Tag: American Football

European Theater of Operations (ETO) Football Championship Autumn 1942

Results Autumn 1942

DateWinnersRunners-Up
Game 1Ravenhill Stadium, Belfast
14.11.1942Hale Blue Devils9Yarvard Crimson Tide7
Game 2Inver Park, Larne
21.11.1942Yarvard Crimson Tide14Tech Fighting Irish0
European Theater of Operations (ETO) Football Championship Results Autumn 1942 [Ref: 1]

Report

From 1942-1943 the US Army played a series of American Football matches in Northern Ireland, Wales & England in aid of the Red Cross. Teams were named Tech (Engineering), Hale (Infantry) and Yarvard (Artillery).

Irish and British newspaper readers would have been familiar with reports in the papers of US College Football, and the team names reflect this (Yarvard and Hale are not mis-spellings, but the names reflect the Ivy League Colleges of Harvard and Yale, similarly Tech is a nod to the big American Tech Colleges.

Starting in Northern Ireland in 1942, matches were played at the home of Ulster Rugby, Ravenhill (Hale winning 9-7) and Larne (Yarvard getting a 14-0 win over Tech). 8, 000 turned up to see the Ravenhill game, and a full capacity 2,000 for the Larne match.

Yarvard Team at Sandy Bay, Larne, 1942 [14]

References

Websites

[1] Irish American Football Association (2016) Journey to Thirty [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/journeyto-thirty/ [Accessed 08 August 2016]

[2] Irish American Football Association (2016) History of US Teams playing in Ireland [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/history-of-us-teams-playing-in-ireland/ [Accessed 22 November 2016]

[3] Irish American Football Association (2016) History [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/iafl/history.htm [Accessed 26 October 2016]

[4] Lucky Show (2016) American Football in Ireland [Internet] Available from: http://www.luckyshow.org/football/Shamrock%20Bowl.htm [Accessed 5 June 2017]

[5] Dublin Town – Article by Gerry Farrell (2016) College Football Classic Ireland’s Relationship with American Football [Internet] Available from: http://www.dublintown.ie/irelands-relationship-with-american-football/ [Accessed 7 May 2018]

Sources.

[6] Anon. (1942) . “Photo caption: American Football att Ravenhill”. Belfast News-Letter. 16 November 1942. pg. 6.

[10] Magee, Damian. “English Beer and American Football: Exporting American Football as a Cultural Commodity to the British Isles.” Irish Journal of American Studies, vol. 7, 1998, pp. 121–148. JSTOR, JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/30002410.

[11] Foglio, Massimo & Ford, Mark L. (2017) Touchdown in Europe – How American Football Came to the Old Continent. pg. 47-82. Published by the author.

Social Media

[12] Belfast Blitzers | Faacebook (2019) Post 22 August 2019: “ So this is the last of the photos in the archive, it’s of the Yarvard team at Sandy Bay, Larne Harbour on the 21st November 1942. “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/belfastblitzers/photos/pcb.2260513057393170/2260507127393763/?type=3&theater [Accessed 23 August 2019]

[13] Belfast Blitzers | Facebook (2019) Post 22 August 2019: “So this is the last of the photos in the archive, it’s of the Yarvard team at Sandy Bay, Larne Harbour on the 21st November 1942. “ [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/belfastblitzers/photos/rpp.454643317980162/2260507354060407/?type=3&theater[Accessed 23 August 2019]


Images

[14] Belfast Blitzers | Facebook (2019) Photo 22 August 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/belfastblitzers/photos/pcb.2260513057393170/2260507127393763/?type=3&theater [Accessed 23 August 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Todd Zboyan, Sondra Maher, Rick Kelley & Tim Leadingham.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 2 November 2019-2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2019-2020

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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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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 15 April 2020

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European Federation of American Football IFAF Europe Atlantic Cup Finals 2009-2017

EFAF Atlantic Cup I 2009 Logo [Ref: 14]

EFAF / IFAF Europe Atlantic Cup Finals 2009-2017

YearCupWinnersRunners-Up
2009IWest-Vlaanderen Tribes (Bel)15Dublin Rebels (Irl)13
2010IIUniversity of Limerick Vikings (Irl)19Lelystad Commanders (Ned)18
2011IIILelystad Commanders (Ned)47West-Vlaanderen Tribes (Bel)2
2012IVLelystad Commanders (Ned)12Brussels Tigers (Bel)0
2013VBelfast Trojans (Irl)26Trinity College Dublin (Irl)0
2014VIBrussels Tigers (Bel)9Hilversum Hurricanes (Ned)7
2015VIIBelfast Trojans (Irl)26Groningen Giants (Ned)7
2016VIIIBrussels Black Angels (Bel)47Groningen Giants (Ned)0
2017IXDublin Rebels (Irl)42Bucharest Rebels (Rom)14
EFAF / IFAFE Atlantic Cup Finals 2009-2017 [Ref: 1-13]

Report

The European Federation of American Football Atlantic Cup was started in 2009 between the Champions of purely amateur American Football Leagues in Western Europe. It fills the AA (3rd Level) Championship for the region which had been taken by the Charleroi Trophy from 2002 to 2004. In 2015 it was taken over by the German Football League International, which had taken over the running of European American Football competitions, and in 2016, the International Federation of American Football Europe became the continents governing body. It featured the Champions of Ireland, Belgium and Netherlands, and either a Luxembourg entrant or an entrant from the French 3rd Level. In 2017 the Belgian and Dutch associations made the step up to European Football League level, and the Cup was held between Ireland’s representative and Romania’s.

The Cup was won on four occasions by an Irish team: University of Limerick Vikings (2010), Belfast Trojans (2013 and 2015) and Dublin Rebels (2017). Belgium won the Cup three times: West-Vlaanderen Tribes (2009), Brussels Tigers (2014) and Brussels Black Angels (2015) and the Dutch entrant won twice: Lelystad Commanders in 2012 and 2013.

Websites

[1] European Federation of American Football (2009) Atlantic Cup 2009 [Internet] Available from: www.efaf.info/text.php?Inhalt=spielplan&Liga=AC&Archiv=2009 [Accessed 27 July 2016]

[2] European Federation of American Football (2010) Atlantic Cup 2010 [Internet] Available from: www.efaf.info/text.php?Inhalt=spielplan&Liga=AC&Archiv=2010 [Accessed 27 July 2016]

[3] European Federation of American Football (2011) Atlantic Cup 2011 [Internet] Available from: www.efaf.info/text.php?Inhalt=spielplan&Liga=AC&Archiv=2011 [Accessed 27 July 2016]

[4] European Federation of American Football (2012) Atlantic Cup 2012 [Internet] Available from: www.efaf.info/text.php?Inhalt=spielplan&Liga=AC&Archiv=2012 [Accessed 27 July 2016]

[5] Irish American Football Association () Belfast Trojans win Atlantic Cup at Tallaght Stadium [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/belfast-trojans-win-atlantic-cup-at-tallaght-stadium/[Accessed 27 July 2016]

[6] Irish American Football Association () Brussels Tigers win EFAF Atlantic Cup [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/brussels-tigers-win-efaf-atlantic-cup [Accessed 27 July 2016]

[7] Irish American Football Association () GFLI Atlantic Cup Belfast Trojans win European Title [Internet] Available from: www.americanfootball.ie/gfli-atlantic-cup-belfast-trojans-win-european-title/ [Accessed 27 July 2016]

[8] Irish American Football Association (2017) Battle of the Rebels – Dublin Rebels win 2017 Atlantic Cup [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/battle-rebels-dublin-rebels-win-2017-atlantic-cup/ [Accessed 1 February 2018]

Social Media

[9] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page () Post [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1267759613257936:0

[10] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page () Post [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1269187599781804

[11] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page () Post [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1269517986415432

[12] Irish American Football Association Facebook Page () Post [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1270065093027388

[13] American Football Association Facebook Page () Post [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/iafaireland/posts/1270195496347681

Websites

[2] European Federation of American Football (2011) Results Atlantic Cup 2011 [Internet] Available from: http://www.efaf.info/text.php?Inhalt=spielplan&Liga=AC&Archiv=2011 [Accessed 27 July 2016]

Images

[14] 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]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Dublin Rebels

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Last Updated: 15 April 2020

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Adrian Young Irish-Born NFL, Pro and College American Football Player 1964-1975

Adrian Young

Height: 6-1 Weight: 230

Born: 03 January 1946, Dublin (Ireland)

CollegeL: Southern California Trojans (1964-1967)

Draft: 3rd Round (68th Overall), PhiladelphiaEagles (1968)

Pro: Philadelphia Eagles (NFL 1968-1972), Detroit Lions (NFL 1972), Chicago Bears (NFL 1973), The Hawaiians (WFL 1974-1975)

Adrian Young Philadelphia Eagles 1972 [Ref: 6]

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

He was born in Dublin, and grew up in Albert Court, across from Boland Mills, the famous bread company. His grandfather had delivered bread for the company on a horse-drawn cart. His mpther was a baker and he went to school in St. Canice’s CBS on North Circular Road, ‘a tough place’ and also Westland Row and Haddington Place.

He would go to hurling and football matches at Croke Park, and got to participate in a track meet there, an experience which meant a lot to him. He got involved through his father in Football in the Phoenix Park. They were a typical Dublin family – his mother came from a big family and they grew up opposite them. They took one bath a week, and his mother heated the water on the stove.

It was the middle of the 1950s, however, and with a large amount of emigration, and his father decided to follow in the footsteps of some of his siblings and move to Baltimore in Maryland, USA. They went to Cobh, in Cork, and took a big boat – the SS United States – on a six or seven day trip across the Atlantic – a journey which remains a vivid memory for Adrian. They landed in New York, and they didn’t have much money. Their father was supposed to pick them up. The car broke down enroute to Baltimore, and they waited six or seven hours in New York for him. He managed to get there eventually, and got to Baltimore, where they were “two strange kids walking around Baltimore” (Adrian and his brother). Their parents got them long pants for the first time.

His fther got a meat-packing job in Baltimore but it wasn’t long before California beckoned, and they drove all the way along the Appalachian Trail, all along Route 66, in a 1953 Ford, before they arrived in Southern California. They settled in La Puente, about half an hour outside downtown Los Angeles. Young attended Bishop Amat High School, and with no soccer on the activities list, joined the Football team, American Football, that is. Their coach was ex-Notre Dame, who wad played under the legendar y Frank Leahy. They won an Inter-State Championship and Young was selected as one of the best players around.

Being Irish, and from a small island, and then being in a big place like the United States of America and Los Angeles, it made him feel more comfortable in it, being good at something over there, like Football. They never had much money, but they were told life was opportunity, and to go after it, so even though Football was alien to his parents, they saved up to buy football cleats.

He was slight though, only 165 lbs, and decided to dedicate himself to training. He won a scholarship to USC (the University of Southern California), he would otherwise have never have afforded to go to University. They had won National Championships a few years previously. Young is part of the USC legend, which is something considering the athletes there over the years. He was co-captain of a side containg OJ Simpson, Tim Rossovich and Ron Yary – all legendary American Footballers. It was during one game against longtime rivals Notre Dame , that Young made NFL teams sit up and notice. . He made four interceptions in the game, which tied a conference record. The LA Times referred to it as “Young’s greatest day” .

With OJ Simpson, one of the greatest Pro and College players ever, on the team, the went all the way to the Rose Bowl, one of the top College Bowls, and Young was selected as an All-Conference and All-American player, significant awards. Simpson carved out a stellar career with the Buffalo Bills in the NFL, Yary was the first draft pick 12 months later for the ad became a star with the Minnesota Vikings. Rossovich was, like Young, drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, and went on to become a Hollywood stuntman after the NFL – he had roomed with Tom Selleck, while at USC. Young and Rossovich roomed together while at the Eagles. Young rembers his time at USC, rubbing shoulders with billionaires, and going to parties and going into the den and seeing Oscars there. Some of the college students came from the Hollywood Elite.

He recalled that he had been fortunate enough to stay injury free while at college, but in the tougher world of the NFL he was getting beat up more. He had been quick on his feet, but tore his ligament off his right knee. He was able to play again, and was starting linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles for five and a half years, and then played half a year for the Detroit Lions, and then one for the Chicago Bears, and two for the Hawaiians in the World Football League, a Major League rival to the NFL. He felt his time at Philadelphia wasn’t as successful as his time inn College, the Eagles were going through a transition phase, and had numerous coach changes, but he said he got to play 6 years in the National Football League and nothing could take away from that.

He returned to Dublin recently, and said that it had changed a lot – his old neighbourhood was now an upscale development – but said that his Irish background remained something deeply respected, despite all the fame and glamour he was exposed to in the NFL and USC.

Adrian Young Career Statistics

YearTeamLeagueNoPositionGPGS
1968Philadelphia EaglesNFL35LLB10
1969PhiladelphiaEaglesNFL35LLB131970
1970Philadelphia EaglesNFL35LLB14
1971Philadelphia EaglesNFL35RLB22
1972Philadelphia EaglesNFL35LB10
1972Detroit LionsNFL51LB100
1972YearNFL110
1973Chicago BearsNFL54LB2
1974The HawaiiansWFL61RLB
1975The HawaiiansWFL65WLB
Adrian Young Career Record [Ref: 5]

Legend: NFL = National Football League. WFL = World Football League. No. = Shirt Number. LLB = Left Linebacker. RLB = Right Linebacker. LB = Linebacker. WLB = Wide Linebacker. GP = Games Played. GS = Games Started.

Interceptions

YearTeamLeagueNo. YDSAVGLGTD
1969Philadelphia EaglesNFL100.000
1970Philadelphia EaglesNFL2199.5130
1974The HawaiiansWFL11111.0110
1975The HawaiiansWFL23819.0190
Adrian Young Interceptions [Ref: 5]

Legend: NFL = National Football League. WFL = World Football League. No. = Number of Interceptions Made. YDS = Yards Returned. AVG = Average Yards Returned. LG = Longest Yards returned. TD = Interceptions Returned for Touchdowns.

Fumbles

YearTeamLeagueNoLostOwnOppRecYdsTD
1968PhiladelphiaEaglesNFL00011110
1969Philadelphia EaglesNFL00123240
Adrian Young Fumbles [Ref: 5]

NFL = National Football League. No. = Number of Interceptions Made. Lost = Fumbles Made (Lost). Own = fumbles Recovered (Own Team). Opp = Fumbles Recovered (Opposing Team). Rec = Total Fumbles Received. YDS = Yards Returned. TD = Interceptions Returned for Touchdowns.

AAWU (College) 1964

OWOLOTPctCWCLCTPct
Oregon State Beavers830.727310.750
USC Southern Califonia Trojans730.700310.750
Washington Huskies640.600520.714
UCLA California-Los Angeles Bruins460.400220.500
Stanford Cardinal550.500340.429
Oregon Ducks721.750121.375
Washington State Cougars361.350121.375
California Golden Bears370.300040.000
Athletic Association of Western Universities Standings 1964 [Ref: 6]

Adrian Young, LB, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, played Linebacker for the Southern California Trojans in 1964. [2] Note: OW=Overall Wins, OL= Overall Losses, OT=Overall Ties, CW=Conference Wins (AAWU), CL=Conference Losses (AAWU), CT=Conference Ties (AAWU)

AAWU (College) 1965

OWOLOTPctCWCLCTPct
UCLA California-Los Angeles Bruins821.7734001.000
USC Southern California Trojans721.750410.800
Washington State Cougars730.700210.667
Washington Huskies550.500430.571
Stanford Cardinal631.650230.400
California Golden Bears550.500230.400
Oregon State Beavers550.500130.250
Oregon Ducks451.450050.000
Athletic Association of Western Universities Standings 1965 [Ref: 7]

Adrian Young, LB, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, played Linebacker for the Southern California Trojans in 1965. [2] Note: OW=Overall Wins, OL= Overall Losses, OT=Overall Ties, CW=Conference Wins (AAWU), CL=Conference Losses (AAWU), CT=Conference Ties (AAWU)

AAWU (College) 1966

OWOLOTPctCWCLCTPct
USC Southern California Trojans740.636410.800
UCLA California-Los Angeles Bruins910.900310.750
Oregon State Beavers730.700310.750
Washington Huskies640.600430.571
California Golden Bears370.300230.500
Stanford Cardinal550.500140.200
Oregon Ducks370.300130.250
Washington State Cougars370.300130.250
Athletic Association of Western Universities Standings 1966 [Ref: 8]

Adrian Young, LB, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, played Linebacker for the Southern California Trojans in 1966. [2] Note: OW=Overall Wins, OL= Overall Losses, OT=Overall Ties, CW=Conference Wins (AAWU), CL=Conference Losses (AAWU), CT=Conference Ties (AAWU)

AAWU (College) 1967

OWOLOTPctCWCLCTPct
USC Southern California Trojans1010.909610.857
Oregon State Beavers721.750411.750
UCLA California-Los Angeles Bruins721.750411.750
California Golden Bears550.500230.400
Stanford Cardinal550.500340.429
Washington Huskies550.500340.429
Oregon Ducks280.200150.167
Washington State Cougars280.200150.167
Athletic Association of Western Universities Standings 1967 [Ref: 9]

Adrian Young, LB, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, played Linebacker for the Southern California Trojans in 1967. [2] Note: OW=Overall Wins, OL= Overall Losses, OT=Overall Ties, CW=Conference Wins (AAWU), CL=Conference Losses (AAWU), CT=Conference Ties (AAWU)

NFL & AFL 1968

PWLTPFPAPct
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Eastern Conference Capitol Division
*Dallas Cowboys141220431186.857
New York Giants14770294325.500
Washington Redskins14590249358.357
Philadelphia Eagles142120202351.143
Eastern Conference Century Division
*Cleveland Browns141040394273.714
St. Louis Cardinals14941325289.692
New Orleans Saints14491246327.308
Pittsburgh Steelers142111244397.154
Western Conference Coastal Division
*Baltimore Colts141310402144.929
Los Angeles Rams141031312200.769
San Francisco 49ers14761303310.538
Atlanta Falcons142120170389.143
Western Conference Central Division
*Minnesota Vikings14860282242.571
Chicago Bears14770250233.500
Green Bay Packers14671281227.462
Detroit Lions14482207241.333
AMERICAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Eastern Division
*New York Jets141130419280.786
Houston Oilers14770303248.500
Miami Dolphins14581276355.385
Boston Patriots144100229406.286
Buffalo Bills141121199367.077
Western Division
*Oakland Raiders141220453233.857
*Kansas City Chiefs141220371170.857
San Diego Chargers14950382310.643
Denver Broncos14590255404.357
Cincinnati Bengals143110215329.214
National Football League and American Football League Standings 1968 [Ref: 1]
DateHome TeamAway Team
NFL Conference Championships
1968Cleveland Browns31Dallas Cowboys0
1968Baltimore Colts24Minnesota Vikings14
NFL Championship
1968Cleveland Browns0Baltimore Colts34
AFL Western Division Playoff
1968Oakland Raiders41Kansas City Chiefs6
AFL Championship
1968New York Jets27Oakland Raiders23
Super Bowl IIIOrange Bowl, Miami, Florida
1968New York Jets (AFL)16Baltimore Colts (NFL)7
National Football League and American Football League Playoffs 1968 [Ref: 1]

Adrian Young, LB, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, played Linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1968. [2]

NFL & AFL 1969

PWLTPFPAPct
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Eastern Conference Capitol Division
*Dallas Cowboys141121369223.846
Washington Redskins14752307319.583
New Orleans Saints14590311393.357
Philadelphia Eagles14491279377.308
Eastern Conference Century Division
*Cleveland Browns141031351300.769
New York Giants14680264298.429
St. Louis Cardinals14491314389.308
Pittsburgh Steelers141130218404.071
Western Conference Coastal Division
*Los Angeles Rams141130320243.786
Baltimore Colts14851279268.615
Atlanta Falcons14680276268.429
San Francisco 49ers14482277319.333
Western Conference Central Division
*Minnesota Vikings141220379133.857
Detroit Lions14941259188.692
Green Bay Packers14860269221.571
Chicago Bears141130210339.071
AMERICAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Eastern Division
*New York Jets141040353269.714
Houston Oilers14662278279.500
Boston Patriots144100266316.286
Buffalo Bills144100230359.286
Miami Dolphins143101233332.231
Western Division
*Oakland Raiders141211371242.923
Kansas City Chiefs141130359177.786
San Diego Chargers14860268276.571
Denver Broncos14581297344.385
Cincinnati Bengals14491280367.308
National Football League and American Football League Standings 1969 [Ref: 1]
DateHome TeamAway Team
NFL Conference Championships
1969Dallas Cowboys14Cleveland Browns38
1969Minnesota Vikings23Los Angeles Rams20
NFL Championship
1969Minnesota Vikings27Cleveland Browns7
AFL Divisional Playoffs
1969New York Jets6Kansas City Chiefs13
1969Oakland Raiders56Houston Oilers7
AFL Championship
1969Oakland Raiders7Kansas City Chiefs17
Super Bowl IVTulane Stadium, New Orleans, La.
1969Kansas City Chiefs (AFL)23Minnesota Vikings (NFL)7
National Football League and American Football League Playoffs 1969 [Ref: 1]

Adrian Young, LB, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, played Linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1969. [2]

NFL 1970

PWLTPFPAPct
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
AFC Eastern Division
*Baltimore Colts141121321234.846
*Miami Dolphins141040297228.714
New York Jets144100255286.286
Buffalo Bills143101204337.231
Boston Patriots142120149361.143
AFC Central Division
*Cincinnati Bengals14860312255.571
Cleveland Browns14770286265.500
Pittsburgh Steelers14590210272.357
Houston Oilers143101217352.231
AFC Western Division
*Oakland Raiders14842300293.667
Kansas City Chiefs14752272244.583
San Diego Chargers 14563282278.455
Denver Broncos14591253264.385
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
NFC Eastern Division
*Dallas Cowboys141040299271.714
New York Giants14950301270.643
St. Louis Cardinals14851325228.615
Washington Redskins14680297314.429
Philadelphia Eagles143101241332.231
NFC Central Division
*Minnesota Vikings141220335143.857
*Detroit Lions141040347202.714
Green Bay Packers14680196293.429
Chicago Bears14680256261.429
NFC Western Division
*San Francisco 49ers141031352267.769
Los Angeles Rams14941325202.692
Atlanta Falcons14482206261.333
New Orleans Saints142111172347.154
National Football League Standings 1970 [Ref: 1]
DateHome TeamAway Team
AFC Divisional Playoffs
1970Baltimore Colts17Cincinnati Bengals0
1970Oakland Raiders21Miami Dolphins14
AFC Championship
1970Baltimore Colts27Oakland Raiders17
NFC Divisional Playoffs
1970Dallas Cowboys5Detroit Lions0
1970Minnesota Vikings14San Francisco 49ers17
NFC Championship
1970San Francisco 49ers10Dallas Cowboys17
Super Bowl VOrange Bowl, Miami, Florida
1970Baltimore Colts (AFC)16Dallas Cowboys (NFC)13
National Football League Playoffs 1970 [Ref: 1]

Adrian Young, LB, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, played Linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1970. [2]

NFL 1971

PWL`TPFPAPct
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
AFC Eastern Division
*Miami Dolphins141031315174.769
*Baltimore Colts141040313140.714
New England Patriots14680238325.429
New York Jets14680212299.429
Buffalo Bills141130184394.071
AFC Central Division
*Cleveland Browns14950285273.643
Pittsburgh Steelers14680246292.429
Houston Oilers14491251330.308
Cleveland Browns144100284265.286
AFC Western Division
*Kansas City Chiefs141031302208.789
Oakland Raiders14842344278.667
San Diego Chargers14680311341.429
Denver Broncos14491203275.308
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
NFC Eastern Division
*Dallas Cowboys141130406222.786
*Washington Redskins14941276190.692
Philadelphia Eagles14671221302.462
St. Louis Cardinals14491231279.308
New York Giants144100228362.286
NFC Central Division
*Minnesota Vikings141130245139.786
Detroit Lions14761341286.538
Chicago Bears14680185276.429
Green Bay Packers14482274298.333
NFC Western Division
*San Francisco 49ers14950300216.643
Los Angeles Rams14851313260.615
Atlanta Falcons14761274277.538
New Orleans Saints14482266347.333
National Football League Standings 1971 [Ref: 1]

Adrian Young, LB, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, played Linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1971. [2]

NFL 1972

PWLTPFPAPct
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
AFC Eastern Division
*Miami Dolphins1414003851711.000
New York Jets14770367324.500
Baltimore Colts14590235252.357
Buffalo Bills14491257377.321
New England Patriots143110192446.214
AFC Central Division
*Pittsburgh Steelers141130343175.786
*Cleveland Browns141040268249.714
Cincinnati Bengals14860299229.571
Houston Oilers141130164380.071
AFC Western Division
*Oakland Raiders141031365248.750
Kansas City Chiefs14860287254.571
Denver Broncos14590325350.357
San Diego Chargers14491264344.321
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
NFC Eastern Division
*Washington Redskins141130336218.786
*Dallas Cowboys141040319240.714
New York Giants14860331247.571
St. Louis Cardinals14491193303.321
Philadelphia Eagles142111145352.179
NFC Central Division
*Green Bay Packers141040304226.714
Detroit Lions14851339290.607
Minnesota Vikings14770301252.500
Chicago Bears14491225275.321
NFC Western Division
*San Francisco 49ers14851353249.607
Atlanta Falcons14770269274.500
Los Angeles Rams14671291286.464
New Orleans Saints142111215361.179
National Football League Standings 1972 [Ref: 1]
DateHome TeamAway Team
AFC Divisional Playoffs
1972Pittsburgh Steelers13Oakland Raiders7
1972Miami Dolphins20Cleveland Browns14
AFC Championship
1972Pittsburgh Steelers17Miami Dolphins21
NFC Divisional Playoffs
1972San Francisco 49ers28Dallas Cowboys30
1972Washington Redskins16Green Bay Packers3
NFC Championship
1972Washington Redskins26Dallas Cowboys3
Super Bowl VIIMemorial Colisseum, LA, Ca.
1972Miami Dolphins (AFC)14Washington Redskins7
National Football League Playoffs 1972 [Ref: 1]

Adrian Young, LB, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, played Linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions in 1972. [2]

NFL 1973

PWLTPFPAPct
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
AFC Eastern Division
*Miami Dolphins141220343150.857
Buffalo Bills14950259230.643
New England Patriots14590258300.357
New York Jets144100240306.286
Baltimore Colts144100226341.286
AFC Central Division
*Cincinnati Bengals141040286231.714
*Pittsburgh Steelers141040347210.714
Cleveland Browns14752234255.571
Houston Oilers141130199447.071
AFC Western Division
*Oakland Raiders14941292175.679
Kansas City Chiefs14752231192.571
Denver Broncos14752354296.571
San Diego Chargers142111188386.179
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE
NFC Eastern Division
*Dallas Cowboys141040382203.714
*Washington Redskins141040325198.714
Philadelphia Eagles14581310393.393
St. Louis Cardinals14491286365.321
New York Giants142111226362.179
NFC Central Division
*Minnesota Vikings141220296168.857
Detroit Lions14671271247.464
Green Bay Packers14572202259.429
Chicago Bears143110195334.214
NFC Western Division
*Los Angeles Rams141220388178.857
Atlanta Falcons14950318224.643
San Francisco 49ers14590262319.357
New Orleans Saints14590163312.357
National Football League Standings 1973 [Ref: 1]
DateHome TeamAway Team
AFC Divisional Playoffs
1973Oakland Raiders33Pittsburgh Steelers14
1973Miani Dolphins34Cincinnati Bengals16
AFC Championship
1973Miami Dolphins27Oakland Raiders10
NFC Divisional Playoffs
1973Minnesota Vikings27Washington Redskins20
1973Dallas Cowboys27Los Angeles Rams16
NFC Championship
1973Dallas Cowboys10Minnesota Vikings27
Super Bowl VIIIRice Stadium, Houston, Texas
1973Miami (AFC)24Minnesota Vikings (NFC)7
National Football League Playoffs 1973 [Ref: 1]

Adrian Young, LB, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, played Linebacker for the Chicago Bears in 1973. [2]

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
*The Hawaiians209110413425.450
Portland Storm207121204426.375
Shreveport Steamer207121240415.375
World Football League Standings 1974 [Ref: 2]

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
The Hawaiians11470213269.364
Portland Thunder11470210281.364
Chicago Winds514067125.200
World Football League Standings 1975 [Ref: 2]

Adrian Young, LB, who was born in Dublin, Ireland, played Linebacker for the Hawaiians in 1975. [3]

Adrian Young (35) Philadelphia Eagles v NY Giants Preseason 1971 [Ref: 7]

References

Bibliography

[1] National Football League (2014) “Past Standings 1968-1973” 2014 NFL Record & Fact Book. pp. 393-395.

Websites

[2] 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]

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

[4] O’Callaghan, Eoin (2020) “Hollywood, the NFL and OJ – the remarkable tale of the Dublin kid who lived the American dream” The 42 Sunday, February 2, 2020. [Internet] Available from: https://www.the42.ie/adrian-young-nfl-4987121-Feb2020/ [Accessed 5 February 2020]

[5] Pro Football Archives (12020)ADRIAN YOUNG [Internet] Available from:http://www.profootballarchives.com/playery/youn00400.html [Accessed 12 October 2019]

[6] Sports Reference (2020) 1964 College Football Standings [Internet] Available from: https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/1964-standings.html [Accessed 2 April 2020]

[7] Sports Reference (2020) 1965 College Football Standings [Internet] Available from: https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/1965-standings.html [Accessed 2 April 2020]

[8] Sports Reference (2020) 1966 College Football Standings [Internet] Available from: https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/1966-standings.html [Accessed 2 April 2020]

[9] Sports Reference (2020) 1967 College Football Standings [Internet] Available from: https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/years/1967-standings.html [Accessed 2 April 2020]

Images

[10] NASL Jersey (2016) Adrian Young, Philadelphia Eagles 1972 [Internet] Available from: https://www.nasljerseys.com/images/2016/Eagles%2072%20Home%20Adrian%20Young,%20Topps%202.jpg [Accessed 2 April 2020]

[11] NASL Jersey (2016) Adrian Young in action for the Philadelphia Eagles a versus the New York Giants Preseason 1971 [Internet] Available from: https://www.nasljerseys.com/images/2013Images/2013WFL/NFL/Eagles%2070%20Road%20Back%20Nate%20Ramsey%20(24),%20Adrian%20Young%20(35),%20Giants.jpg [Accessed 9 April 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Tim Leadingham

About this document

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Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 9 April 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and World Gridiron Archive 2020

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Emmett Waldron Irish-Born Pro & College American Football Player 1993-1999

Scottish Claymores Alternate Logo 1998 [10]
Born: Cork, 18 October 1971.

 

Height: 6-1. Weight: 246.

Position: Linebacker

University: Rice University, TX (NCAA)

Professional: Scottish Claymores (NFL Europe) 1996-1999

Biography: Emmett Waldon was born in Cork and played NCAA football for Rice University before signing for the Scottish Claymores in 1996 – the same year as Scottish Rugby Union captain Gavin Hastings. His father was an Irish Rugby Interprovincial player. In his first year at the Claymores he would have earned £25,000 as well as bonuses and travelling expenses. He played four years for the Claymores as a linebacker. He was the first Irish player to play professional American Football in the NFL in a skilled position since the 1920s .[8]

[7][8]

World League of American Football Logo [1]

World League of American Football 1996

 PWLTPFPAPct
SCOTTISH CLAYMORES10730233190.700
Frankfurt Galaxy10640221220.600
Amsterdam Admirals10550250210.500
Barcelona Dragons10550192230.500
London Monarchs10460161192.400
Rhein Fire10370176191.300

[3]

World League of American Football 1997

 PWLTPFPAPct
Rhein Fire10730206146.700
Amsterdam Admirals10550156160.500
Barcelona Dragons10550236209.500
SCOTTISH CLAYMORES10550134154.500
Frankfurt Galaxy10460147142.400
London Monarchs10460116184.400

[4]

NFL Europe Logos [2]

National Football League Europe 1998

 PWLTPFPAPct
Amsterdam Admirals10730205174.700
Frankfurt Galaxy10730177163.700
Rhein Fire10730198142.700
Barcelona Dragons10460185200.400
England Monarchs10370158205.300
SCOTTISH CLAYMORES10280153192.200

[5]

National Football League Europe 1999

 PWLTPFPAPct
Barcelona Dragons10730263246.700
Frankfurt Galaxy10640239223.600
Rhein Fire10640286149.600
Amsterdam Admirals10460236243.400
SCOTTISH CLAYMORES10460270298.400
Berlin Thunder10370173308.300

[6]

Career Stats

YearTeamGIntInt YdsInt AvgInt TDTkl SoloTkl AstTkl TotSack
1996Scottish Claymores00000
1997Scottish Claymores00000
1998Scottish Claymores00000
1999Scottish Claymores00000
Career Stats [Ref: 7]

Legend: G = Games, It = Interceptions, Yds = Yards, Avg = Average Yards, TD = touchdowns, Tkl = Tackles, Ast = Assisted, Tot = Total, Sack = Sacks.

References

Sources

 
[8] Naughton, Lindie (1996) US FOOTBALL Evening Herald. Thursday, 29 February 1996. pg 62 [Internet] Available from: http://archive.irishnewsarchive.com/Olive/APA/INA/Print.Article.aspx?mode=image&href=EHD%2F1996%2F02%2F29&id=Ar06206 [Accessed 5 July 2017]
 

Websites

 

[2] Growth of a Game (2014) NFL Europe Logos [Internet] Available from: https://www.growthofagame.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/NFL-Europe-Logo.jpg [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[3] Scottish Claymores (1996)1996 Season [Internet] Available from: http://www.esspeedee.com/claymores/1996.php [Accessed 19 October 2017]

[4] Scottish Claymores (1997)1997 Season [Internet] Available from: http://www.esspeedee.com/claymores/1997.php [Accessed 19 October 2017]

[5] Scottish Claymores (1998)1998 Season [Internet] Available from: http://www.esspeedee.com/claymores/1998.php [Accessed 19 October 2017]

[6] Scottish Claymores (1999)1999 Season [Internet] Available from: http://www.esspeedee.com/claymores/1999.php [Accessed 19 October 2017]

[7] Football Database (2017) Emmett Waldron Career Stats [Internet] Available from: https://www.footballdb.com/players/emmett-waldron-waldrem01/stats [Accessed 2 December 2017]

Images

[1] World League of American Football (2018) WLAF Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.worldleagueofamericanfootball.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/WLAFlogo.gif [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[2] Growth of a Game (2014) NFL Europe Logos [Internet] Available from: https://www.growthofagame.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/NFL-Europe-Logo.jpg [Accessed 23 April 2018]

[10] Chris Creamer’s Sports Logos (2019) Scottish Claymores Alternsate 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 Cillian Smith, Michael Smith and Michael Brophy of the Irish American Football Association and Irish American Football Officials Association.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 27 November 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 Reserved.

Gridiron Developmental Football League 2015-2019

Gridiron Developmental Football League Logo [1]

GDFL 2015

 PWLTPFPAPctPts
Northeast Division        
North East Silverbacks862016553.75012
NW PA Rampage633092115.5006
Wayne County Wolves42207662.5004
Altoona Night Train40400181.0000
Central Division        
Nashville Storm8800370461.00016
St. Louis Bulldogs8530161145.62510
Redstone Generals8440167177.5008
Tri-City Diesel808059204.0000
Coast Atlantic Division        
Carolina Dynasty8800248521.00016
South Carolina Bulls853010178.62510
Florida Stingrays816142105.1883
Midsouth Division        
Crescent City Kings8710187134.87514
Memphis Blast8530177181.62510
Bayou Vipers8350105133.3756
Southern States Division        
Marvel City Tigers8530199145.62510
Georgia Crush8530130107.62510
East Alabama Predators8440139177.5008
Georgia Knights715115185.2143
Southwest Division        
OKC Bounty Hunters871033976.87514
Oklahoma Thunder871034385.87514
Dallas Diesel8440148149.5008
Lawton Hellcats716054317.1432

Reference: [2]

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Round 1   
2015Silverback15Redstone G10
2015Georgia Cr26South Carolina18
 Round 2   
2015Nashville46Silverback0
2015Carolina D24Georgia Dr0
 North Final   
2015Nashville21Carolina D8

Reference: [2]

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Round 1   
2015Oklahoma T19OKC Bounty5
 Round 2   
2015Crescent C21Oklahoma T18
2015Marvel City28Memphis Bl0
 South Final   
2018Crescent C20Marvel City14

Reference: [2]

GDFL 2016

 PWLTPFPAPctPts
Impact North Division        
Missouri Valley Pitbulls871011549.87514
Midwest Titans8440132172.5008
St. Louis Bulldogs817053165.1252
Impact East Division        
Memphis Blast862018378.75012
Arkansas Gators8440111124.5008
Tennesseee Cyclones826068158.2504
Impact West Division        
Oklahoma Thunder8800350671.00016
Louisiana Trojans835062285.3756
Mississippi Brawlers808058289.0000
Imact South Division        
Bayou Vipers871024977.87514
Lee County TiCats862022999.75012
Crescent City Kings853024696.62510
Xtreme North Division        
Nashville Storm8800276221.00016
River City Tribe8530137131.62510
Huntsville Rockets8440137131.5008
Tri-City Outlaws826059184.2504
Xtreme South Division        
Georgia Knights84404797.5008
Carolina Redemption72503089.2864
Blue Ridge Raiders707014155.0000
Xtreme West Division        
Marvel City Tigers8620244110.75012
River City Pythons835052123.3756
Redstone Generals81707215.1252
Xtreme South Division        
Georgia Crush862025275.87512
Georgia Chargers853014091.62510
East Alabama Predators853011591.62510

Reference: [3]

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Round 1   
2016BlastWTiCatsL
2016CrushWPredatorsL
2016VipersLKingsW
2016ChargersWGeorgia KL
 Quarter-Finals   
2016PitbullsLBlastW
2016TigersLCrushW
2016ThunderWKingsL
2016StormWChargersL
 Semi-Finals   
2016ThunderWBlastL
2016StormWCrushL
 Gridiron Bowl 7   
2016Oklahoma ThunderWStormL

Reference: [4]

GDFL 2017

 PWLTPFPAPctPts
Impact North Division        
Missouri Cyclones871021567.87514
Missouri Valley Pitbulls853013791.62510
Gateway Spartans808012313.0000
Impact West Division        
Oklahoma Thunder8800304541.00016
Mississippi Road Warriors862015065.75012
Arkansas Nightmare716057197.1432
Impact East Division        
Tri-City Outlaws8530168115.62510
Memphis Blast8350106161.3756
Tennessee Lightning Bolts000000.0000
Impact South Division        
Crescent City Kings871017663.87514
Starkville Steeldogs862013567.87512
Lee County TiCats817048188.1252
Xtreme North Division        
St. Louis Bulldogs844016081.5008
Kentucky Thoroughbreds817042202.1252
Nashville Storm40406130.0000
Xtreme West Division        
Chattanooga Eagles871025284.87514
Huntsville Rockets862021999.75012
Georgia Knights835048144.3756
Xtreme East Division        
Alabama Sabers862018757.75012
River City Pythons8440133126.5008
Madison Generals808016164.0000
Xtreme South Division        
Georgia Crush853016390.62510
Tampa Bay Warriors72508283.2864
East Alabama Predators826037212.2504

Reference: [5]

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Round 1   
2017Steeldogs20Cyclones18
2017RoadWar34Outlaws32
2017Rockets38Pythons0
 Quarter-Finals   
2017Thunder56Steeldogs0
2017Kings40RoadWar8
2017Eagles28Rockets20
2017Crush22Sabers16
 Semi-Finals   
2017Thunder48Kings0
2017Eagles22Cruash16
 Gridiron Bowl 8   
2017Thunder51Eagles12

Reference: [6]

GDFL 2018

 PWLTPFPAPctPts
Impact North Division        
Tri-City Outlaws8620158105.75012
Missouri Cyclones8530138135.62510
Midwest Chargers918066223.1112
Impact West Division        
Oklahoma Thunder862026440.75012
Arkansas Steelers817033217.1252
Impact East Division        
Alabama Sabers862022452.75012
Madison Generals715142184.2143
River City Pythons817050164.1252
Impact South Division        
Mississippi Road Warriors871023164.87514
Starkville Steeldogs8431104106.5639
Memphis Blast8350132136.3756
Xtreme North Division        
Lexington RedDragons8620276123.75012
West Virginia Smash8260151348.2504
Central Ohio Cavalry817079351.1252
Xtreme East Division        
Erie Express8800359421.00016
Buffalo Spartans8530162149.62510
Cleveland Cobras8350177157.3756
Xtreme South Division        
East Alabama Predators8530160106.62510
Georgia Crush853017766.62510
Georgia Knights60606209.0000
Xtreme West Division        
Huntsville Rockets871020398.87514
Middle Tennessee Bulldawgs871024583.87514
Chattanooga Eagles8350178198.3756
Tennessee Lightning Bolts725065192.2864

Reference: [7]

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Round 1   
2018RedDragons8Spartans0
2018Sabers22Predators16
2018Crush14Rockets16
2018Outlaws6Thunder41
 Round 2   
2018Bulldawgs62RedDragons0
2018Outlaws29Sabers12
2018Express31Rockets28
2018RoadWar6Thunder20
 Semi-Finals   
2018Express7Bulldawgs14
2018Thunder20Outlaws9
 Finals   
2018Thunder38Bulldawgs15

Reference: [7-8]

GDFL 2019

 PWLTPFPAPctPts
Impact North Division        
Oklahoma Thunder871033553.87514
Joplin Crusaders844014085.5008
Texas Raiders826048280.2504
Impact South Division        
Huntsville Rockets8620321131.75012
River City Pythons8530158150.62510
Memphis Blast826061251.2504
Xtreme North Division        
Erie Express88003971021.00016
Cleveland Cobras8440171192.5008
Howard Huskies8350112222.3756
West Virginia Smash8260145250.2504
Xtreme South Division        
Middle Tennessee Bulldawgs8800208451.00016
Tri-City Outlaws8440187125.5008
Georgia Crush826056202.2504
Florida Falcons808033206.0000

Reference: [9]

DateHome Team Away Team 
 Quarter-Finals   
2019Bulldawgs12Outlaws6
2019Rockets19Pythons26
2019Express66Cobras12
2019Thunder28Crusaders6
 Semi-Finals   
2019Express27Bulldawgs32
2019Thunder55Pythons0
 Finals   
2019Thunder24Bulldawgs12

Reference: [9-10]

About

Gridiron Development Leagues are American Football Leagues where the players aren’t paid in order to continue their College Eligibility. Players can thus continue playing American Football after High School, even though they didn’t get on a NCAA College team. They can thus enroll in Private Tuition and use this as a stepping stone to full University Courses & College Teams or Semi-Pro or Pro Football. It can suit players with a slower Development in High School than those who went on to University.

References

Images

[1] Gridiron Development Football League | Facebook (2019) Profile Picture June 24, 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/64898428_3342045482488280_78505804533071872_n.png?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ohc=WssFybmymiIAQkc4DdkVBfQCMiEf4BdPxJEcBO3luhWHvXLbQh08RTOOw&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=15aa8944938de83a04aa6af0f68ba8a8&oe=5E41776F [Accessed 27 November 2019]

Websites

[2] Gridiron Development Football League (2015) Standings 2015 [Internet] Available from: https://www.gdfl.org/stats#/73/standings?season_id=183 [Accessed 25 November 2019]

[3] Gridiron Development Football League (2016) Standings 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.gdfl.org/stats#/73/standings?season_id=241 [Accessed 25 November 2019]

[4] Gridiron Development Football League (2016) Playoffs 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.gdfl.org/stats#/73/brackets?season_id=241 [Accessed 25 November 2019]

[5] Gridiron Development Football League (2017) Standings 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.gdfl.org/stats#/73/standings?season_id=552 [Accessed 25 November 2019]

[6] Gridiron Development Football League (2017) Playoffs 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.gdfl.org/stats#/73/brackets?season_id=552 [Accessed 25 November 2019]

[7] Gridiron Development Football League (2018) Standings 2018 [Internet] Available from: https://www.gdfl.org/stats#/73/standings?season_id=935 [Accessed 25 November 2019]

[8] Gridiron Development Football League (2018) Playoffs 2018 [Internet] Available from: https://www.gdfl.org/stats#/73/brackets?season_id=935 [Accessed 25 November 2019]

[9] Gridiron Development Football League (2019) Standings 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.gdfl.org/stats#/73/standings?season_id=1363 [Accessed 25 November 2019]

[10] Gridiron Development Football League (2019) Playoffs 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.gdfl.org/stats#/73/brackets?season_id=1363 [Accessed 25 November 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Fiona Corrigan, Caoimhe Mullaney, Alan Delaney, Gillian Glynn, Nianh Hughes & Gareth Hunt

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American & World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 27 November 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 Reserved.

International Federation of American Football Europe Flag Football Champions Bowl 2016-2018

Champions Bowl 2016 – Cophenhagen, Denmark

Place PWLPFPAPct
1*Sphinx de Pau (FR)770277651.000
2*Cophenhagen Fusion (FRA)761275123.857
3*Allerod Armadillos (DK)651207130.833
4*Bulldogs de St-Cerques (FR)642214151.667
5Cophenhagen Barbarians (DK)532170170.600
6Walldorf Wanderers (GER)523230202.400
7Arona 65’ers (ITA)52398208.400
8Vienna Constables (AUT)514134178.200
9London Rebels (GB)523192184.400
10Kelkheim Lizzards (GER)514117201.200
11Winterthur Red Lions (SWI)505116208.000
12Craigavon Cowboys (IRL)50564274.000

Champions Bowl 2017 – Klosterneuberg, Austria

PlaceTeamPWLTPFPAPct
1Solleroed Gold Diggers (Den)7700  1.000
2Allerod Armadillos (Den)7610  .857
3Klosterneuberg Indians (Aut)7520  .714
4Waldorf Wanderers (Ger)7430  .571
5Graz Panthers (Aut)6420  .667
6Arona 65ers (Ita)6330  .500
7London Rebels (Eng)6330  .500
8Styrian Studs (Aut)6240  .333
9Glasgow Hornets (Sco)6240  .333
10Winterthur Red Lions (Swi)6150  .167
11Craigavon Cowboys (Irl)6150  .167
12Madrid Capitals (Esp)6060  .000

References: Compiled from: [18][19][20][21][22]

Champions Bowl 2018 – Cambrils, Spain

PlaceTeamPWLTPFPAPct
1Herlev Rebels8710  .875
2Solleroed Gold Diggers8530  .625
3Sphinx de Pau (Fra)8710  .875
4Valencia Firebats8440  .500
5Vienna Constables (Aut)8530  .625
6Arona 65’ers (Ita)8440  .500
7Walldorf Wanderers (Ger)8530  .625
8Baker Street Buttonhookers (Eng)8350  .375
9Kelkkheim Lizzards (Ger)7250  .286
10ASVZ Blackbirds (Swi)7250  .286
11Pioners L’Hospitalet (Esp)7160  .143
12Craigavon Cowboys (Irl)7160  .143

References: Compiled from: [18][19][20][21][22]

Websites

http://www.footballamericain.com/flag/les-sphinx-de-pau-vainqueurs-du-champions-bowl-2016.html Retreived 15/10/2016

https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl16/posts/831844363581911 Retreived 26/10/2016

https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl16/posts/831863196913361 Retreived 26/10/2016

https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl16/posts/831887970244217 Retreived 26/10/2016

https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl16/posts/832003053566042 Retreived 26/10/2016

https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl16/posts/832299163536431 Retreived 26/10/2016

https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl16/posts/832342110198803 Retreived 26/10/2016

https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl16/posts/832357716863909:0 Retreived 26/10/2016

https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl16/posts/832342673532080 Retreived 26/10/2016

https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl16/posts/832405316859149 Retreived 26/10/2016

https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl16/photos/a.757549504344731.1073741830.734909276608754/832357716863909/?type=3&theater Retreived 26/10/2016

https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl16/photos/pcb.832003053566042/832002976899383/?type=3&theater Retreived 26/10/2016

https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl16/photos/pcb.832003053566042/832002316899449/?type=3&theater Retreived 26/10/2016

https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl16/photos/pcb.830809367018744/830807260352288/?type=3&theater Retreived 26/10/2016

Champions Bowl 2017 Facebook Page (2016) Facebook Profile Picture December 29 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl17/photos/a.734909956608686.1073741825.734909276608754/974882652611414/?type=1&theater [Accessed 3 July 2017]

Champions Bowl 2017 Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Photo May 7 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl17/photos/pcb.1086430371456641/1086424541457224/?type=3&theater [Accessed 3 July 2017]

Champions Bowl 2017 Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Post June 4 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl17/posts/1110035255762819:0 [Accessed 3 July 2017]

Champions Bowl 2017 Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Photo June 4 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl17/photos/a.757549504344731.1073741830.734909276608754/1110035255762819/?type=3&theater [Accessed 3 July 2017]

Champions Bowl 2017 Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Post June 25 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl17/photos/pcb.1127826293983715/1127826233983721/?type=3&theater [Accessed 3 July 2017]

Champions Bowl 2017 Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Photo June 25 2017 [Internet] available from: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl17/photos/pcb.1127647094001635/1127647044001640/?type=3&theater [Accessed 3 July 2017]

Champions Bowl 2017 Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Photo June 25 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl17/photos/pcb.1127647094001635/1127647047334973/?type=3&theater [Accessed 3 July 2017]

Champions Bowl 2017 Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Post June 25 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl17/posts/1127826293983715 [Accessed 3 July 2017]

Champions Bowl 2017 Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Photo June 25 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl17/photos/pcb.1127826293983715/1127826233983721/?type=3&theater [Accessed 3 July 2017]

Craigavon Cowboys Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Photo June 28 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CraigavonCowboysSBC/photos/a.1574844902525700.1073741840.701486486528217/1574844935859030/?type=3&theater [Accessed 3 July 2017]

Craigavon Cowboys Facebook Page (2017) Facebook Photo June 28 2017 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CraigavonCowboysSBC/photos/a.1574844902525700.1073741840.701486486528217/1574845002525690/?type=3&theater [Accessed 3 July 2017]

[17] Champions Bowl 2018 Facebook Page (2018) Photo October 13, 2018: “UPDATE 2 – FINAL RANKINGS AND BRACKETS” [Mens Tables] [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl18/photos/pcb.1587847337981606/1587847211314952/?type=3&theater [Accessed 21 October 2018]

[18] Champions Bowl 2018 Facebook Page (2018) Photo October 13, 2018: “UPDATE 2 – FINAL RANKINGS AND BRACKETS” [Mens Brackets] [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl18/photos/pcb.1587847337981606/1587847207981619/?type=3&theater [Accessed 21 October 2018]

[19] Champions Bowl 2018 Facebook Page (2018) Post October 13, 2018: “Day 2: Last Round” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl18/posts/1587897451309928 [Accessed 21 October 2018]

[20] Champions Bowl 2018 Facebook Page (2018) Post October 13, 2018: “Day 2: Final scores today” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl18/posts/1587973481302325 [Accessed 21 October 2018]

[21] Champions Bowl 2018 Facebook Page (2018) Post October 14, 2018: “Day 3: Semi-Final” [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/ChampionsBowl18/posts/1588737667892573 [Accessed 21 October 2018]

Websites

[22] Flag Football World (2018) Champions Bowl IX Review” [Internet] Available from: https://flagfootballworld.com/champions-bowl-ix-review?fbclid=IwAR0sKuDxlbjVZqgjRfBjI22kUIYw-AA2jcs8sBgsbJW45M3fsRl2GjY2ZE0 [Accessed 21 October 2018]

Images

[23] Champions Bowl 2018 Facebook Page (2018) Champions Bowl 2018 Logo” [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26219402_1290816424351367_1951466272674916258_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=8c67498395f66fc7a34a3c5aa3b01213&oe=5C501A0B [Accessed 21 October 2018]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Sean Douglas, Team Ireland & Dublin Rebels.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 27 December 2018

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