October 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Eoin O’Fearghaill.

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Federazione Italiana Football Americano 1977

Playoffs

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Semifinali   
1977Diavoli Milano36Lupi Roma12
1977Tori Torino12Veltri Bologna8
 Finale   
1977Diavloli Milano8Tori Torino13

Reference: [1]

Report

The first domestic Italian American Football League was the Northern Italian Football League , started in 1976, following the first unsuccessful attempts at introducing Pro American Football to Europe in 1973-1975, with the Intercontinental Football League, which was to feature NFL players, and six teams in Europe, including the Rome Gladiators in Italy.

The FIFA (Federazione Italiano Football Americano) association was set up the following year, in 1977, with a four-team National Playoff.

The Diavoli Milano (Milan Devils) beat the Lupi Roma (Rome Wolves) 36-12 in one Semi-Final and the Tori Torino beat the Veltri Bologna in the other by a score of 12-8.

Torino then beat Milano 13-8 in thde Final, to claim the first Italian National Championship.

The Italian League was the first domestic American Football League in Europe, with the game being restricted to US Army men playing at Air Force bases in Europe prior to that. The film M*A*S*H had popularised American Football in Europe in 1970, the first time the game had been seen on screen in Europe in a Major Film. See the Intercontinental Football League 1970-1975: Intercontinental Football League 1970-1975

References

Websites

[1] Enciclopedia del Football Italiano (2018) Federazione Italiano Football Americano 1977 http://www.warriorsbologna.it/public/Enciclopedia/PDF/1977_fifa.pdf[Accessed 15 October 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Louise Wills (Kenny), John Wills, John Kane, John Cummins,Jean-Paul O’Flynn, John Doody & John Morahan.

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Eastern Football League 1926-1927

EFL 1926

PWLTPFPAPct
*Bethlehem Bears106227245.750
Gilberton Catamounts95225122.714
All-Lancaster Roses105236137.714
Mount Carmel Wolverines95319443.625
Coaldale Big Green114436343.500
Atlantic City Roses82422265.333
Shenandoah Red Jackets82514541.286
Mount Airy7160758.143
Clifton Heights Orange & Black3111310.500
Eastern Football League Standings 1926 [Reference: 1]

EFL 1927

PWLTPFPAPct
*All-Lancaster Roses55009681.000
Atlantic City Roses65107813.667
Coaldale Big Green63304061.500
Wilkes-Barre Panthers21101834.500
Newark Blues51313274.250
Bethlehem Bears51311356.250
Shenandoah Red Jackets5050677.000
Eastern Football League Standings 1927 [Reference: 2]

Report

The Eastern Football League of 1926 was one of two AA Leagues that played one season that year (the Pacific Coast Football League was the other). Bethlehem Bears won a tightly contested league, finishing just ahead of Gilberton Catamounts and All-Lancaster Roses.

References

[1]  Pro Football Archives (2019) 1926 [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1926.html [Accessed 11 October 2019]

Sources

[2] Gill, Bob with Maher, Todd (2006) “Part 3: Season-by Season Listings” Outsiders, Minor League and Independent Football 1923-1950. Pg. 94. St. Johann Press. Haworth, NJ, USA.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Richard Mulcahy

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American Football League 1938-1939

AFL 1938

PWLTPFPAPct
*East Chicago Indians65108320.833
Louisville Tanks74306639.571
St. Louis Gunners84312973.571
Nashville Rebels52213961.500
Cincinnati Blades8350536.375
Dayton Rosies6150778.167

Reference: [2]

AFL 1939

PWLTPFPAPCT
Los Angeles Bulldogs871022385.875
Cincinnati Bengals862011785.750
Columbus Bullies1394023581.692
East Chicago Indians74305551.571
St. Louis Gunners11560141164.455
Dayton Bombers725045167.286
Kenosha Cardinals927097105.222
Louisville Tanks1129051226.182

Reference: [1]

About

The AFL of 1938-1939 featured ex-NFL team the St. Louis Gunners, as well as the Los Angeles Bulldogs, who had played and beaten NFL teams. It is considered a Major League Rival to the NFL.

East Chicago Indians won the 1938 title and the 1939 title was won by the Bulldogs.

References

_______________________________________________________

Websites

[1] Bob Gill, The Coffin Corner, Pro Football Researchers Association (1989) Back Before Bengalmania – Cincinnati’s First Brush with the Big Time – [Internet] Available from: http://profootballresearchers.com/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/11-05-379.pdf [Accessed 9 October 2018]

[2] Pro Football Archives (2019) 1938 | American Football League [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1938.html [Accessed 12 October 2019]

[2] Pro Football Archives (2019) 1939 | American Football League [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/1939.html [Accessed 12 October 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Irene Carroll, Margaret Williams

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World Football League 1974-1975 (Irish Players)

World Football League Logo [Ref: 3]

WFL 1974

 PWLTPFPAPct
Eastern Division       
*Florida Blazers201460419280.700
Charlotte Hornets2010100467350.500
*Philadelphia Bell209110493413.450
Jacksonville Sharks144100258358.286
Central Division       
*Memphis Southmen201730629365.850
*Birmingham Americans201550503394.750
Chicago Fire207130446622.350
Detroit Wheels141130209358.071
Western Division       
*Southern California Sun201370486622.350
*Honolulu Hawaiians209110413425.450
Portland Storm207121204426.375
Shreveport Steamer207121240415.375

References: [1]

First Round Playoffs   
Florida Blazers18Philadelphia Bell3
Honolulu Hawaiians32Southern California Sun14
Semi-Finals   
Florida Blazers18Memphis Southmen15
Birmingham Americans22Honolulu Hawaiians19
World Bowl 74   
Birmingham Americans22Florida Blazers21

References: [1]

Adrian Young, LB, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, played Linebacker for the Hawaiians in 1974. [2]

WFL 1975

 PWLTPFPAPct
Eastern Division       
Birmingham Vulcans12930257186.750
Memphis Southmen11740254206.636
Charlotte Hornets11650225199.545
Jacksonville Express11650227247.545
Philadelphia Bell11470195237.364
Western Division       
Southern California Sun12750354341.583
San Antonio Wings13760364268.538
Shreveport Steamer12570276313.417
Honolulu Hawaiians11470213269.364
Portland Thunder11470210281.364
Chicago Winds514067125.200

References: [1]

Adrian Young, LB, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, played Linebacker for the Hawaiians in 1975. [2]

Report

The World Football League was a Major League rival to the NFL that aimed to bring American Football to a Worldwide audience, though it got no further than Hawaii.

It placed teams in cities that did not have NFL teams, but its business model failed, and after two weeks of the second-half fall season in 1975 if folded.

The winners of the only World Bowl, in 1974, were the Birmingham Americans, who defeated Orlando’s Florida Blazers 22-21.

The NFL took note, however, and started promoting the NFL to TV audiences in Europe at the end of the 1970s and early 1980s, leading to the creation of American Football Leagues throughout Europe from 1980 onwards, which are still in existence.

Adrian Young, born in Dublin, Ireland, played for the Hawaiians from 1974-1975, as well as Philadelphia Eagles (1968-1972), Detroit Lions (1972) & Chicago Bears (1973) in the National Football League beforehand. [2]

References

_________________________________________________________

Websites

[1] Bob Braunwart, The Coffin Corner, Pro Football Researchers Association (1988) WFL by Team Records [Internet] Available from: http://profootballresearchers.com/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/10-03-337.pdf [Accessed 9 October 2018]

[2] Pro Football Archives (2019) Adrian Young [Internet] Available from: https://www.profootballarchives.com/playery/youn00400.html [Accessed 12 October 2019]

Images

[3] Birmingham Pro Sports (2019) Birmingham Americans History | Logo World Football League [Internet] Available from: https://www.birminghamprosports.com/birminghamamericans/logo%20world%20football%20league.jpg [Accessed 11 February 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Tim Leadingham

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XFL 2020

XFL 2020 Logo [Ref; 8]

Table

PWLTTDFTDA
East
DC Defenders5320912
St. Louis Battlehawks5230118
New York Guardians532089
Tampa Bay Vipers51401115
West
Houston Roughnecks55002114
Dallas Renegades5230912
Los Angeles Wildcats52301814
Seattle Dragons51401215
XFL Standings 2020 [Ref: 1]

Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
18.04.2020East 1East 2
19.04.2020West 1West 2
Championship
26.04.2020EastWest

Reference: [2]

Regular Season

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
08.02.2020DC Defenders31Seattle Dragons19
08.02.2020Houston Roughnecks37Los Angeles Wildcats17
09.02.2020New York Guardians23Tampa Bay Vipers3
09.02.2020Dallas Renegades9St. Louis Battlehawks15
Week 2
15.02.2020DC Defenders27New York Guardians0
15.02.2020Seattle Dragons17Tampa Bay Vipers9
16.02.2020Los Angeles Wildcats18Dallas Renegades25
16.02.2020Houston Roughnecks28St. Louis Battlehawks24
Week 3
22.02.2020Tampa Bay Vipers27Houston Roughnecks34
22.02.2020Seattle Dragons12Dallas Renegades24
23.02.2020St. Louis Battlehawks29New York Guardians9
23.02.2020Los Angeles Wildcats39DC Defenders9
Week 4
29.02.2020New York Guardians17Los Angeles Wildcats14
29.02.2020St. Louis Battlehawks23Seattle Dragons16
01.03.2020Dallas Renegades20Houston Roughnecks27
01.02.2020Tampa Bay Vipers25DC Defenders0
Week 5
07.03.2020Houston Roughnecks32Seattle Dragons23
07.03.2020Dallas Renegades12New York Guardians30
08.03.2020DC Defenders15St. Louis Battlehawks6
08.03.2020Los Angeles Wildcats41Tampa Bay Vipers34
Week 6
14.03.2020New York GuardiansHouston Roughnecks
14.03.2020Tampa Bay VipersSt. Louis Battlehawks
15.03.2020DC DefendersDallas Renegades
15.03.2020Seattle DragonsLos Angeles Wildcats
Week 7
21.03.2020Tampa Bay VipersDallas Renegades
21.03.2020St. Louis BattlehawksLos Angeles Wildcats
22.03.2020Seattle DragonsNew York Guardians
22.03.2020Houston RoughnecksDC Defenders
Week 8
28.03.2020DC DefendersTampa Bay Vipers
28.03.2020New York GuardiansSt. Louis Battlehawks
29.03.2020Los Angeles WildcatsHouston Roughnecks
29.03.2020Dallas RenegadesSeattle Dragons
Week 9
02.04.2020Houston RoughnecksDallas Renegades
04.04.2020New York GuardiansDC Defenders
05.04.2020St. Louis BattlehawksTampa Bay Vipers
05.04.2020Los Angeles WildcatsSeattle Dragons
Week 10
09.04.2020New York GuardiansLos Angeles Wildcats
11.04.2020Seattle DragonsHouston Roughnecks
12.04.2020St. Louis BattlehawksDC Defenders
12.04.2020Tampa Bay VipersNew York Guardians
XFL Regular Season Results 2020 [Ref: 2-3]

Report

The XFL continued to play behind closed doors through the coronavirus outbreak, which stopped a lot of sports leagues. It finally shut up shop on March 12 after a Seattle Dragons player had tested positive for coronavirus, after the game with Houston Roughnecks on March 7. This player had also participated in the February 29th game against St. Louis Battlehawks, and so all players and teams were alerted and the league stopped. A decision was made by Oliver Luck, XFL Commissioner to cancel the rest of the season. [Ref: 4-5]

At the time there was a three-way tie at the top of the Eastern Division, with DC Defenders, St. Louis Battlehawks and New York Guardians all on 3-2. In the West, Houston Roughnecks (5-0) had a clear lead over the teams in joint second, Dallas Renegades and Los Angeles Wildcats (both 2-3). It also did better than the Alliance of American Football in drawing fans to a AAA Football League. The XFL averaged about 18,600 fans a game, whereas its predecessor, the AAF averaged about 15,000 during its one season in 2019. [Ref: 7]

About

The XFL 2020 is the second incarnation of Vince McMahon’s rival Pro Football League to the National Football League and Canadian Football League.

He started the original XFL in 2001 after being refused a license for a CFL team, and sought to bring Football back to its Hard-Working Class roots. At the time the NFL was starting to cut down on touchdown celebrations and bring in more laws protecting the quarterback, and was called the “No Fun League” by its detractors. Vince McMahon named all of the teams in the original XFL after criminals or extreme mental illnesses, and brought in hard-hitting rules, that aimed to bring the hard-nosed element among the working classes back into the game, by making it more like the Football of a century previously.

The original XFL, however, failed to bring in an audience, as it was seen as deviating too much from the standard rules of football. [Ref: 7]

This version of the XFL promises closer rules to the NFL, and has still used extreme names, just not criminal, or mentally ill.

While it positions itself as a Major League rival to the NFL & CFL, it can be thought of as more of a AAA Football League.

References

Websites

[1] XFL (2020) XFL Standings [Internet] Available from: https://stats.xfl.com/standings/ [Accessed 31 March 2020]

[2] XFL (2020) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://www.xfl.com/en-US/articles/xfl-releases-2020-schedule [Accessed 26 October 2019]

[3] XFL (2020) Schedule through Week 5 [Internet] Available from: https://www.xfl.com/2020-schedule [Accessed 31 March 2020]

[4] XFL (2020) XFL Statement on COVID-19 [Internet] Available from: https://www.xfl.com/articles/xfl-statement-covid-19 [Accessed 26 October 2019]

[5] XFL (2020) A Thank You to All Our Fans [Internet] Available from: https://www.xfl.com/articles/a-thank-you-to-our-fans [Accessed 31 March 2020]

[6] XFL (2020) XFL in the News – The Latest [Internet] Available from: https://www.xfl.com/articles/xfl-in-the-news-the-latest [Accessed 31 March 2020]

Sources

[7] First Down (2001) Issues from Spring 2001

Images

[8] Wikipedia (2019) XFL 2020 Logo [Internet] Available from: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3d/Logo_of_the_XFL.svg/1200px-Logo_of_the_XFL.svg.png [Accessed 24 September 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Donie, Ian Breathnach, Alan Gray, Matk Mahon, Mark, Denis Culhane, Willie Winters

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Liga Football Americano (Mexico) 2019

LFA Mexico Logo [3]

League Standings

PWLTPFPAPct
Conferencia Centro
*CDMX Condors862020515075
*CDMX Mayas853013012963
Puebla Artilleros853014513163
CDMX Mexicas826013217025
Conferencia Norte
*Edomex Raptors862021011875
Saltillo Dinos835011012538
Monterrey Fundidores835013413338
Toluca Osos826011622625

Reference: [1]

Regular Season Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
22.02.19Monterrey Fundidores26Saltillo Dinos13
23.02.19Edomex Raptors48Toluca Osos12
24.02.19CDMX Mayas13CDMX Condors21
24.02.19CDMX Mexicas12Puebla Artilleros29
Week 2
02.03.19Toluca Osos30Monterrey Fundidores29
02.03.19Saltillo Dinos7Edomex Raptors21
03.03.19CDMX Mayas13CDMX Mexicas3
03.03.19Puebla Artilleros15CDMX Condors22
Week 3
08.03.19Monterrey Fundidores31Edomex Raptors21
10.03.19Toluca Osos10Saltillo Dinos22
10.03.19CDMX Condors18CDMX Mexicas22
10.03.19CDMX Mayas14Puebla Artilleros7
Week 4
16.03.19Puebla Artilleros17Toluca Osos6
17.03.19CDMX Mayas16Saltillo Dinos13
17.03.19CDMX Condors15Monterrey Fundidores13
17.03.19CDMX Mexicas29Edomex Raptors23
Week 5
23.03.19Saltillo Dinos8Monterrey Fundidores0
24.03.19Edomex Raptors20CDMX Mayas13
24.03.19Puebla Artilleros21CDMX Mexicas20
24.03.19Toluca Osos30CDMX Condors54
Week 6
29.03.19Monterrey Fundidores6Puebla Artilleros7
30.03.19Toluca Osos6Edomex Raptors28
30.03.19Saltillo Dinos28CDMX Mexicas20
31.03.19CDMX Condors33CDMX Mayas13
Week 7
06.04.19Saltillo Dinos12Toluca Osos13
07.04.19CDMX Mexicas12CDMX Mayas22
07.04.19Edomex Raptors30Monterrey Fundidores13
07.04.19CDMX Condors26Puebla Artilleros29
Week 8
12.04.19Monterrey Fundidores16Toluca Osos9
13.04.19Edomex Raptors19Saltillo Dinos9
14.04.19CDMX Mexicas14CDMX Condors16
14.04.19Puebla Artilleros20CDMX Mayas25

Reference: [2]

Playoff Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
27.04.19CDMX Condors18CDMX Mayas13
27.04.19Edomex Raptors53Monterrey Fundidores47
Tazon Mexico IVCd. De Los Deportes
12.05.19CDMX Condors20Edomex Raptors16

Reference: [2]

Home Venues:

TeamHome Venue
CDMX CondorsCampo-CSF
CDMX MayasW.Massieu
CDMX MexicasCasco ST
Edomex RaptorsFES Acatlan
Monterrey FundidoresNL Independiente
Puebla ArtillerosTemplo del Dolor
Saltillo DinosOL Saltillo
Toluca OsosLa Fortaleza

Reference: [2]

References:

[1] LFA Mexico (2019) Standings [Internet] Available from: https://lfa.mx/standings/ [Accessed 15 April 2019]

[2] LFA Mexico (2019) Calendario [Internet] Available from: https://lfa.mx/calendario/[Accessed 13 May 2019]

Images

[3] 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]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Louise Kenny & John Morahan.

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Legends Football League United States 2019

Final Table

PWLTPFPAPct
Eastern Conference
*Atlanta Steam5320157109.600
Nashville Knights42206587.500
Omaha Heart4220101158.500
Chicago Bliss404047106.000
Western Conference
**Seattle Mist6510303117.833
*Austin Acoustic5410156125.800
*Los Angeles Temptation6330185212.500
Denver Dream404065155.000

Reference: Compiled from: [1][3] Note: Playoff Results Count in Standings / ** Legends Cup 2019 Champions / * Qualify for Playoffs

Playoffs

DateTimeHome TeamAway Team
LFL PlayoffsToyota Arena, Ontario, CA
24.08.201919:00 PTAustin Acoustic29Los Angeles Temptation39
24.08.201917:00 PTSeattle Mist38Atlanta Steam14
LFL Legends Cup 2019Accesso Showare Center, Kent, WA
14.09.2019Seattle Mist56Los Angeles Temptation20

Reference: [2]

Regular Season Results

WeekDateTimeHome TeamAway Team
105.04.201919:00 PTLos Angeles Temptation19Seattle Mist34
220.04.201919:00 CTChicago Bliss8Atlanta Steam30
326.04.201919:00 MTDenver Dream18Los Angeles Temptation47
404.05.201919:00 CTAustin Acoustic38Chicago Bliss8
511.05.201919:00 PTSeattle Mist70Omaha Heart6
617.05.201919:00 PTLos Angeles Temptation34Atlanta Steam33
701.06.201919:00 CTOmaha Heart49Nashville Knights25
808.06.201919:00 MTDenver Dream22Seattle Mist62
915.06.201919:00 ETAtlanta Steam30Chicago Bliss25
1022.06.201919:00 CTNashville Knights14Denver Dream12
1129.06.201919:00 PTSeattle Mist34Austin Acoustic36
1213.07.201919:00 CTOmaha Heart32Denver Dream19
1320.07.201919:00 CTChicago Bliss6Nashville Knights8
1427.07.201919:00 CTAustin Acoustic33Los Angeles Temptation26
1503.08.201919:00 ETAtlanta Steam50Omaha Heart14
1610.08.201919:00 CTNashville Knights18Austin Acoustic20

Reference: [2]

Home Venues

TeamHome Arena
Eastern Conference
Atlanta SteamInfinite Energy Arena, Duluth, GA
Chicago BlissSears Centre Arena, Hoffman Estates, IL
Nashville KnightsNashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, TN
Omaha HeartRalston Arena, Ralston, NE
Western Conference
Denver DreamBudweiser Events Center, Loveland, CO
Austin AcousticH-E-B Center at Cedat Park, Cedar Park, TX
Los Angeles TemptationToyota Arena, Ontario, CA
Seattle MistAccesso Showare Center, Kent, WA

Reference: [2]

References

Websites

[1] Legends Football League (US) (2019) 2019 Standings [Internet] Available from: https://lflus.com/standings [Accessed 15 September 2019]

[2] Legends Football League (US) (2019) Schedule 2019 Standings [Internet] Available from: https://lflus.com/schedule [Accessed 15 September 2019]

Media

[3] Legends Football League | You Tube Channel (2019) LFL | 2019 Season | Legends Cup | Los Angeles Temptation vs Seattle Mist [Final Score LA 20 Sea 56 @1:30:29 | Premiered 14 September 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5436&v=lEt-L0wpDHQ [Accessed 15 September 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Larissa McCloyne

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California Football League 1938

CFL 1938

PWLTPFPA
Stockton Shippers2200397
Hollywood Stars541010339
Salinas Packers42208671
Fresno Crushers72505190
Oakland Cardinals2020678

Reference: [1]

Report

There was no League season on the West Coast from 1936-1937, with the Salinas Packers playing an independent schedule. In 1936 they defeated the Los Angeles Bulldogs of the AFL 21-17, and Wisconsin Cardinals 61-0. The Packers played against the Brooklyn Dodgers of the NFL in 1936, losing 18-0 and also the Green Bay Packers (NFL Champions) who won 42-7. [1]

In 1937 the Salinas Packers played three AFL teams: Los Angeles Bulldogs (Later that season AFL Champions), losing 0-13, two victory over the Rochester Tigers (25-0) and (7-3), and the Boston Shamrocks (Salinas beat the defending AFL Champions 41-0). The Bulldogs won two December games against the Packers, leaving a 3-0 sweep for the LA team on the West Coast in 1937. [2]

In 1938 Pro League Football returned to the West Coast, with the California Football League, featuring the Salinas Packers, as well as fellow San Fernando Valley teams the Fresno Crushers & Stockton Shippers, who won the title. There were also teams in Oakland (Cardinals) and Hollywood (Stars), giving the League a Major League feel to it, although it was more AAA in status.

References

[1]  California Dreamin’ – West Coast Pros in the 1930s – Bob Gill, in association with Tod Maher, The Coffin Corner, Pro Football Researchers Association (1984) California Dreamin’ – West Coast Pros in the 1930s [Internet] Available from: http://profootballresearchers.com/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/06-07-190.pdf [Accessed 9 October 2018

 [2] Tod Maher, The Coffin Corner, Pro Football Researchers Association (1987) The Salinas Packers [Internet] Available from: http://profootballresearchers.com/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/09-05-303.pdf   [Accessed 9 October 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to John Wills, John Doody, John Kane, John Cummins & John Morahan.

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 2 September 2019

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Pacific Coast Pro Football League 1934-1935

PCPFL 1934

PWLTPFPA
Berkeley Giants33004128
Southern California Maroons53116947
Westwood Cubs52216858
Stanford Braves52213733
Del Rey Shamrocks40313368
Moraga Wolves20201428

Reference: [1]

PCPFL 1935

PWLTPFPA
Westwood Cubs85219451
Los Angeles Maroons74217468
Hollywood Braves52304850
California Shamrocks4040350

Reference: [1]

Report

The Pacific Coast Pro Football League of 1934-1935 paved the way for the AAA Pacific Coast Pro Football League of 1940-1948, which from 1943-1945 was a Major League Rival to the NFL on the West Coast.

The PCPFL of the 1930s itself could boast AAA status in 1935, when the Los Angeles Maroons, Hollywood Braves & California Shamrocks vied with the Westwood Cubs for the Championship.

The Del Rey / California Shamrocks were clearly marketed to the Irish Community on the West Coast but had little success, failing to win a game in its two seasons. [1]

References

[1]  California Dreamin’ – West Coast Pros in the 1930s – Bob Gill, in association with Tod Maher, The Coffin Corner, Pro Football Researchers Association (1984) California Dreamin’ – West Coast Pros in the 1930s [Internet] Available from: http://profootballresearchers.com/archives/Website_Files/Coffin_Corner/06-07-190.pdf [Accessed 9 October 2018

Acknowledgements

Thanks to John Wills, John Doody, John Kane, John Cummins & John Morahan.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 2 September 2019

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2019

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