Category: National Passball League

NPL National Passball League 1991

Final Standings

NPL National Passball League Central Division 1991

PosTeamWLTPctPFPANet PtsStreak
1*Cannock Chase Giants5100.83320299103W1
2*Leicester Broncos4200.66719111378W1
3Cambridge All-Stars #0600.00042124-82L6

NPL National Passball League Southern Division 1991

PosTeamWLTPctPFPANet PtsStreak
1*Thames Valley Thunderbolts6001.00024147194W6
2*London Gators3300.50017812454W3
3Kent Exiles0600.00030377-347L6

Legend / Key: (*) Qualify for Playoffs (#) Forfeited all games after Week 2.

Playoff Schedule

NPL National Passball League Playoffs 1991
Match Day Semi-Finals
(Semi-Finals)
Win - Loss

Thames Valley Thunderbolts vs Leicester Broncos

(Semi-Finals)
Win - Loss

Cannock Chase Giants vs London Gators

Match Day NPL Championship 1991
(NPL Championship 1991)
41 - 15

Thames Valley Thunderbolts vs London Gators

Note: For a Recap of the Championship Game, including scorers, please click on the Game in the Schedule Above.

Regular Season Schedule

NPL National Passball League 1991
Match Day Week 1
(Week 1)
21 - 50

Cambridge All-Stars vs Leicester Broncos

(Week 1)
26 - 12

Cannock Chase Giants vs London Gators

(Week 1)
53 - 0

Thames Valley Thunderbolts vs Kent Exiles

Match Day Week 2
(Week 2)
21 - 70

Cambridge All-Stars vs Cannock Chase Giants

(Week 2)
18 - 60

Kent Exiles vs Leicester Broncos

(Week 2)
21 - 56

London Gators vs Thames Valley Thunderbolts

Match Day Week 3
(Week 3)
55 - 0

Cannock Chase Giants vs Kent Exiles

(Week 3)
30 - 12

Thames Valley Thunderbolts vs London Gators

(Week 3)
1 - 0 #

Leicester Broncos vs Cambridge All-Stars

Match Day Week 4
(Week 4)
18 - 29

Leicester Broncos vs Cannock Chase Giants

(Week 4)
52 - 12

London Gators vs Kent Exiles

Match Day Week 5
(Week 5)
14 - 24

Leicester Broncos vs Thames Valley Thunderbolts

(Week 5)
0 # - 1

Cambridge All-Stars vs London Gators

Match Day Week 6
(Week 6)
9:33 pm

Thames Valley Thunderbolts vs Cannock Chase Giants

(Week 6)
9:34 pm

Kent Exiles vs Cambridge All-Stars

(Week 6)
9:37 pm

London Gators vs Leicester Broncos

Match Day Week 7
(Week 7)
21 - 48

Cannock Chase Giants vs Leicester Broncos

(Week 7)
0 - 80

Kent Exiles vs London Gators

(Week 7)
1 - 0 #

Thames Valley Thunderbolts vs Cambridge All-Stars

Match Day Week 8
(Week 8)
0 - 77

Kent Exiles vs Thames Valley Thunderbolts

(Week 8)
1 - 0 #

Cannock Chase Giants vs Cambridge All-Stars

Match Day Semi-Finals
(Semi-Finals)
Win - Loss

Thames Valley Thunderbolts vs Leicester Broncos

(Semi-Finals)
Win - Loss

Cannock Chase Giants vs London Gators

Match Day NPL Championship 1991
(NPL Championship 1991)
41 - 15

Thames Valley Thunderbolts vs London Gators

References: [1-8] Note: It is unknown if the games in week 6 were scheduled to play or not.

REPORT

Cannock Chase Giants won the Eastern Conference title ahead of Broncos, whilst Cambridge pulled out after two games. In the Southern Conference, Thunderbolts won the Conference title, with London Gators qualifying for the playoffs in second place, and Exiles finishing in third.

The Thames Valley Thunderbolts and London Gators won through to the Final, where the Thunderbolts confirmed their dominance all season, with a 41-15 victory. Thames Valley Chargers star Ez Charles scored three touchdowns, and a three-point pass in the second quarter to put the ‘Bolts in a commanding lead at the half which they never relinquished.

Charles scored on a 31 yard run before finding Kenroy Barnett and Andy Tilbury with 23-yard and 16-yard TD Passes. Tibury got a hat-trick of his own, with a 22-yard TD Pass from Joe Greenidge in the first quarter, and a 32-yard Interception Return to finish off the scoring. Andy Tait linked up with Andy Falconer for two TD Passes for some consolation for the London Gators.

About Passball and the NPL

The National Passball League was an Arena-style American Football League in the England, played on a smaller field than a regular American Football field, and with a focus on passing (Passball is played on a 40-yard field with two 8-yard endzones, with five downs or attempts to score, three of which must be passing plays, before the ball is turned over). It is seven-a-side.

REFERENCES

[1] Anon. (1991) “Passball: Benny’s leg up” First Down. 19 October 1991. pg. 23

[2] Anon. (1991) “Passball Week 2 Results” First Down. 26 October 1991. pg. 23

[3] Anon. (1991) “Passball results” First Down. 2 November 1991. pg. 23

[4] Anon. (1991) “Passball results” First Down. 9 November 1991. pg. 23

[5] Anon. (1991) “Passball” First Down. 16 November 1991. pg. 23

[6] Anon. (1991) “Passball” First Down. 23 November 1991. pg. 23

[7] Anon. (1991) “Passball” First Down. 30 November 1991. pg. 23

[8] Anon. (1991) “Passball result” First Down. 7 December 1991. pg. 23

[9] Anon. (1991) “Passball ” First Down. 14 December 1991. pg. 23

[10] Anon. (1991) “Passball: Champ Ez gives ’em a Bolt jolt” First Down. 21 December 1991. pg. 23

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Sean Douglas and Tim Leadingham

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 6 February 2022

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020-2022

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National Passball League 1992

Standings

PWLTPFPAPct
Northern Division
*St. Helens Cardinals220082511.000
North West Demons21103758.500
Gateshead20201528.000
Central Division
*Cannock Chase Giants3300111361.000
*Leicester Broncos32107863.667
Notts Crusaders312074131.333
Sheldon Renegades3030237.000
Southern Division
*Thunderbolts3300208441.000
*Snappy Snap Gators321018752.667
Sussex Raiders3120112155.333
Kent Exiles303023279.000
National Passball League Standings 1992 [Ref: compiled from results in 1-3]

Note: Standings after three of six rounds.

Playoff Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Wild-Card Playoff
1992Snappy Snap GatorsLeicester Broncos
Semi-Finals
29.11.1992St. Helens Cardinals29Cannock Chase Giants30
29.11.1992Thunderbolts41Snappy Snap Gators39
Passball ’92 Final
1992Thunderbolts/GatorsCannock Chase Giants
National Passball League Playoffs 1992 [Ref: 4-5]

Note: A league invetsigation was launched after the Semi-Final between Thunderbolts and Snappy Snap Gators after it was alleged the Thunderbolts broke the rule of hving no more than 18 players kitted-up for a match. It was to be decided whether they could play in the Final or not.

Regular Season Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
11.10.1992St. Helens Cardinals58North West Demons36
11.10.1992Leicester Broncos1Sheldon Renegades0 #
11.10.1992Cannock Chase Giants68Notts Crusaders20
11.10.1992Snappy Snap Gators25Thunderbolts41
11.10.1992Kent Exiles12Sussex Raiders93
Week 2
18.10.1992North West Demons1Gateshead0 #
18.10.1992Cannock Chase Giants1Sheldon Renegades0 #
18.10.1992Notts Crusaders21Leicester Broncos61
18.10.1992Snappy Snap Gators96Kent Exiles1
18.10.1992Sussex Raiders9Thunderbolts77
Week 3
25.10.1992Gateshead15St. Helens Cardinals27
25.10.1992Leicester Broncos16Cannock Chase Giants42
25.10.1992Sheldon Renegades2Notts Crusaders35
25.10.1992Snappy Snap Gators66Sussex Raiders10
25.10.1992Kent Exiles10Thunderbolts90
National Passball League Regular Season Results 1992 [Ref: 1-3]

Note: three of six weeks results known.

Report

The National Passball League in England expanded to 11 teams for 1992, with the Cannock Chase Giants winning 30-29 in one Semi-Final against St. Helens Cardinals. Defending Champions Thunderbolts defeated Snappy Snap Gators 41-39 in another close Semi-Final, but a League investigation was launched into whether they should be allowed play in the Final after it was alleged they had kitted-up more than the 18 players allowed on gameday.

About Passball

The National Passball League was an Arena-style American Football League in the England, played on a smaller field than a regular American Football field, and with a focus on passing (Passball is played on a 40-yard field with two 8-yard endzones, with five downs or attempts to score, three of which must be passing plays, before the ball is turned over). It is seven-a-side.

References

[1] Anon. (1992) “*Week one National Passball League Results” First Down. 17 October 1992. pg. 19

[2] Anon. (1992) “*WEEK two Passball results” First Down. 24 October 1992. pg. 19

[3] Anon. (1992) “*Week three Passball Results” First Down. 31 October 1992. pg. 19

[4] Anon. (1992) “Passball” First Down. 21 November 1992. pg. 19

[5] Anon. (1992) “Cannock’s Giant step” First Down. 5 December 1992. pg. 14

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Richard Declan Mulcahy and Tim Leadingham.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 15 June 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

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

National Passball League 1993

Standings

PWLTPFPAPct
Northern Division
*Cannock Chase Giants4400208791.000
*St. Helens Cardinals4220170121.500
Redditch Geriatrics220053261.000
Nottingham Crusaders303027136.000
Sheldon Renegades303040137.000
Southern Division
*Farnham Knights4400231601.000
*Ealing Eagles321016172.667
West Sussex Wolverines413072181.250
Herts Ballhawks303032183.000
National Passball League Standings 1993 [Ref: Compiled from 1-5]

Note: *Qualify for Semi-Finals. 10 results currently unknown.

Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
28.11.1993Cannock Chase Giants38Ealing Eagles22
28.11.1993Farnham Knights56St. Helens Cardinals24
Passball ’93 FinalPye Green Stadium
05.12.1993Cannock Chase Giants19Farnham Knights36
National Passball League Playoffs 1993 [Ref; 6-7]

Regular Season Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
10.10.1993Cannock Chase Giants47St. Helens Cardinals26
10.10.1993West Sussex Wolverines13Farnham Knights52
10.10.1993Ealing Eagles79Herts Ballhawks12
10.10.1993Redditch Geriatrics19Nottingham Crusaders13
Week 2
17.10.1993Ealing Eagles61West Sussex Wolverines20
17.10.1993Herts Ballhawks6Farnham Kights85
17.10.1993Cannock Chase Giants74Nottingham Crusaders2
17.10.1993Sheldon Renegades7St. Helens Cardinals21
Week 3
24.10.1993West Sussex WolverinesHerts Ballhawks
24.10.1993Farnham KnightsEaling Eagles
24.10.1993Nottingham CrusadersSt. Helens Cardinals
24.10.1993Redditch GeriatricsSheldon Renegades
Week 4
31.10.1993Cannock Chase Giants43Nottingham Crusaders12
31.10.1993Herts Ballhawks14West Sussex Wolverines19
31.10.1993Ealing Eagles21Farnham Knights40
31.10.1993St. Helens Cardinals82Sheldon Renegades20
Week 5
07.11.1993St. Helens Cardinals41Cannock Chase Giants47
07.11.1993Nottingham CrusadersRedditch Geriatrics
07.11.1993West Sussex WolverinesEaling Eagles
07.11.1993Farnham KnightsHerts Ballhawks
Week 6
14.11.1993Redditch Geriatrics34Sheldon Renegades13
14.11.1993Farnham Knights54West Sussex Wolverines20
14.11.1993Herts BallhawksEaling Eagles
14.11.1993St. Helens Cardinals Nottingham Crusaders
Week 7
21.11.1993Sheldon RenegadesRedditch Geriatrics
21.11.1993Cannock Chase GiantsSheldon Renegades
21.11.1993Redditch GeriatricsCannock Chase Giants
National Passball League Regular Season Results 1993 [Ref: 1-5]

Note: Some fixtures inferred from previous results and fixtures and what other fixtures were played on the day.

Report

Farnham Knights won the National Passball League title, triumphing 36-19 over Northern Division Champions Cannock Chase Giants 36-19 in Passball ’93 Final. The defeated Semi-Finalists were Ealing Eagles and St. Helens Cardinals.

The nine team League was divided into Northern and Southern Divisions with the Redditch Geriatrics, Sheldon Renegades, Nottingham Crusaders, Herts Ballhawks and West Sussex Wolverines the other teams.

About Passball

The National Passball League was an Arena-style American Football League in the England, played on a smaller field than a regular American Football field, and with a focus on passing (Passball is played on a 40-yard field with two 8-yard endzones, with five downs or attempts to score, three of which must be passing plays, before the ball is turned over). It is seven-a-side.

References

[1] Anon. (1993) “Marshall Four Lays Down Law: Passball Week 1” First Down. 16 October 1993. pg. 20

[2] Anon. (1993) “Notts tied up by the Giants: Passball Week 2” First Down. 23 October 1993. pg. 20

[3] Anon. (1993) “Re-born Machester back with tie: Round-Up: Passball week 4” First Down. 6 November 1993. pg. 21

[4] Anon. (1993) “Falcs pray for injured Craig: Passball” First Down. 13 November 1993. pg. 21

[5] Anon. (1993) “Thompson tears up Sheldon” First Down. 20 November 1993. pg. 21

[6] Anon. (1993) “Chase take a Giant stride” First Down. 4 December 1993. pg. 20

[7] Anon. (1993) “Farnham are Pass Masters: Passball Final” First Down. 11 December 1993. pg.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Richard Declan Mulcahy and Tim Leadingham.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 15 June 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

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

National Passball League (England) 1991

Standings

PWLTPFPAPct
Eastern Conference
*Cannock Chase Giants6420.667
*Broncos6420.667
Cambridge7160.143
Southern Conference
*Thunderbolts66001.000
*London Gators6330.500
Exiles7160.143
National Passball League Standings 1991 [Ref: compiled from 1-8]

Playoffs

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
14.12.1991ThunderboltsWBroncosL
14.12.1991Cannock Chase GiantsLLondon GatorsW
Final
21.12.1991Thunderbolts41London Gators15
National Passball League Playoffs 1991 [Ref: 9-10]

Regular Season Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Week 1
19.10.1991Cambridge21Broncos50
19.10.1991Cannock Chase Giants26London Gators12
19.10.1991Thunderbolts53Exiles0
Week 2
26.10.1991Cambridge70Cannock Chase Giants21
26.10.1991Exiles18Broncos60
26.10.1991London Gators21Thunderbolts56
Week 3
02.11.1991Exiles0Cannock Chase Giants55
02.11.1991London Gators12Thunderbolts30
02.11.1991Broncosw/oCambridgescr
Week 4
09.11.1991Broncos18Cannock Chase Giants29
09.11.1991London Gators52Exiles12
09.11.1991Thunderboltsw/oCambridgescr
Week 5
16.11.1991Broncos14Thunderbolts24
16.11.1991CambridgescrLondon Gatorsw/o
Week 6
23.11.1991ThunderboltsCannock Chase Giants
23.11.1991Exilesw/oCambridgescr
23.11.1991BroncosLondon Gators
Week 7
30.11.1991Cannock Chase Giants21Broncos48
30.11.1991Exiles0London Gators80
Week 8
07.12.1991Exiles0Thunderbolts77
07.12.1991Cannock Chase Giantsw/oCambridgescr
National Passball League Regular Season Results 1991 [Ref: 1-8]

Report

The National Passball League was an Arena-style American Football League in the England, played on a smaller field than a regular American Football field, and with a focus on passing (Passball is played on a 40-yard field with two 8-yard endzones, with five downs or attempts to score, three of which must be passing plays, before the ball is turned over). It is seven-a-side.

Cannock Chase Giants won the Eastern Conference title ahead of Broncos, whilst Cambridge pulled out after two games. In the Southern Conference, Thunderbolts won the Conference title, with London Gators qualifying for the playoffs in second place, and Exiles finishing in third.

The Thunderbolts and London Gators won through to the Final, where the Thunderbolts confirmed their dominance all season, with a 41-15 victory. Thames Valley Chargers star Ez Charles scored three touchdowns, and a three-point pass in the second quarter to put the ‘Bolts in a commanding lead at the half which they never relinquished.

Charles scored on a 31 yard run before finding Kenroy Barnett and Andy Tilbury with 23-yard and 16-yard TD Passes. Tibury got a hat-trick of his own, with a 22-yard TD Pass from Joe Greenidge in the first quarter, and a 32-yard Interception Return to finish off the scoring. Andy Tait linked up with Andy Falconer for two TD Passes for some consolation for the London Gators.

Final – 14 December 1991 – Thunderbolts 41 London Gators 15

Q1Q2Q3Q4Total
Thunderbolts12230641
London Gators90606
National Passball League Final Box Score – Score 1991 [Ref: 10]
TeamScorerScore
1st Quarter
THUAndy Tilbury 22yd TD pass from Joe Greenidge 6-0
THUKenroy Barnett 4td Run12-0
GATAndy Falconer 30yd Pass from Andy Tait (Falconer 10yd 3XP from Tait)12-9
2nd Quarter
THUEZ Charles 31yd Run18-9
THUSammy Samuels Safety (tackled Tait in Endzone)20-9
THUKenroy Barnett 23yd Pass from Ez Charles (Greenidge 3XP from Charles)29-9
THUAndy Tilbury 16yd Pass from Ez Charles35-9
3rd Quarter
GATAndy Falconer 5yd Pass from Andy Tait35-15
4th Quarter ?
THUAndy Tilbury 32yd Interception Return41-15
Natiional Passball League Final Box Score – Scorers 1991 [Ref: 10]

References

[1] Anon. (1991) “Passball: Benny’s leg up” First Down. 17 October 1991. pg. 23

[2] Anon. (1991) “Passball Week 2 Results” First Down. 26 October 1991. pg. 23

[3] Anon. (1991) “Passball results” First Down. 2 November 1991. pg. 23

[4] Anon. (1991) “Passball results” First Down. 9 November 1991. pg. 23

[5] Anon. (1991) “Passball” First Down. 16 November 1991. pg. 23

[6] Anon. (1991) “Passball” First Down. 23 November 1991. pg. 23

[7] Anon. (1991) “Passball” First Down. 30 November 1991. pg. 23

[8] Anon. (1991) “Passball result” First Down. 7 December 1991. pg. 23

[9] Anon. (1991) “Passball ” First Down. 14 December 1991. pg. 23

[10] Anon. (1991) “Passball: Champ Ez gives ’em a Bolt jolt” First Down. 21 December 1991. pg. 23

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Sean Douglas and Tim Leadingham

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 15 June 2020

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2020

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