Tag: World Gridiron

February 3, 2022October 29, 2023

BGFL British Gridiron Football League 1987

Standings

BGFL British Gridiron Football League East Division 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Leicester Hunstmen	9	1	0.900	310	113
2	*East Kent Cougars	7	3	0.700	242	113
3	Boston Blitz	5	5	0.500	139	158
4	Rotherham Redskins	4	6	0.400	150	132
5	Burton Braves	3	7	0.300	147	323
6	Doncaster Jaguars	2	8	0.200	125	276

BGFL British Gridiron Football League West Division 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Mersey Centurions	6	0	1.000	290	48
2	*Hartlepool Steelers	4	2	0.667	100	137
3	Preston Pirates	2	4	0.333	110	95
4	Oldham Phoenix	0	6	0.000	12	232

Playoff Schedule

BGFL British Gridiron Football League Playoffs 1987


Match Day Semi-Finals
August 16, 1987 (Semi-Finals) 28 - 12 N/A Leicester Huntsmen vs Hartlepool
August 16, 1987 (Semi-Finals) 28 - 13 N/A Mersey Centurions vs East Kent Cougars
Match Day BGFL Brit Bowl 1987
August 23, 1987 (BGFL Brit Bowl 1987) 20 - 16 N/A Mersey Centurions vs Leicester Huntsmen

Note: For Scorers in the BGFL Brit Bowl please click on the game in the above schedule.

BGFL West Division 1987 Standings (Pre-Revision)

BGFL British Gridiron Football League West Division (Pre-Revision) 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Mersey Centurions	7	0	1.000	318	48
2	*Hartlepool Steelers	4	3	0.571	100	143
3	Preston Pirates	3	4	0.429	138	90
4	Westhoughton Greyhounds #	2	3	0.400	39	69
5	Oldham Phoenix	1	7	0.125	34	261

Note: # Standings were revised after Westhoughton Greyhounds left the League between 22 August 1987 and 29 August 1987. Pre-Revision Standings Provided Here.

REPORT

Ulster’s Geoff Mackey, who was introduced to the game of American Football while studying at Liverpool Polytechnic, played for the Mersey Centurions in 1988, where he reached the Britbowl, losing 20-13 to the Woking Generals. In 1987 the Mersey Centurions had won the Britbowl 20-16 against the Leicester Huntsmen. His exploits for the Centurions saw him called up to the British and Irish Bulldogs for a five-week tour, taking in training in the United States, and then three Test Matches in Australia, from 4 November 1988 to the middle of December.

Recap

The British Gridiron Football League was a Fifth Level American Football League in the North and Midlands of England in 1987, after which it absorbed the Capital League and a large number of UKAFL teams to form a Fourth Level League in 1988. In 1989 it merged with the UKAFL to form the British National Gridiron League, playing Levels 5 to 7 below the NDMA (First Level) and Combined Gridiron League (Levels 2 to 4)

REFERENCES

NEWSPAPERS

[1] Anon. (1987) “Results – Standings – Fixtures: BGFL” First Down. August 22, 1987. pg. 16.Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

[2] Anon. (1987) “Results – Standings – Fixtures: BGFL Final Standings” First Down. August 29, 1987. pg. 17. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

[5] Anon. (1986) “Geoff’s Bulldog spirit” Belfast Telegraph. Thursday, November 3, 1988. pg. 51 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

WEBSITES

[4] Britball Now (2016) Results Section [1987][1988] [Internet] Available from: http://www.britballnow.co.uk/history-index/results-section.html [Accessed 23 March 2017]

IMAGES

[6] Anon. (1986) “Geoff’s Bulldog spirit” Belfast Telegraph. Thursday, November 3, 1988. pg. 51 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

GEO-GENEOLOGY OF IRISH SURNAMES

[6] Vivid Maps (2022) Geo-Geneology of Irish Surnames [Internet] Available from: https://vividmaps.com/irish-surnames/ [Accessed 31 January 2022]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to John Malone, Paul O’Reilly, Declan Mulvey, Colm McGennis.

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 3 February 2022

February 2, 2022October 29, 2023

BAFA Capital League 1987

Final Standings

BAFA Capital League County Division 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	T	Pct	PF	PA
1	*St. Albans Kestrels	8	1	1	0.850	392	53
2	*F-14 Tomcats	7	2	1	0.750	252	157
3	Chiltern Cheetahs	7	3	0	0.700	237	131
4	Chiltern Panthers (C)	3	7	0	0.300	135	228
5	Tonbridge Tigers	2	8	0	0.200	88	276
6	Bexley Barons	2	8	0	0.200	70	339

BAFA Capital League City Division 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	T	Pct	PF	PA
1	*London Area Panthers	8	1	1	0.850	326	65
2	Barbarians # (D)	6	1	1	0.750	254	77
3	*Brent Bandits	6	4	0	0.600	233	166
4	London Mets	4	6	0	0.400	172	139
5	Maidstone M20s	1	7	1	0.167	58	362
6	Croydon Coyotes (C)	0	8	1	0.056	59	307

References: [1-2] Legend / Key: # Barred from Playoffs – last two games not played. (D) Disbanded after season (C) Changed name after season – Chiltern Panthers became Hemel Panthers and Croydon Coyotes became Croydon Cyclones.

Playoffs

BAFA Capital League Playoffs 1987


Match Day Semi-Finals
August 11, 1987 (Semi-Finals) 33 - 8 N/A St. Albans Kestrels vs Brent Bandits
August 18, 1987 (Semi-Finals) 25 - 6 N/A London Area Panthers vs F-14 Tomcats
Match Day Capital Bowl
August 23, 1987 (Capital Bowl) 22 - 20 N/A London Area Panthers vs St. Albans Kestrels

For a Recap of the Capital Bowl, including scorers, please click on the game above. References: [1-3]

Recap

The 12-team Capital League – a Regional Fifth Division in British American Football in 1987 climaxed with the London Area Panthers triumphing 22-20 over the St. Albans Kestrels in the Capital Bowl after a dropped pass in the dying seconds which would have meant a tying two-point conversion if successful was the difference between the teams [3].

St. Albans had finished top of the County Division with an 8-1-1 record before defeating Brent Bandits 33-8 in the Semi-Finals, while the London Area Panthers also went 8-1-1 in winning the City Division before eliminating F-14 Tomcats 25-6 in the other Semi-Final [1-2].

Irish-named players Nick Griffiths (Quarterback) and Mick Sheelan (Wide Receiver) starred for St. Albans Kestrels [3].

After the season the league in its entirety merged with the British Gridiron Football League (BGFL – a Northern Regional League), the North Wales and West Cheshire American Football League (NWWCAFL) and a large amount of United Kingdom American Football League (UKAFL – the fourth level in 1987) to form the new fourth level league the British National Gridiron League for 1988. The only exception wads the Barbarians who folded after being barred by the Capital League from the Playoffs towards the end of 1987. Six members continued in the old UKAFL as a regional Midlands Fifth Level League.

ABOUT THE BAFA Capital League

The British American Football Association united 100+ teams under the BAFA umbrella for 1987 as the BAFL (British American Football League) ceased to exist with the top three divisions in a league simply called the Budweiser League for sponsorship reasons. The top division was called the National Division, the second level the Premier Division and the third level Division One. Below these three divisions was the UKAFL (United Kingdom American Football League) as a fourth level and then regional leagues making up a fifth level (Thistle League in Scotland, NWWCAFL – North Wales and West Cheshire American Football League, BGFL – British Gridiron Football League – in the North and Capital League in the South East).

REFERENCES

[1] Anon. / Mark Lees (Ed.)(1987) “Results – Standings – Fixtures: Bud Playoffs: National” First Down. August 8, 1987. pg. 16. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

[2] Anon. / Mark Lees (Ed.)(1987) “Results – Standings – Fixtures: Bud Playoffs: National” First Down. August 22, 1987. pg. 16. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

[3] Anon. / Mark Lees (Ed.)(1987) “Results – Standings – Fixtures: Bud Fixtures: National” First Down. August 29, 1987. pg. 17. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

GEO-GENEOLOGY OF IRISH SURNAMES

[6] Vivid Maps (2022) Geo-Geneology of Irish Surnames [Internet] Available from: https://vividmaps.com/irish-surnames/ [Accessed 31 January 2022]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to John Malone, Paul O’Reilly, Declan Mulvey, Colm McGennis.

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 2 February 2022

February 1, 2022October 29, 2023

BAFA Budweiser League Division 1 1987

Final Standings

BAFA Budweiser League Division 1 Scotland Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Clydesdale Colts (P)	8	0	1.000	223	84
2	East Kilbride Pirates	4	4	0.500	134	133
3	Ayr Burners	3	5	0.375	105	110
4	Inverclyde Crusaders	3	5	0.375	52	113
5	Lothian Chieftains	2	6	0.250	108	182

BAFA Budweiser League Division 1 Northern Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	T	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Washington Presidents (P)	9	1	0	0.900	488	235
2	Lancashire Chieftains	7	2	1	0.750	323	196
3	Leeds Cobras (P)	7	2	1	0.750	297	155
4	Wirral Wolves (D)	7	3	0	0.700	347	146
5	Warrington Scorpions	4	5	1	0.450	220	271
6	Chester Romans	2	7	1	0.250	209	256
7	Halton Demons (R)	1	8	1	0.150	28	284
8	Stockport Falcons (R-Y)	0	9	1	0.050	58	427

BAFA Budweiser League Division 1 Central Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*West Bromwich Fireballs (P)	9	1	0.900	244	85
2	Mansfield Express (D)	7	3	0.700	274	173
3	Stoke Spitfires (P)	6	4	0.600	249	145
4	Walsall Titans (P)	5	5	0.500	229	156
5	Wolverhampton Outlaws	2	8	0.200	164	320
6	Black Country Nailers	1	9	0.100	76	357

BAFA Budweiser League Division 1 South West Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Bristol Packers (P)	10	0	1.000	676	36
2	Swansea Dragons (P)	8	2	0.800	407	133
3	Newton GWs (R)	4	6	0.400	217	319
4	Duchy Destroyers	4	6	0.400	160	373
5	Weston Stars (R-C)	3	7	0.300	214	305
6	Exeter Eagles (R)	1	9	0.100	78	586

BAFA Budweiser League Division 1 Southern Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Farnham Knights (P)	10	0	1.000	414	64
2	South Star Scorpions (P)	7	3	0.700	259	108
3	South Coast Sharks	6	4	0.600	179	180
4	Merton Admirals	4	6	0.400	69	169
5	Hampshire Cavaliers	3	7	0.300	134	243
6	Wight Rhinos	0	10	0.000	61	352

BAFA Budweiser League Division 1 South East Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Ashton Oilers (P)	9	1	0.900	578	50
2	Eastbourne Crusaders (P)	9	1	0.900	369	79
3	Medway Mustangs	4	6	0.400	274	389
4	Thanet Vikings	4	6	0.400	187	248
5	Grays Saxons (R)	4	6	0.400	219	301
6	Ashford Cruisers (R-C)	0	10	0.000	68	628

BAFA Budweiser League Division 1 Eastern Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Basildon Braves (P)	7	3	0.700	190	117
2	Norwich Devils	7	3	0.700	169	79
3	Herts Phantoms	5	5	0.500	129	91
4	Newmarket Hornets (R)	5	5	0.500	174	142
5	Southend Sabres	5	5	0.500	114	147
6	Southampton Seahawks	1	9	0.100	112	312

BAFA Budweiser League Division 1 Capital Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Ealing Eagles (P)	7	1	0.875	141	40
2	Thames Barriers (P)	7	1	0.875	149	98
3	Fulham Cardinals	4	4	0.500	127	91
4	London Lasers	2	6	0.250	102	162
5	Chingford Centurions (R-D)	0	8	0.000	37	165

Legend / Key: * Qualify for Playoffs, (P) Promoted to Budweiser League Premier Division, (R) Relegated to newly-formed British National Gridiron League (a merger of BGFL, Capital League, NWWCAFL and members of UKAFL who left that league), C – Changed name for 1988, D – Disbanded after 1987 season, Y – sat out 1988 to return in 1989. Tie-breaker (1) Head-to-Head.

Playoffs

BAFA Budweiser League Division One Playoffs 1987


Match Day Quarter-Finals
August 18, 1987 (Quarter-Finals) 20 - 19 N/A Clydesdale Colts vs Washington Presidents
August 18, 1987 (Quarter-Finals) 12 - 7 N/A Bristol Packers vs West Bromwich Fireballs
August 18, 1987 (Quarter-Finals) 8 - 28 N/A Farnham Knights vs Ashton Oilers
August 18, 1987 (Quarter-Finals) 32 - 0 N/A Ealing Eagles vs Basildon Braves
Match Day Semi-Finals
September 1, 1987 (Semi-Finals) 0 - 16 N/A Clydesdale Colts vs Ealing Eagles
September 1, 1987 (Semi-Finals) 6 - 7 N/A Bristol Packers vs Ashton Oilers
Match Day Division One Bowl
September 15, 1987 (Division One Bowl) 7 - 27 N/A Ealing Eagles vs Ashton Oilers

Recap

Kent’s Ashton Oilers won the BAFA Budweiser League Division 1 (third level of American Football in Britain) in 1987, defeating Ealing Eagles 27-7 in the Division One Bowl. Ealing had defeated both Eastern Conference Champions Basildon Braves 32-0 in the Eastern Quarter-Final before also blanking Clydesdale Colts 16-0 in the Semi-Finals. The Scotland Conference Champions had shocked high-scoring Northern Conference Champions Washington Presidents 20-19 in the Northern Quarter-Final, with a little luck from a missed Field Goal and a touchdown called back for holding by Washington in the dying minutes of the game [1-4].

Ashton Oilers path to the Bowl was not as straight-forward, having to negotiate Southern Conference Champions, the formidable Farnham Knights, who had a perfect 10-0 regular season, scoring 414 points and only conceding 64 in the process. The Oilers won that game 28-8 before defeating the Bristol Packers 7-6 in the semi-Finals. The Packers had also put up a perfect record in the regular season, putting up a massive 676 points in the process, and only conceding 36. Ealing Eagles had the one loss all season, as did Ashton, to Eastbourne Crusaders, both teams finishing on 9-1 in the regular season, with Ashton winning the head-to-head 51-27 [1-4].

After the season, the eight Conference Champions were promoted to the Premier Division, along with Leeds Cobras, Stoke Spitfires, Walsall Titans, Swansea Dragons, South Star Scorpions, Eastbourne Crusaders and Thames Barriers. Halton Demons were relegated to the British National Gridiron League, along with Stockport Falcons (who sat out 1988 returning in 1989), Newton GWs, Weston Stars (who changed their name to Weston Wolfpack), Exeter Eagles, Grays Saxons, Ashford Cruisers (who changed their name to the Ashford Raiders), Newmarket Hornets and Chingford Centurions (who disbanded after the 1987 season). Wirral Wolves and Mansfield Express disbanded after the season [1-4].

Irish-named running back Paul Reilly starred for Clydesdale Colts [2, 6] For comparison with the Irish American Football League, Ayr Burners defeated IAFL Semi-Finalists in 1987, Belfast Giants 48-0 in 1987, a year after the Burners had defeated Carrickfergus Cougars 28-8. Belfast, by then NI Giants got their revenge in 1988 with a 21-0 win over Ayr in April prior to the season. All three games were played under the name “International Challenge Cup”. Reference: [7].

ABOUT THE BAFA BUDWEISER LEAGUE DIVISION 1

REFERENCES

[1] Anon. / Mark Lees (Ed.)(1987) “Results – Standings – Fixtures: Bud Playoffs: National” First Down. August 8, 1987. pg. 16. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

[2] Anon. / Mark Lees (Ed.)(1987) “Results – Standings – Fixtures: Bud Playoffs: National” First Down. August 22, 1987. pg. 16. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

[3] Anon. / Mark Lees (Ed.)(1987) “Results – Standings – Fixtures: Bud Fixtures: National” First Down. August 29, 1987. pg. 17. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

[4] Nick Richards (2009) “V – Over to You Bud” TD UK. Touchdown UK. pg,. 79-80. Author House UK Ltd. Milton Keynes. England. UK.

[5] Keith Webster (1987) “Bud Announces New-Look Elite” First Down. October 24, 1987. pg. 22. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

[7] Anon. (1988) “Giants get their revenge’”Belfast Telegraph. Tuesday, April 12, 1988. pg. 20 [Internet] Available online at the Irish Newspaper Archive at: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

GEO-GENEOLOGY OF IRISH SURNAMES

[6] Vivid Maps (2022) Geo-Geneology of Irish Surnames [Internet] Available from: https://vividmaps.com/irish-surnames/ [Accessed 31 January 2022]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to John Malone, Paul O’Reilly, Declan Mulvey, Colm McGennis.

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 1 February 2022

February 1, 2022October 29, 2023

BAFA Budweiser League Premier Division 1987

Final Standings

BAFA Budweiser League Premier Division Borders Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	T	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Edinburgh Eagles	7	0	1	.938	180	85
2	Granite City Oilers	6	2	0	.750	158	64
3	Musselburgh Magnums	3	5	0	.375	110	131
4	Strathclyde Sheriffs	1	5	2	.250	94	193
5	Glasgow Diamonds	1	6	1	.188	95	164

BAFA Budweiser League Premier Division Northern Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Leeds Cougars	10	0	1.000	490	38
2	Scunthorpe Steelers	6	4	.600	266	139
3	Wrekin Giants	5	5	.500	210	330
4	Locomotive Derby	5	5	.500	242	412
5	Manchester Heroes	3	7	.300	151	218
6	Crewe Railroaders	1	9	.100	194	416

BAFA Budweiser League Premier Division Central Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	T	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Dunstable Cowboys	9	1	0	.900	314	55
2	*Oxford Bulldogs	8	2	0	.800	319	71
3	Rockingham Rebels	6	4	0	.600	173	102
4	King's Lynn Patriots	5	5	0	.500	150	251
5	Birmingham Huskies	1	8	1	.150	126	262
6	Reading Renegades	0	9	1	.050	32	373

BAFA Budweiser League Premier Division South East Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Colchester Gladiators	9	1	.900	317	103
2	*Heathrow Jets	9	1	.900	270	77
3	Windsor Monarchs	6	4	.600	194	142
4	London Capitals	4	6	.400	172	204
5	City of London Stags	2	8	.200	115	247
6	Walthamstow Warriors	0	10	.000	26	231

BAFA Budweiser League Premier Division Southern Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Bournemouth Bobcats	8	2	.800	352	118
2	Brighton B-52s	8	2	.800	309	90
3	Kent Rams	6	4	.600	218	166
4	Crawley Raiders	4	6	.400	196	263
5	Portsmouth Warriors	4	6	.400	211	239
6	Southern Bengals	0	10	.000	57	467

BAFA Budweiser League Premier Division South West Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Cotswold Bears	9	1	.900	336	112
2	Plymouth Admirals	8	2	.800	300	131
3	Hereford Chargers	6	4	.600	199	167
4	Torbay Trojans	5	5	.500	223	174
5	Witney Wildcats	2	8	.200	90	321
6	Taunton Wyverns	0	10	.000	104	347

Playoffs

BAFA Budweiser League Premier Division Playoffs 1987


Match Day Quarter-Finals
August 18, 1987 (Quarter-Finals) 46 - 14 N/A Leeds Cougars vs Oxford Bulldogs
August 18, 1987 (Quarter-Finals) 7 - 28 N/A Edinburgh Eagles vs Heathrow Jets
August 18, 1987 (Quarter-Finals) 14 - 30 N/A Dunstable Cowboys vs Bournemouth Bobcats
August 18, 1987 (Quarter-Finals) 0 - 66 N/A Cotswold Bears vs Colchester Gladiators
Match Day Semi-Finals
September 1, 1987 (Semi-Finals) 22 - 44 N/A Colchester Gladiators vs Leeds Cougars
September 1, 1987 (Semi-Finals) 8 - 28 N/A Heathrow Jets vs Bournemouth Bobcats
Match Day Premier Bowl
September 15, 1987 (Premier Bowl) 6 - 43 N/A Leeds Cougars vs Bournemouth Bobcats

Recap

Bournemouth Bobcats and Leeds Cougars gained promotion to the Budweiser League National Division for 1988 after reaching the Premier Bowl, which was won 43-6 by the Bournemouth Bobcats in a surprisingly wide margin. Bournemouth had won the Southern Conference with an 8-2 record, qualifying on head-to-head for the Playoffs over Brighton B-52s (37-33 on points). From there they had defeated Central Conference champions Dunstable Cowboys 30-14, and then South East Conference runners-up Heathrow Jets 28-8 before triumphing in the Premier Bowl. Leeds Cougars had first knocked out Central Conference runners-up Oxford Bulldogs 46-14 before defeating South East Conference Champions Colchester Gladiators 44-22. The other two Playoff Qualifiers were Borders Conference Champions Edinburgh Eagles, eliminated 28-7 by Heathrow Jets in the Quarter-Finals after the Jets had made a 400km journey to Edinburgh from London; and South West Conference Champions Cotswold Bears who were no match for Colchester Gladiators who won 66-0 in their Quarter-Final [1-4].

After the season both Premier Bowl contestants were promoted to the National Division for 1988 [4], and Newcastle Senators, Cardiff Tigers, Swindon Steelers, Cambridge County Cats and Steel City Giants were relegated. After merging as CMK Bucks to compete in the National Division both Coventry and Milton Keynes again went their separate ways and were to compete in the Premier Division for 1988.

ABOUT THE BAFA BUDWEISER LEAGUE Premier DIVISION

The British American Football Association united 100+ teams under the BAFA umbrella for 1987 as the BAFL (British American Football League) ceased to exist with the top three divisions in a league simply called the Budweiser League for sponsorship reasons. The top division was called the National Division, the second level the Premier Division and the third level Division One. Below these three divisions was the UKAFA (United Kingdom American Football Association) as a fourth level and then regional leagues making up a fifth level (Thistle League in Scotland, NWWCAFL – North Wales and West Cheshire American Football League, BNGL – British National Gridiron League – in the North and Capital League in the South East).

REFERENCES

[1] Anon. / Mark Lees (Ed.)(1987) “Results – Standings – Fixtures: Bud Playoffs: National” First Down. August 8, 1987. pg. 16. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

[2] Anon. / Mark Lees (Ed.)(1987) “Results – Standings – Fixtures: Bud Playoffs: National” First Down. August 22, 1987. pg. 16. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

[3] Anon. / Mark Lees (Ed.)(1987) “Results – Standings – Fixtures: Bud Fixtures: National” First Down. August 29, 1987. pg. 17. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

[4] Nick Richards (2009) “V – Over to You Bud” TD UK. Touchdown UK. pg,. 79-80. Author House UK Ltd. Milton Keynes. England. UK.

[5] Keith Webster (1987) “Bud Announces New-Look Elite” First Down. October 24, 1987. pg. 22. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

GEO-GENEOLOGY OF IRISH SURNAMES

[6] Vivid Maps (2022) Geo-Geneology of Irish Surnames [Internet] Available from: https://vividmaps.com/irish-surnames/ [Accessed 31 January 2022]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Enda Fahy.

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 1 February 2022

January 31, 2022October 29, 2023

BAFA Budweiser League National Division 1987

Final Standings

Budweiser League National Division Northern Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Manchester Allstars	10	0	1.000	387	117
2	*Fylde Falcons	6	4	.600	342	205
3	Newcastle Senators (R)	3	7	.300	124	360
4	Glasgow Lions	3	7	.300	121	200
5	Manchester Spartans	2	8	.200	137	330

Budweiser League National Division Western Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	T	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Leicester Panthers	9	1	0	.900	318	149
2	*Birmingham Bulls	7	3	0	.700	224	132
3	Nottingham Hoods	7	3	0	.700	217	154
4	Cardiff Tigers (R)	2	8	0	.200	131	280
5	Swindon Steelers (R)	1	8	1	.150	138	263

Budweiser League National Division Eastern Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	T	Pct	PF	PA
1	*Luton Flyers	8	2	0	.800	293	136
2	*Chelmsford Cherokee	8	2	0	.800	202	115
3	CMK Coventry-Milton Keynes Bucks	5	5	0	.500	209	267
4	Northants Stormbringers	3	7	0	.300	177	212
5	Cambridge Cats (R)	0	9	1	.050	152	361

Budweiser League National Division Southern Conference 1987

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA
1	*London Ravens	10	0	1.000	412	86
2	*London Olympians	6	4	.600	266	121
3	Slough Silverbacks	5	5	.500	243	214
4	Thames Valley Chargers	4	6	.400	168	207
5	Steel City Giants (R)	0	10	.000	57	424

Legend / Key: *Qualified for Playoffs. (R) Relegated to Premier Division for 1988. Tiebreaker: (1) Head-to-Head.

Playoffs

BAFA Budweiser League National Division Playoffs 1987


Match Day Quarter-Finals
August 18, 1987 (Quarter-Finals) 26 - 25 N/A Manchester Allstars vs London Olympians
August 18, 1987 (Quarter-Finals) 41 - 0 N/A London Ravens vs Fylde Falcons
August 18, 1987 (Quarter-Finals) 41 - 0 N/A Leicester Panthers vs Chelmsford Cherokee
August 18, 1987 (Quarter-Finals) 37 - 17 N/A Luton Flyers vs Birmingham Bulls
Match Day Semi-Finals
September 1, 1987 (Semi-Finals) Loss - Win N/A Luton Flyers vs London Ravens
September 1, 1987 (Semi-Finals) Win - Loss N/A Manchester Allstars vs Leicester Panthers
Match Day Budweiser Bowl III
September 20, 1987 (Budweiser Bowl III) 40 - 23 N/A London Ravens vs Manchester Allstars

Recap

The 1987 season was the fourth season of organised American Football Leagues in Britain other than those for US Air Force and Army teams stationed on the island. The Budweiser League’s top Division – the National Division – was contested by 20 teams in four Conferences of five teams – Northern, Western, Eastern and Southern – and the London Ravens (Britain’s first American Football Club, formed in 1983) again emerged the top team, winning their third Bowl game in as many years, 43-20 versus Manchester Allstars [1-4].

Two Irish-named Quarterbacks starred for Birmingham Bulls (Trevor Carthy) and Fylde Falcons (Pat Brennan) while Mike Delaney starred for London Ravens at wide receiver. [References: 6]

After the season, the lowest-ranked team in each Conference was relegated, along with Cardiff Tigers and Bournemouth Bobcats and Leeds Cougars, the Premier Bowl contestants promoted to the National Division. With CMK Bucks (Coventry-Milton Keynes) splitting up again after their merger and also taking part in the Premier Division, and Slough Silverbacks disbanding it left a 15-team National Division for 1988, divided into three Conferences: North, Central and South. [5] Note: for Match Reports and scorers for the Playoffs please click on individual games in the list above.

About the BAFA Budweiser League National Division

The British American Football Association united 100+ teams under the BAFA umbrella for 1987 as the BAFL (British American Football League) ceased to exist with the top three divisions in a league simply called the Budweiser League for sponsorship reasons. The Top division was called the National Division, the second level, the Premier Division and the third level Division One. Below these three divisions was the UKAFA (United Kingdom American Football Association) as a fourth level and then regional leagues making up a fifth level (Thistle League in Scotland, NWWCAFL – North West and Welsh Counties American Football League, BNGL – British National Gridiron League – in the North and Capital League in the South East).

References

[1] Anon. / Mark Lees (Ed.)(1987) “Results – Standings – Fixtures: Bud Playoffs: National” First Down. August 8, 1987. pg. 16. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

[2] Anon. / Mark Lees (Ed.)(1987) “Results – Standings – Fixtures: Bud Playoffs: National” First Down. August 22, 1987. pg. 16. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

[3] Anon. / Mark Lees (Ed.)(1987) “Results – Standings – Fixtures: Bud Fixtures: National” First Down. August 29, 1987. pg. 17. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

[4] Nick Richards (2009) “V – Over to You Bud” TD UK. Touchdown UK. pg,. 79-80. Author House UK Ltd. Milton Keynes. England. UK.

[5] Keith Webster (1987) “Bud Announces New-Look Elite” First Down. October 24, 1987. pg. 22. Mediawatch Ltd. Charlbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

Geo-Geneology of Irish Surnames

[6] Vivid Maps (2022) Geo-Geneology of Irish Surnames [Internet] Available from: https://vividmaps.com/irish-surnames/ [Accessed 31 January 2022]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Enda Fahy.

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 1 February 2022

January 24, 2022October 29, 2023

Women’s National Football Conference 2022

Standings

WNFC Women's National Football Conference Atlantic 2022

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA	Net Pts	Streak
1	Texas Elite Spartans	6	0	1.000	215	45	170	W6
2	Atlanta Phoenix	6	0	1.000	149	6	143	W6
3	Washington Prodigy	4	2	0.667	129	49	80	W2
4	Kansas City Glory	4	2	0.667	125	68	57	L1
5	Alabama Fire	3	3	0.500	176	82	94	W1
6	Mississippi Panthers	3	3	0.500	114	114	0	W2
7	Florida Avengers	1	5	0.167	33	194	-161	L3
8	Philadelphia Phantomz	0	6	0.000	16	188	-172	L6
9	Houston Heat	0	6	0.000	38	249	-211	L6

WNFC Women's National Football Conference Pacific 2022

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA	Net Pts	Streak
1	San Diego Rebellion	6	0	1.000	206	21	185	W6
2	Denver Bandits	6	0	1.000	119	27	92	W6
3	Las Vegas Silver Stars	4	2	0.667	108	80	28	W1
4	Utah Falconz	3	3	0.500	126	51	75	W1
5	Oregon Ravens	2	4	0.333	54	109	-55	L1
6	Los Angeles Legends	2	4	0.333	61	119	-58	L2
7	Seattle Majestic	1	5	0.167	59	146	-87	L2
8	Phoenix Prowlers	0	6	0.000	13	193	-180	L6

Playoff Schedule

WNFC Women's National Football Conference Playoffs 2022


Match Day Atlantic Conference Playoffs
June 9, 2022 (Atlantic Conference Playoffs) 34 - 14 N/A Texas Elite Spartans vs Kansas City Glory
June 9, 2022 (Atlantic Conference Playoffs) 7 (OT) - 0 N/A Atlanta Phoenix vs Alabama Fire
Match Day Pacific Conference Playoffs
June 9, 2022 (Pacific Conference Playoffs) 15 - 24 N/A San Diego Rebellion vs Utah Falconz
June 9, 2022 (Pacific Conference Playoffs) 19 - 14 N/A Denver Bandits vs Las Vegas Silver Stars
Match Day Atlantic Conference Final
June 11, 2022 (Atlantic Conference Final) 34 - 14 N/A Texas Elite Spartans vs Atlanta Phoenix
Match Day Pacific Conference Final
June 11, 2022 (Pacific Conference Final) 20 (OT) - 14 N/A Utah Falconz vs Denver Bandits
Match Day IX Cup Championship Game 2022
June 26, 2022 (IX Cup Championship Game 2022) 48 - 12 N/A Texas Elite Spartans vs Utah Falconz

Schedule

WNFC Women's National Football Conference 2022


Match Day Week 1
April 2, 2022 (Week 1) 0 - 7 N/A Alabama Fire vs Atlanta Phoenix
April 2, 2022 (Week 1) 0 - 27 N/A Florida Avengers vs Washington Prodigy
April 2, 2022 (Week 1) 6 - 26 N/A Houston Heat vs Mississippi Panthers
April 2, 2022 (Week 1) 0 - 35 N/A Kansas City Glory vs Texas Elite Spartans
April 2, 2022 (Week 1) 6 - 7 N/A Utah Falconz vs Denver Bandits
April 2, 2022 (Week 1) 0 - 35 N/A Phoenix Prowlers vs San Diego Rebellion
April 2, 2022 (Week 1) 19 - 21 N/A Los Angeles Legends vs Las Vegas Silver Stars
April 2, 2022 (Week 1) 6 - 9 N/A Seattle Majestic vs Oregon Ravens
Match Day Week 2
April 9, 2022 (Week 2) 24 - 6 N/A Alabama Fire vs Florida Avengers
April 9, 2022 (Week 2) 41 - 0 N/A Washington Prodigy vs Philly Phantomz
April 9, 2022 (Week 2) 12 - 14 N/A Mississippi Panthers vs Kansas City Glory
April 9, 2022 (Week 2) 47 - 0 N/A Texas Elite vs Houston Heat
April 9, 2022 (Week 2) 10 - 6 N/A Denver Bandits vs Las Vegas Silver Stars
April 9, 2022 (Week 2) 0 - 12 N/A Phoenix Prowlers vs Los Angeles Legends
April 9, 2022 (Week 2) 0 - 41 N/A Seattle Majestic vs San Diego Rebellion
April 9, 2022 (Week 2) 30 - 0 N/A Utah Falconz vs Oregon Ravens
Match Day Week 3
April 16, 2022 (Week 3) 12 - 62 N/A Houston Heat vs Alabama Fire
April 16, 2022 (Week 3) 0 - 7 N/A Washington Prodigy vs Atlanta Phoenix
April 16, 2022 (Week 3) 8 - 20 N/A Philly Phantomz vs Florida Avengers
April 16, 2022 (Week 3) 27 - 0 N/A San Diego Rebellion vs Los Angeles Legends
April 16, 2022 (Week 3) 22 - 0 N/A Las Vegas Silver Stars vs Seattle Majestic
Match Day Week 4
April 23, 2022 (Week 4) 29 - 0 N/A Atlanta Phoenix vs Alabama Fire
April 23, 2022 (Week 4) 26 - 0 N/A Kansas City Glory vs Philly Phantomz
April 23, 2022 (Week 4) 14 - 49 N/A Mississippi Panthers vs Texas Elite Spartans
April 23, 2022 (Week 4) 21 - 18 N/A Las Vegas Silver Stars vs Utah Falconz
April 23, 2022 (Week 4) 32 - 7 N/A Seattle Majestic vs Phoenix Prowlers
April 23, 2022 (Week 4) 0 - 7 N/A Oregon Ravens vs Denver Bandits
Match Day Week 5
April 30, 2022 (Week 5) 0 - 26 N/A Florida Avengers vs Atlanta Phoenix
April 30, 2022 (Week 5) 0 - 32 N/A Houston Heat vs Kansas City Glory
April 30, 2022 (Week 5) 42 - 8 N/A Texas Elite Spartans vs Washington Prodigy
April 30, 2022 (Week 5) 16 - 14 N/A Los Angeles Legends vs Oregon Ravens
April 30, 2022 (Week 5) 47 - 0 N/A San Diego Rebellion vs Phoenix Prowlers
Match Day Week 6
May 7, 2022 (Week 6) 0 - 14 N/A Philly Phantomz vs Washington Prodigy
May 7, 2022 (Week 6) 17 - 6 N/A Atlanta Phoenix vs Mississippi Panthers
May 7, 2022 (Week 6) 50 - 0 N/A Kansas City Glory vs Houston Heat
May 7, 2022 (Week 6) 27 - 21 N/A San Diego Rebellion vs Las Vegas Silver Stars
May 7, 2022 (Week 6) 28 - 14 N/A Utah Falconz vs Los Angeles Legends
May 7, 2022 (Week 6) 0 - 50 N/A Phoenix Prowlers vs Denver Bandits
May 7, 2022 (Week 6) 31 - 13 N/A Oregon Ravens vs Seattle Majestic
Match Day Week 7
May 14, 2022 (Week 7) 39 - 0 N/A Washington Prodigy vs Florida Avengers
May 14, 2022 (Week 7) 8 - 24 N/A Philly Phantomz vs Mississippi Panthers
May 14, 2022 (Week 7) 20 - 21 N/A Alabama Fire vs Texas Elite Spartans
May 14, 2022 (Week 7) 9 - 7 N/A Denver Bandits vs Utah Falconz
Match Day Week 8
May 21, 2022 (Week 8) 7 - 70 N/A Florida Avengers vs Alabama Fire
May 21, 2022 (Week 8) 63 - 0 N/A Atlanta Phoenix vs Philly Phantomz
May 21, 2022 (Week 8) 32 - 20 N/A Mississippi Panthers vs Houston Heat
May 21, 2022 (Week 8) 21 - 3 N/A Texas Elite Spartans vs Kansas City Glory
May 21, 2022 (Week 8) 36 - 8 N/A Denver Bandits vs Seattle Majestic
May 21, 2022 (Week 8) 17 - 6 N/A Las Vegas Silver Stars vs Phoenix Prowlers
May 21, 2022 (Week 8) 0 - 29 N/A Los Angeles Legends vs San Diego Rebellion
May 21, 2022 (Week 8) 0 - 37 N/A Oregon Ravens vs Utah Falconz

Weekly Recaps

Week 1 Recap

On the opening weekend of the 2022 WNFC season there were victories for Atlanta Phoenix (7-0 at Alabama Fire), Mississippi Panthers (26-6 at Houston Heat), Washington Prodigy (27-0 at Florida Avengers) and Texas Elite Spartans (35-0 at Kansas City Glory) in the Eastern Conference, and in the Western Conference there were wins for San Diego Rebellion (35-0 at Phoenix Prowlers), Las Vegas Silver Stars (21-19 at Los Angeles Legends), Denver Bandits (7-6 at Utah Falconz), Oregon Ravens (9-6 at Seattle Majestics). [References: 1,10]

Week 2 Recap

Texas Elite Spartans and Washington Prodigy led the way in the Eastern Conference after week 2, with both teams on 2-0 after wins against Houston Heat (47-0) and Philly Phantomz (41-0) respectively. Just behind on 1-0 were Atlanta Phoenix who sat out week 2. Improving to 1-1 were Alabama Fire (24-6 winners versus Florida Avengers) and Kansas City Glory (14-12 winners at Mississippi Panthers.

In the Western Conference San Diego Rebellion (41-0 winners at Seattle Majestic) and Denver Bandits (10-6 winners at home to Las Vegas Silver Stars were leading on 2-0, with Utah Falconz (30-0 winners versus Oregon Ravens) and Los Angeles Legends (12-0 winners at Phoenix Prowlers) improving to 1-1. [References: 1,10]

Week 3 Recap

Atlanta Phoenix joined Texas Elite Spartans on 2-0 at the top of the Eastern Conference with another low-scoring 7-0 victory, this time at Washington Prodigy, who let in their first points of the season to drop to 2-1. Alabama Fire joined the Prodigy on 2-1 with a huge 62-12 defeat of Houston Heat who fell to 0-3 and the worst record in the Eastern Conference. In a match-up between two winless teams, Florida Avengers defeated Philly Phantomz 20-8 to get their season started on 1-2, as the Phantomz fell to 0-2.

In the Western Conference San Diego Rebellion improved to 3-0 with a 27-0 defeat of Los Angeles Legends, who dropped to 1-2, one game ahead of the 0-3 Seattle Majestics who lost 0-22 at Las Vegas Silver Stars. [References: 1,10]

Week 4 Recap

Texas Elite Spartans and Atlanta Phoenix both moved to 3-0 at the top of the Eastern Conference after wins over Mississippi Panthers (49-14) and Alabama Fire (29-0) respectively. The Fire drop to 2-2 and Panthers to 1-2, while Philly Phantomz fell to 0-3 after losing 0-26 at Kansas City Glory who improved to 2-1.

In the Western Conference Denver Bandits joined San Diego Rebellion on 3-0 after a 7-0 victory at Oregon Ravens, and Las Vegas SilverStars improved to 3-1 with a 21-18 victory at home to Utah Falconz who fell to 1-2. The top three have now built up a two game lead over their rivals. Seattle Majestics came off best in the battle of winless teams as they defeated Phoenix Prowlers 32-7 in Washington State. [References: 1,10]

Week 6 Recap

In the Eastern Conference Washington Prodigy moved up to 3-2 with a 14-0 defeat of Philly Phantomz who were still without a win; Atlanta Phoenix won their fifth straight, going 5-0, with a 17-6 defeat of Mississippi Panthers, who drop to 1-3; Kansas City Glory improved to 4-1 with a 50-0 win over Houston Heat.

Western Conference leaders San Diego Rebellion (5-0) and Denver Bandits (4-0) both won, the Rebellion 27-21 at home to Las Vegas Silver Stars who drop to 3-2, and Denver Bandits 50-0 versus Phoenix Prowlers who have now lost all five games in 2022. Utah Falconz leapfrogged Los Angeles Legends with a 27-21 victory to go 2-2, ahead of LA on 2-3. [References: 1,10]

Week 8 Recap (21 May 2022)

Texas Elite Spartans and Atlanta Phoenix topped the Atlantic Conference after both going unbeaten during the regular season. Texas finished off with a 21-3 defeat of fourth placed Kansas City Glory who finished 4-2. Atlanta Phoenix won 63-0 versus the winless Philly Phantomz. In other Atlantic Conference match-ups Alabama Fire won 70-7 at Florida Avengers (1-5) to finish 3-3 while Mississippi Panthers also finished 3-3 with a 32-20 victory at home to Houston Heat (0-6). Washington Prodigy also finished the season on 4-2 the previous weekend.

In the Pacific Conference San Diego Rebellion (who won 29-0 at the 2-4 Los Angeles Legends) and Denver Bandits (36-8 victors at home over the 1-5 Seattle Majestics) both finished 6-0, while Las Vegas Silver Stars (4-2) finished third with a 17-6 victory at home to the winless Phoenix Prowlers. In the other match-up fourth place was decided after Utah Falconz won 37-0 at Oregon Ravens (2-4) to finish 3-3. [References: 1,10]

Playoffs Recap (9-11 June 2022)

With the Atlantic and Pacific Conference Semi-Finals and Finals held over a single weekend in Jacksonville, Florida and San Diego, California respectively, the Playoffs were a showcase for the best female talent in Football. [References: 1]

Texas Elite Spartans won through from the Atlantic Conference after identical 34-14 victories over first Kansas City Glory and then Atlanta Phoenix who had needed overtime to defeat Alabama Fire 7-0 in their Conference Semi-Final. [References: 1]

The Pacific Conference representatives in the IX Cup were Utah Falconz who had two close victories over San Diego Rebellion (24-15) and Denver Bandits (20-14 in overtime). Denver had been victorious over Las Vegas Silver Stars 19-14 in their Conference Semi-Final. [References: 1]

IX Cup Championship Game 2022 (26 June 2022)

Having defeated two unbeaten teams on their way to the IX Cup Championship Game, Utah Falconz were unable to spring another surprise as Texas Elite Spartans triumphed 48-12 to win their fourth straight Women’s National title and third straight WNFC Championship in a row. The Elite Spartans remained the only team to win the WNFC IX Cup since the founding of the Major Women’s Football League, the WNFC. [References: 4-6]

Map of USA Showing WNFC 2022 Team Logos and Locations

Map of WNFC Teams 2022 — **High detailed United States of America physical map with labeling Contributor: Bardocz Peter with additional WNFC Logos by Enda Mulcahy for Eirball.ie** References: [60]

[60] High detailed United States of America physical map with labeling. Item ID: 392033755 Contributor: Bardocz Peter [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/high-detailed-united-states-america-physical-392033755 [Accessed 11 January 2022][Combined with WNFC Logos by Enda Mulcahy for Eirball.ie][24 January 2021][For WNFC Logos please see References 3-20]

About the National Women’s Football Conference

The National Women’s Football Conference is a National Women’s Tackle American Football League that brought Women’s Tackle Football to the World Stage for the first time. It is in its 3rd season in 2022 having launched its inaugural season in 2019, and has been featured in CBS, Iheartradio, NFL Network, NBC, ABC, FOX4, Yahoo Sports and Sports Illustrated [22].

Women’s Football Stock Image

USA Women's Football Team at World Cup — **STOCKHOLM – JULY 3: Team USA wins gold in first ever IFAF woman’s tackle football world championship July 3, 2010 in Stockholm, Sweden, Team USA dominates by winning all their games.** Reference: [21]

[21] Image Contributor Greg Perkins (2010) STOCKHOLM – JULY 3: Team USA wins gold in first ever IFAF woman’s tackle football world championship July 3, 2010 in Stockholm, Sweden, Team USA dominates by winning all their games. Item ID: 56511814 [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/stockholm-july-3-team-usa-wins-56511814 [Accessed 24 January 2022]

References

Schedule References

[1] WNFC Football (2022) Schedule 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.wnfcfootball.com/tickets [Accessed 17 July 2022]

[2] WNFC Football (2022) Home [Internet] Available from: https://www.wnfcfootball.com/ [Accessed 11 June 2022]

[3] Denver Bandits Facebook (2022) Post, June 10 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/DenvBandits/posts/pfbid024ghRFgcX99p2Exz62qxdxrmYfTcbc8JCxHcvqrdwpU6i8Qdrqut3HdQgzpmT5zB6l [Accessed 4 July 2022]

[4] Texas Elite Spartans (2022) Texas Elite Spartans win 3rd Straight WNFC Atlantic Conference Title [Internet] Available from: https://www.texaselitewomensfootball.com/post/texas-elite-spartans-win-3rd-straight-wnfc-atlantic-conference-title [Accessed 4 July 2022]

[5] WNFC Football (2022) 2022 IX Cup Title Game is set [Internet] Available from: https://www.wnfcfootball.com/news/the-2022-ix-cup-title-game-is-set [Accessed 4 July 2022]

[6] Texas Elite Spartans (2022) Home: 4x National Champions / 3x WNFC Champions [Internet] Available from: https://www.texaselitewomensfootball.com/ [Accessed 4 July 2022]

[7] Women’s National Football Conference (2022) Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://www.wnfcfootball.com/schedules [Accessed 24 January 2022]

[8] Women’s National Football Conference (2022) 2022 Scores [Internet] Available from: https://www.wnfcfootball.com/2022-scores [Accessed 12 April 2022]

[9] Women’s National Football Conference (2022) Week 2 Plays of the Game! [Internet] Available from: https://www.wnfcfootball.com/single-post/week-2-plays-of-the-game [Accessed 18 April 2022]

[10] Women’s National Football Conference (2022) 2022 Schedule and Tickets [Internet] Available from: https://www.wnfcfootball.com/tickets [Accessed 26 May 2022]

Team Logo References

[3] Alabama Fire Facebook (2018) Profile Picture, October 21, 2018 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/alabamafire/photos/a.1609678612645442/2293692044244092/ [Accessed 24 January 2022][Actual Image Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/44509495_2293692047577425_4284616892968075264_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=cQmCwodyQdEAX-kFyPU&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT_8vGrz57fSeRJqyW55hpcP_F5vJhTx_F_ZxYMRseWcOQ&oe=621566F2 [Accessed 24 January 2022]

[4] Atlanta Phoenix Facebook (2018) Profile Picture, April 14, 2018 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/AtlantaPhoenixFootball/photos/a.224221407625012/1626942494019556 [Accessed 24 January 2022][Actual Image Reference at:https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.18169-9/30697661_1626942494019556_7969326540513182352_n.png?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=174925&_nc_ohc=Jp1t1-bXQHsAX-ugEOD&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT-wdnImKivvSS61iNOGXls9xHH_l5geYJawYx1a6fcQEQ&oe=6212DE84 [Accessed 24 January 2022]

[5] Denver Bandits Facebook (2018) Profile Picture, June 17, 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/DenvBandits/photos/a.694497494246762/857745641255279/ [Accessed 24 January 2022][Actual Image Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/64665741_857745644588612_690902092935593984_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=ns4HkFNPsy0AX-ns5Es&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT-GMZ2la3wrvayys0Y6tNMYdVdGxTNIbCRU6n3PBjmDQg&oe=621522E9 [Accessed 24 January 2022]

[6] Florida Avengers Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, November 3, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/Florida.Avengers/photos/a.444326052990129/1073632963392765/ [Accessed 24 January 2022][Actual Image Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/252851785_1073632960059432_8783092411184468427_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=22cjTbIcL8YAX-brk_1&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT-rn_JeOLGueQ62PUdnTF37ba5VVPGpPgbxEmC-3uMCVw&oe=61F2B6FB [Accessed 24 January 2022]

[7] Houston Heat Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, March 1, 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/WNFCHoustonHeat/photos/a.101981541417155/101981974750445 [Accessed 24 January 2022][Actual Image Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/89009194_101981978083778_547615919447212032_n.png?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=7jLQROMpYssAX_bSUg4&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT9K1VJ-Xlyh6TCNYVdvFD2_bYSZbM1rUPuGc3l63SXF4w&oe=6215516C [Accessed 24 January 2022]

[8] Kansas City Glory (2022) Homepage-Hero-logo [Internet] Available from: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ddec83f9ab6b86728e295af/1582579183598-UA8B2Z059AAMXEOWDA1M/Homepage-Hero-logo.png?format=2500w [Accessed 24 January 2022]

[9] La Muerte De Las Cruces Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, June 1, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LaMuerteFootball/photos/a.390852434591826/1561945220815869/ [Accessed 24 January 2022][Actual Image Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/194878743_1561945224149202_7641845063387106805_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=9OWPUuc5UKgAX-khyHF&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT8243sezauFUbOeyBri1zbN3OClBjSOkBFMwt0ISI2H_w&oe=6212CBC5 [Accessed 24 January 2022]

[10] Las Vegas Silver Stars Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, June 1, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/LVSilverStarsFootball/photos/a.1929343060616749/2899989276885451 [Accessed 24 January 2022][Actual Image Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/248577713_2899989270218785_131257031838698926_n.png?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=qxHLlhCyIwIAX_fD1II&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT9NBXIrQZ-lANT0-nEvhcY5jXQ-9EndWV_81CjSC20_7w&oe=61F41286 [Accessed 24 January 2022]

[11] Los Angeles Legends Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, September 25, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/242987749_276821104124228_3927993075810519203_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=e3f864&_nc_ohc=L_Q65aQZL68AX-2JjeL&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT_Ji9PHJ8rUYPF-IA2m2rtyIQkAQ0wUAGrGzNUmJs3CHQ&oe=61F38E9F [Accessed 24 January 2022][Actual Image Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/242987749_276821104124228_3927993075810519203_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=e3f864&_nc_ohc=L_Q65aQZL68AX-2JjeL&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT_Ji9PHJ8rUYPF-IA2m2rtyIQkAQ0wUAGrGzNUmJs3CHQ&oe=61F38E9F [Accessed 24 January 2022]

[12] Mississippi Panthers Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, February 2, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/MSLadyPanthers/photos/a.575906792827673/1153536968397983/ [Accessed 24 January 2022][Actual Image Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/145288747_1153536971731316_2848686869016924911_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=V-3yYTBAJQwAX8YPnCx&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT-CSuYrerBEmufa0tp-50nofw-w188z_ggKmmD6tQ-DIQ&oe=6213BC91 [Accessed 24 January 2022]

[13] Oregon Ravens (2022) qt=q_95 [Internet] Available from: https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/326e9407-7443-4da5-a670-39b13b7164b9/logo/fa9954f8-725e-4ec5-a68f-5fe6c965ee58.png/:/rs=w:464,h:308,cg:true,m/cr=w:464,h:308/qt=q:95 [Accessed 24 January 2022]

[14] Philadelphia Phantomz Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, June 17, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/PhantomzFootball/photos/a.102794326739605/1453719594980398/ [Accessed 24 January 2022][Actual Image Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/201968735_1453719601647064_3836045334241024886_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=trlH0vaotY8AX_c1G3B&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT_uuaruRfjS8o6Mxq2UiHRMCvhNtwFD6a56VIe2p0F2fw&oe=62138196 [Accessed 24 January 2022]

[15] Phoenix Prowlers Facebook (2020) Profile Picture, July 1, 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixProwlers/photos/a.269533323675889/616087212353830/ [Accessed 24 January 2022][Actual Image Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/82912655_616087215687163_1901893860461600867_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=S3I48O9maFIAX_Q7Sj6&tn=7uF7rGUPgPXI7zGG&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT9AnmXZcLMwCkNfXkvg1Nk8vQ24U4EPqKGcKwr8BPxX1A&oe=62126E0E [Accessed 24 January 2022]

[16] San Diego Rebellion (2022) Rebellion_noSDR_colorbkgrd-2048×1306 [Internet] Available from: https://sandiegorebellion.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Rebellion_noSDR_colorbkgrd-2048×1306.png [Accessed 24 January 2021]

[17] Seattle Majestics Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, March 16, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=124573763007179&set=a.124573753007180 [Accessed 24 January 2022][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/161980636_124573766340512_6997491678419297740_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=W5lerB3p6vMAX8pgKcG&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT-or5wfT9cNPTH8EOgDCOTKXWvnT3g9L5IoKxqbY7jtSg&oe=6213E17F [Accessed 24 January 2022]

[18] Texas Elite Spartans Facebook (2018) Profile Picture, June 13, 2018 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/TexasEliteWomensFootball/photos/a.858993514267272/952798374886785 [Accessed 24 January 2022][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/35199038_952798378220118_8483117007296790528_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=174925&_nc_ohc=UFujdTN1TcAAX-J7EiE&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT8BIjouip6Bt8otGYJaWC3kX3A5lmOfCyDhf9GDJaz5Gw&oe=62145C1A [Accessed 24 January 2022]

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[20] Washington Prodigy (2022) 10SeasonsLogoShieldWhiteBG [Internet] Available from: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58fa4a95bebafb32e27e2b9f/63bf0db8-db1b-457f-9d60-8b2162fb7077/10SeasonsLogoShieldWhiteBG.png?format=1500w [Accessed 24 January 2022]

‘About’ References

[22] Women’s National Football Conference (2022) About [Internet] Available from: https://www.wnfcfootball.com/about [Accessed 24 January 2022]

Map References

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Brianna Wallace & Heather Foust (Dublin Bay Raptors)

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish, North American & World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 17 July 2022

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved. The Logos and Photos used in this article remain the property of the organisations and individuals which own the copyright and are used here for educational and information purposes only.

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EFAF European Federation of American Football Eurobowl 1998

Schedule

EFAF European Federation of American Football Eurobowl 1998


Match Day Quarter-Finals
May 1, 1998 (Quarter-Finals) 44 - 41 N/A Braunschweig Lions (Ger) vs Graz Giants (Aut)
May 1, 1998 (Quarter-Finals) 0 - 34 N/A Stockholm Mean Machine (Swe) vs Helsinki Roosters (Fin)
May 1, 1998 (Quarter-Finals) 36 - 44 N/A Bologna Phoenix (Ita) vs La Corneuve Flash (Fra)
Match Day Semi-Finals
June 1, 1998 (Semi-Finals) 24 - 14 N/A Hamburg Blue Devils (Ger) vs Braunschweig Lions (Ger)
June 1, 1998 (Semi-Finals) 47 - 30 N/A La Corneuve Flash (Fra) vs Helsinki Roosters (Fin)
Match Day Eurobowl XII 1998
July 5, 1998 (Eurobowl XII 1998) 38 - 19 N/A Hamburg Blue Devils (Ger) vs La Corneuve Flash (Fra)

Recap

Hamburg Blue Devils won their third Eurobowl title in a row in 1998, after gaining a bye into the Semi-Finals and defeating first fellow German team Braunschweig Lions 24-14, and then in Eurobowl XII La Corneuve Flash from Paris, France 38-19 in Eurobowl XII, held the day after American Independence Day. The other Semi-Final saw La Corneuve Flash defeat Finland’s Helsinki Roosters 47-30. In all seven National Champions entered Europe’s most prestigious tournament for teams with mainly European National players. Austria’s Levi’s Graz Giants, Stockholm Mean Machine from Sweden and Italy’s Bologna Phoenix had been eliminated in the Quarter-Finals [2].

ABOUT THE EUROBOWL

The Eurobowl is the most prestigious American Football Tournament in Europe for the Champions of Europe’s National Leagues. First played in 1986 it is Europe’s version of the Super Bowl. Ireland’s Champions were not represented in 1998 after having withdrawn from the European Federation of American Football in 1992.

IMAGES

[1] 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]

References

[2] SAJL (2002) Amerikkalaisen Jalkapollon Vuosikirija 2002 [Internet] Available from: https://sajl-fi-bin.directo.fi/@Bin/bed8392ef17f2e1c6a34e267defc200a/1586084220/application/pdf/2289128/sajl%20vuosikirja%202002.pdf [Accessed 5 April 2020]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Ralph Schmeer (IAFOA)

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 23 January 2022

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AFI American Football Ireland and Predecessors Teams Timeline 1942-2022

ETO (1942-1944), AAF (1983), AFAI (1984-1999), IAFA (2001-2018), and AFI (2019-2022) Teams Timeline.

AFI American Football Ireland Timeline 1942-2022

Pos	Team	Year	League
1	Hale Blue Devils	1942	ETO
1	Tech Fighting Irish	1942	ETO
1	Yarvard Crimson Tide	1942	ETO
4	Army Wolverines	1944	ETO
4	Navy Galloping Gaels	1944	ETO
6	Redskins	1983	AAF
6	Yankees	1983	AAF
8	Dublin Celts	1984-1993	AFAI
9	Coleraine Chieftains	1985-1990	AFAI
10	Belfast Blitzers	1985-1988	AFAI
11	Craigavon Cowboys	1986-1995; 2003-2022	AFAI, IAFA, AFI
12	Ballymena Wolfhounds	1986-1998	AFAI
13	Belfast Labatts Spartans	1986-1996	AFAI
14	Carrickfergus / East Antrim Cougars	1986-1989	AFAI
15	Aldergrove Hawks	1987	AFAI
16	Dublin Tornadoes	1987-1996	AFAI
17	Bangor Buccaneers	1987	AFAI
17	East Side Jets	1987	AFAI
19	Belfast NI Tennents Giants	1987-1990	AFAI
20	Jordanstown Jaguars	1987	AFAI
21	Antrim Bulldogs	1988-1993	AFAI
21	Lee Valley Steelers	1988-1993	AFAI
23	Limerick Patriots	1989-1993	AFAI
24	Bray Seahawks	1989	AFAI
25	Dublin Pirates	1990	AFAI
26	Prospect Pumas	1991-1993	AFAI
27	Brownlow Bandits	1991	AFAI
27	Newtownabbey Warriors	1991	AFAI
29	Drogheda Vikings	1992	AFAI
30	Ardee Falcons	1993	AFAI
31	Carrickfergus / Belfast Knights	1994-2022	AFAI, IAFA, AFI
32	Lurgan Area Raiders	1994-1995	AFAI
33	Dublin Lightning	1995-1998	AFAI
34	Portadown Panthers	1996-1997	AFAI
35	Dublin Bulls	1997	AFAI
36	Dublin Tigers	1998-1999	AFAI
37	Greystones Rebels	1998	AFAI
38	Queen's University Belfast Broncos	1998-1999	AFAI
39	Belfast Lasers	1999	AFAI
40	Dublin Rebels	2000-2022	IAFA, AFI
41	Dublin Dragons	2000-2015	IAFA
42	U Limerick Vikings	2001-2022	IAFA, AFI
43	Belfast Bulls	2002-2008	IAFA
44	Cork Admirals	2002-2022	IAFA, AFAI
45	Dublin City University Saints	2006-2010	IAFA
46	North Dublin Marshals	2006	IAFA
47	Belfast Trojans	2007-2022	IAFA, AFI
48	Edenderry Soldiers	2007-2008	IAFA
48	Tallaght Outlaws	2007-2008	IAFA
50	Trinity Thunderbolts	2008-2022	IAFA. AFI
50	West Dublin Rhinos	2008-2022	IAFA, AFI
52	Erris (Mayo) Rams	2009-2010	IAFA
53	Midlands Soldiers	2009	IAFA
54	UCD Sentinels	2009-2022	IAFA, AFI
55	Institute of Technology Carlow Chargers	2010	IAFA
56	Tullamore Phoenix	2010-2013	IAFA
57	Drogheda Lightning	2011-2014	IAFA
58	Meath Bulldogs	2011-2022	IAFA, AFI
59	Waterford Wolves	2012-2019	IAFA
60	Westmeath Minotaurs	2012-2022	IAFA, AFI
61	North Kildare Reapers	2012-2017	IAFA
62	Tyrone Titans	2014-2017	IAFA
63	Louth Mavericks	2014-2022	IAFA, AFI
64	South Kildare Soldiers	2014-2017	IAFA
65	Galway Warriors	2014-2020	IAFA
66	Donegal / Derry Vipers	2015-2022	IAFA, AFI
67	NI Razorbacks	2016-2022	IAFA, AFI
67	North Dublin Pirates	2016-2022	IAFA, AFI
67	South Dublin Panthers	2016-2022	IAFA, AFI
67	Wexford Eagles	2016-2022	IAFA, AFI
71	Antrim Jets	2017-2022	IAFA, AFI
72	Cill Dara Crusaders	2018-2022	AFI
73	Causeway Giants	2019-2022	AFI

European Theater of Operations (1942-1944), All-American Festival (1983)

The first teams based in Ireland were the European Theater of Operations Football Championship teams of US Army and Navy personnel stationed in Northern Ireland during World War II. The Hale Blue Devils, Yarvard Crimson Tide, Tech Fighting Irish, Army Wolverines and Navy Galloping Gaels played a handful of matches in Larne, Ravenhill and Newry. In 1983 with Britain’s Channel 4 TV station showing the game on our screens for the first time, the Redskins and Yankees – two teams of specially trained Rugby Union players played at the All-American Festival in Banbridge, Co. Down.

American Football Association of Ireland (1987-1999)

With the founding of the Dublin Celts in the Phoenix Park in 1984 the foundations of Irish American Football proper were laid. Following quickly were Coleraine Chieftains, also 1984 but not kitted until 1986, Craigavon Cowboys, Belfast Blitzers, Ballymena Wolfhounds, Carrickfergus Cougars in 1985 and 1986. The Wolfhounds withdrew from the AFAI in 1986 and concentrated solely on Youth Football, becoming fully kitted in 1991. The other five mentioned teams played in the first season of the American Football Association of Ireland in 1986. In 1987 Belfast Spartans, Jordanstown Jaguars, Bangor Buccaneers, Dublin Tornadoes, Belfast Giants, East Side Jets (Castlereagh) joined the league as did Aldergrove Hawks, who only played preseason. The 11 teams was soon whittled down to 8 as Jordanstown and East Side folded during the season and Bangor Buccaneers folded after the season. In 1988, however, the Antrim A26 Bulldogs were born. The Lee Valley Steelers in Cork were also formed that year. Belfast Blitzers dropped out of the league after 1988 and in 1989 Belfast Giants did likewise. 1989, however, saw the birth of the Bray Seahawks and Limerick Patriots. Bray played the one season of friendlies and Limerick never joined the league proper, playing in an 8v8 Mini-League.

1990 saw the birth and death of the Dublin Pirates. In 1991 Coleraine Chieftains and Carrickfergus Cougars merged as the Newtownabbey Warriors. This was to be the pattern for the next decade – one or two teams would fold each year and one replaced them. In 1991 the Junior Kitted League started in Northern Ireland with the Wolfhounds, Brownlow Bandits (a feeder team for the Cowboys), the Belfast Junior Spartans and the Prospect Pumas. Pumas were to become the Carrickfergus Knights senior team in 1994. Before that was to happen, however, the Drogheda Vikings entered the league in 1992, lasting one season, before a splinter group formed the Ardee Falcons in 1993, playing 8v8 Football for one season. That year was the last year of the Celts, Patriots, Falcons and Steelers as the league numbers dwindled. The Cowboys also folded temporarily, replaced by the nearby Lurgan Area Raiders in 1994. In 1995 the Dublin Lightning were formed by former Celts players. 1996 was the last year of the Tornadoes and Spartans. All of the original teams had now disappeared. Portadown Panthers replaced the Raiders in 1996 and were again replaced by the returning Craigavon Cowboys in 1998. The Tornadoes were replacerd by the Dublin Tigers in 1998 who had merged with the Gateway Bulls who were formed in Dublin in 1997. Greystones Rebels also formed around this time but stayed out of the league most season, as did the Dublin Lightning due to disatisfaction with the running of the league. 1998 saw Queen’s University Belfast Broncos play the first of two seasons, and a new team in Belfast, the Lasers played 7v7 Football in 1999.

Irish American Football Association (2001-2019)

By 2000, however, all but three teams had folded: Carrickfergus Cougars, Greystones Rebels and Dublin Lightning, with only one still affiliated to AFAI. Following protracted disputes, eventually leading to a court case, the AFAI was replaced by the IAFA in 2001 and the league started afresh with the Tigers and Rebels merged to become the Dublin Rebels, the Carrickfergus Knights and two entirely new teams: Dublin Dragons, formed from a Flag Football team, and the University of Limerick Vikings. The League expanded rapidly adding the Cork Admirals, Belfast Bulls and a resurrected Craigavon Cowboys by 2003 and the North Dublin Marshals and Dublin City University Saints by 2006. In 2007 the Marshals were replaced by the Tallaght Outlaws who lasted until 2008, the Edenderry Soldiers and the Belfast Trojans, a split from the Belfast Bulls. The Bulls folded after the 2008 season, and that year the introduction of the DV8 Development League saw a boom in team numbers: Both seconds teams, West Dublin Rhinos and Trinity College Dublin Thunderbolts were added that year. In 2009 the Erris (Mayo) Rams (until 2010), Midlands Soldiers (a merger of Edenderry Soldiers and new team Mullingar Archers, which lasted one season) and University College Dublin Sentinels joined the league. In 2010 the Soldiers were replaced in the midlands by Tullamore Phoenix, who played until 2013, and the IT Carlow Chargers who lost their sponsor after one game. Drogheda Lightning and Trim (Meath) Bulldogs joined in 2011 and in 2012 North Kildare Reapers, Mullingar Minotaurs and Waterford Wolves joined.

By 2013 the DV8 Development League was replaced by a full 11v11 Division 1 (IAFL 1) below the newly renamed Shamrock Bowl Conference, featuring seven of the Devlopment teams. 2014 saw the introduction of a third division, with Galway Warriors, Dundalk Mavericks, Tyrone Titans and South Kildare Soldiers joining in the IAFL 2. In 2015 Donegal Derry Vipers joined and the Mavericks and Lightning had merged as the Louth Mavericks. In 2016 a further three teams joined: North Dublin Pirates, NI Razorbacks, and Wexford Eagles. That year the Dublin Dragons also disbanded, becoming the reformed South Dublin Panthers. In 2017 the Antrim Jets joined replacing the Tyrone Titans and the two Kildare teams merged as the Cill Dara Crusaders in 2018, by which the Waterford Wolves were playing their last season, as were Galway Warriors in 2019. 2019 was the first year of the Causeway Giants and by now a new administration had taken over, with the IAFA renamed American Football Ireland.

Map of Northern Ireland (2022 Districts) Showing All-Time ETO, AAF, AFAI, IAFA and AFI Teams (1942-2022)

Labeled Color Map of Districts of Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Copyright: lara2016 [Superimposed with 1942-2022 AFI and Predecessors Team Logos added by Enda Mulcahy for Eirball.ie [27]

Map of Ireland (2022 Counties, Boroughs and Districts) Showing AFAI (1986-1999), IAFA (2001-2018) and AFI (2019-2022) Republic of Ireland Teams

Map of Ireland administrative divisions on counties level Copyright: lesniewski [28]Combined with 1984-2022 Irish American Football Team Logos by Enda Mulcahy for Eirball.ie [16 January 2022]

Map of Dublin (2022 Counties and Boroughs) Showing AFAI (1984-1999), IAFA (2001-2018) and AFI (2019-2022) Team Locations and Logos

Map of Ireland administrative divisions on counties level

MAP REFERENCES

[27] Vector — Labeled Color Map of Districts of Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Copyright: lara2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.123rf.com/photo_144615978_labeled-color-map-of-districts-of-northern-ireland-united-kingdom.html?vti=lnoo9k86jx77fg2u6b-1-21 [Accessed 10 January 2022] Superimposed on [28] Vector — Map of Ireland administrative divisions on counties level Copyright: lesniewski [Internet] Available from: https://www.123rf.com/photo_51580818_map-of-ireland-administrative-divisions-on-counties-level.html?vti=lnoo9k86jx77fg2u6b-1-1 [Accessed 10 January 2022] Combined with 1987 Irish American Football Team Logos by Enda Mulcahy for Eirball.ie [10 January 2022]

REFERENCES

[1] Dublin Celts American Football Team Facebook Page (2016) Photo by Joseph Greene August 28, 2016 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1421158977901127&set=gm.269427200117075&type=3&theater&ifg=1 [Accessed 3 July 2018]

[2] Dublin Dragons – IAFA (2018) Logo [Internet] Available from: http://www.americanfootball.ie/iafl/dragons.jpg [Accessed 16 November 2018]

[3] Dublin Lightning (1999) Lightning Logo [Internet] Available from: http://web.archive.org/web/20010614095221im_/http://www.geocities.com:80/Colosseum/Stadium/6662/lightninglogo.jpg [Accessed 4 July 2018]

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[8] South Dublin Panthers Facebook Page (2018) South Dublin Panthers Profile Picture https://www.facebook.com/southdublinpanthers/photos/a.345294775649262/906846089494125/?type=1&theater [Accessed 16 November 2018]

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[10] Trinity College Dublin American Football | Facebook (2019) TCD American Football Logo [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/214800495197037/photos/1306609992682743/ [Accessed 21 January 2019]

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[13] Belfast Trojans | Facebook (2019) Belfast Trojans Logo [Internet] Available from: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/396414_329765713737073_1023026931_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=61cbbd2dd06504291f7e7843703e7b1d&oe=5CB71144 [Accessed 21 January 2019]

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Nora Mulcahy, Dervla Kincaid, Orla Connolly-Mulcahy, Aedamar Kincaid & Isabella Kincaid.

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eiirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 15 January 2022

January 15, 2022

FEFA Federación Española de Fútbol Americano LNFA Serie A 2021

Final Standings

FEFA Federación Española de Fútbol Americano LNFA Serie A Grupo Este 2021

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA	Net Pts
1	Badalona Dracs	7	1	0.875	254	100	154
2	Mallorca Voltors	5	3	0.625	222	176	56
3	Zaragoza Hurricanes	4	4	0.500	156	208	-52
4	Murcia Cobras	1	7	0.125	125	279	-154

FEFA Federación Española de Fútbol Americano LNFA Serie A Grupo Oeste 2021

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA	Net Pts
1	LG OLED Black Demons	7	1	0.875	269	114	155
2	Rivas Osos	6	2	0.750	354	182	166
3	Fuengirola Potros	2	6	0.250	119	277	158
4	Gijón Mariners	0	8	0.000	67	230	163

Playoffs

FEFA Federación Española de Fútbol Americano LNFA Serie A Playoffs 2021


May 1, 2021 (Semi-Finals) 49 - 14 N/A LG OLED Black Demons vs Mallorca Voltors
May 2, 2021 (Semi-Finals) 21 - 0 N/A Badalona Dracs vs Rivas Osos
May 15, 2021 (Spanish Bowl XXVII) 21 - 31 N/A LG ODED Black Demons vs Badalona Dracs

Recap

Badalona Dracs defeated Las Rozas Black Demons 31-21 to lift their 11th Spanish Bowl title in 2021. Both teams had finished top of their respective groups in the regular season with a 7-1 record, Dracs the East Group, and Black Demons the West Group before knocking out Rivas Osos and Mallorca Voltors respectively in the Semi-Finals.

The LNFA (Liga National de Fútbol Americano) Serie A as the top Division in Spain is called was organized in two Groups of 4 (East and West) with the top two in each Group qualifying for the Semi-Finals after an 8-game season. There was no relegation following the season, and Barberà Rookies and L’Hospitalet Pioners were both promoted from Serie B for 2022.

Map of Spain (2022) Showing LNFA Serie A Team Logos and Locations 2021

[14] Vector illustration of Spain map **Item ID: 602171519** Contributor: Porcupen [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/vector-illustration-spain-map-602171519 [Accessed 15 January 2022][Combined with Logos of LNFA Serie A teams by Enda Mulcahy for Eirball.ie [15 January 2022]

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League Logo References

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[8] Gijón Mariners Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, June 29, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/gijonmariners/photos/a.161023517279529/4103173679731140 [Accessed 15 January 2022][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/205607754_4103173686397806_4859039493608902654_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_rgb565=1&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=1WyelcXNvMsAX8aMvDU&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT9NeuA_J8ejj21g6xdIBIA-IKlFrOqzeL6hJ_VLYGQ-AQ&oe=620758DF ][Accessed 15 January 2022]

[9] Black Demons Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, January 11, 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=338527798274189&set=a.221857476607889 [Accessed 15 January 2022][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/271787553_338527794940856_8701818052545104935_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&_nc_rgb565=1&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=bo4GxbIaniUAX_JhpBT&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT-LO1iK2X_iUckx9e6BUnSBlpENu7pvDatZ6GbzmblJ_w&oe=61E845FD ][Accessed 15 January 2022]

[10] Mallorca Voltors Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, August 7, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=231310595662485&set=a.231310565662488 [Accessed 15 January 2022][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/233204682_231310622329149_837851982570060916_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=41lWZtJYMfoAX88eh3E&tn=7uF7rGUPgPXI7zGG&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT9emyFIt9yew3pyRp98_nyl5lIDCGdKfIR9pct3sl3GnA&oe=61E84CCC ][Accessed 15 January 2022]

[11] Murcia Cobras Facebook (2020) Profile Picture, October 13, 2020 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/murcia.cobras/photos/a.704937782856700/3992545477429231 [Accessed 15 January 2022][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/121099477_3992545484095897_855290979051338570_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=YnjK-yow3X8AX_OpGFH&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT8Q41z8V6dT6OOChgTShYAeMXDQgEPVkz_RZ8C_uP6TvQ&oe=6206D0B1 ][Accessed 15 January 2022]

[12] Rivas Osos Facebook (2020) Profile Picture, March 17, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=132648518825486&set=a.132648488825489 [Accessed 15 January 2022][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/161675549_132648528825485_651303566122033287_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=Dolx9RfuZCIAX8Jc7Ri&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT9G5KEa6YiBNj6_ZIG-fc-QgzgYWUkVKnhnK_LS245Okw&oe=62097B51 ][Accessed 15 January 2022]

[13] Zaragoza Hurricanes Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, June 16, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=199814812077963&set=a.138653178194127 [Accessed 15 January 2022][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/200093416_199814815411296_5123520698287118736_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=zFoyucBICqkAX-vTKSW&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT8fhqooNKvhLh5VCuDdhbxBf1VadmxRRZfbRx2kYVSLpg&oe=6209B55E ][Accessed 15 January 2022]

Map References

[14] Vector illustration of Spain map Item ID: 602171519 Contributor: Porcupen [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-vector/vector-illustration-spain-map-602171519 [Accessed 15 January 2022][Combined with Logos of LNFA Serie A teams by Enda Mulcahy for Eirball.ie [15 January 2022]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Nora Mulcahy and Richard D Mulcahy

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American & World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 15 January 2022

January 9, 2022October 29, 2023

FAM Fútbol Americano de México 2022

Fútbol Americano de México FAM-YOX 2021 Logo / References: [1]

Standings

FAM Fútbol Americano de México 2022

Pos	Team	W	L	Pct	PF	PA	Net Pts	Streak
1	Parrilleros Monterrey	6	2	0.750	239	135	104	L1
2	Rojos CDMX	6	2	0.750	257	172	85	W2
3	Marlins Los Cabos	6	2	0.750	236	219	17	L1
4	Caudillos Chihuahua	5	3	0.625	296	155	141	L1
5	Tequileros Jalisco	5	3	0.625	171	173	-2	W1
6	Jefes de Ciudad Juarez	3	5	0.375	151	135	16	W2
7	Pioneros Querétaro	3	5	0.375	164	200	-36	L1
8	Bulldogs EdoMex	1	7	0.125	121	264	-143	L2
9	Tiburones Cancún	1	7	0.125	98	280	-182	L6

References: [4]

Playoff Schedule

FAM Fútbol Americano de México FAM-YOX Playoffs 2022


Match Day Semi-Finals
July 3, 2022 (Semi-Finals) 40 - 0 N/A Rojos CDMX vs Marlins Los Cabos
July 3, 2022 (Semi-Finals) 27 - 23 N/A Parrilleros Monterrey vs Caudillos Chihuahua
Match Day Silver Bowl (Balon de Plata)
July 16, 2022 (Silver Bowl (Balon de Plata)) 14 - 21 N/A Parrilleros Monterrey vs Rojos CDMX

References: [2]

Season and Playoffs Report

Regular Season Report (29 April – 26 June 2022)

In an extremely competitive 2022 Fútbol Americano de México FAM-YOX regular season five teams finished within a game of the league champions: Rojos CDMX, Parrilleros Monterrey and Marlins Los Cabos all finished on 6-2 and Caudillos Chihuahua and Tequileros Jalisco both finishing on 5-3. With only four teams making the playoffs Tequileros Jalisco were the unlucky one of the five. Pioneros Queretaro and Jefes Ciudad Juarez both finished 3-5 and Bulldogs EdoMex and Tiburones Cancun both finished 1-7. [References: 2-4]

Playoffs Report (3-16 July 2022)

Rojos CDMX advanced to the Silver Bowl (Balon de Plata) with a superlative 40-0 defeat of Marlins Los Cabos while Parrilleros de Monterrey had a close 27-23 win over Caudillos Chihuahua to meet Rojos in the Silver Bowl. The Silver Bowl itself, played two weeks later was also a close game with one touchdown separating the teams in the end as Rojos CDMX won 21-14 versus Parrilleros Monterrey. [References: 3]

Promotion / Relegation

After the season, Rojos CDMX, Caudillos Chihuahua and Jefes Ciudad Juarez were all admitted to the Liga de Futbol Americano Mexico, the premier league of American Football in Mexico. On 30 September 2022 the league announced it was suspending operations for 2023.

About the 2022 FAM Fútbol Americano de México Season

After a year out due to Covid-19, the Mexican American Football Professional 2nd Level has announced its teams for 2022 – 2019 FAM Champions Pioneros Queretaro make a return to the league after spending one season (2020) in LFA Liga de Futbol Americano (1st Level). Returning teams from 2020 include Tequileros Jalisco, Bulldogs EdoMex (who play in Naucalpan, home city of the Irish Institute in Mexico), Rojos CDMX (all played in the Division Voit – essentially the Central Division – in 2020), Caudillos Chihuahua and Marlins Los Cabos (both played in Division BWW – essentially the North Division – in 2020). Ciudad Juarez have a new team for 2022 with Raramuris replacing Centauros. Meanwhile the one totally new team is Tiburones Cancún, situated in the South East on the Caribbean Coast.

Mexico Map Showing Location of 2022 Teams

Mexico map and flag – highly detailed vector illustration – FAM Futbol Americano Mexico Team Logos added by Enda Mulcahy for Eirball.ie

[13] 123RF (2022) Mexico map and flag – highly detailed vector illustration Image ID: 78267524 Copyright: dikobrazik [Internet] Available from: https://www.123rf.com/photo_78267524_mexico-map-and-flag-highly-detailed-vector-illustration.html?vti=o7a7x8rghuckf7jo01-1-64 [Accessed 9 January 2022]

References

Logo References

[1] Fútbol Americano de México FAM-YOX Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, October 1, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SoyFAM/photos/a.313791665810924/1157981154725300 [Accessed 9 January 2021][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/243975476_1157981144725301_5976282175303498072_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=Qo2I_JmgLisAX-wjLcn&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT9X_t19zyJk6wUoUmYC93whP-3WobSQbR0yC7PEG02N8A&oe=61E0F1DC ][Accessed 9 January 2022]

Schedule References

[2] Fútbol Americano de México FAM-YOX (2022) Rol de Juegos [Internet] Available from: https://ligafam.mx/rol-de-juegos/ [Accessed 20 October 2022]

[3] Futbol Americano de Mexico FAM-YOX Facebook (2022) Photo, July 11, 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SoyFAM/photos/a.344573676066056/1343102609546486/ [Accessed 20 October 2022][Actual Photo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/293145749_1343102606213153_6500144104005262343_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=e3f864&_nc_ohc=bpbnmKteC9QAX9LAUCt&_nc_oc=AQnJePuVAAQqRaRhxkvKGE8dOuVDs9e3FlwpcDA7xxAquNsFqepaFfQAXm6ox1yWPfU5Q8AM7F0wp0RtGHrzh8F9&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT-yslySBYkqkMU5h6SuDdl3ZtVZT8diJpV2rexJ9Yt9lg&oe=635764A9 ][Accessed 20 October 2022]

[3A] Soy-FAM Instagram (2021) Tweet, December 17, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.instagram.com/p/CXlxrVwMBdu/ [Accessed 9 January 2022]

[3B] Soy-FAM Instagram (2021) Tweet, December 15, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.instagram.com/p/CXhLjm-Fdwc/ [Accessed 9 January 2022]

Standings References

[4] Fútbol Americano de México FAM-YOX (2022) Tabla General [Internet] Available from: https://ligafam.mx/table/tabla-general-fam-yox-2022/ [Accessed 9 January 2022][Last Accessed 20 October 2022]

Team Logos References

[5] Bulldogs FAM Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, September 29, 2018 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/BulldgosFAM/photos/a.341802449697833/345447915999953/ [Accessed 9 January 2021][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/42867087_345447922666619_2807588158248583168_n.png?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=CxmnBGOHsl4AX_C8vCt&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT_tiE-J3J7s33yImMznWCP7PUMR35HKliFyKtKiQFko0Q&oe=61FFC6AC ][Accessed 9 January 2022]

[6] Caudillos Profootball Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, May 24, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/CaudillosChihuahua/photos/a.110937056909345/488969399106107/ [Accessed 9 January 2021][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/191271286_488969402439440_5646880913696692590_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=v9qXsFFSWHkAX-I_Vn0&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT9-Xkt5Ptlkmoqt8cRNpRKMp-L-da2I36fjDuvzVfoeqQ&oe=6200D918 ][Accessed 9 January 2022]

[7] Marlins Los Cabos Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, November 30, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/marlinsloscabospro/photos/a.113455850056540/764910724911046/ [Accessed 9 January 2022][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/258768017_764910718244380_5785321910681526315_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=ntc26ZdR9a0AX86fyZC&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT9X7zd16MejmgakcTz1srDWprFjPL1x-NvHK0CvZ57GAw&oe=61DF729A ][Accessed 9 January 2022]

[8] Pioneros de Queretaro Facebook (2019) Profile Picture, March 13, 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/PionerosQueretaro/photos/a.312818059325778/356245418316375 [Accessed 22 November 2021][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/53921531_356245421649708_1781715436979617792_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=174925&_nc_ohc=Dn0vvddghZ8AX-9UYuM&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=1ba917a778991792f7ce39c7764ddb48&oe=61BF9309 ][Accessed 22 November 2021]

[9] Raramuris Pro Football Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, November 23, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=290832646380986&set=a.126222399508679 [Accessed 9 January 2021][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/253213500_290832643047653_812853683359621004_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=jWDioG3u84gAX-7MiOn&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT-JC_2hms2ttsrdpMbj-SMVCNrOF0TXhb4BYH5yCO8Obw&oe=61E02FF7 ][Accessed 9 January 2022]

[10] Rojos CDMX Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, January 18, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/RojosCDMX1/photos/a.102909838308570/140459801220240 [Accessed 9 January 2021][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/140020586_140459804553573_6584903847032002314_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=174925&_nc_ohc=P2f6npqWxmsAX8IS8IX&tn=7uF7rGUPgPXI7zGG&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT-SXAAnXSbQUTswh16pDKRz3U1dVj7L2qGFAgYOf4254Q&oe=620074D6 ][Accessed 9 January 2022]

[11] Tequileros Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, October 11, 2019 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/TequilerosFam/photos/a.958706434338670/1160402594169052/ [Accessed 9 January 2021][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/72543276_1160402597502385_878079860071727104_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=n4K2q_RHTUwAX-NqlWY&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT-9Jzem4aBKuSrJxSTPAC7XgfnzPSmqQoGcUemxpmqyeQ&oe=6200F5C7 ][Accessed 9 January 2022]

[12] Tiburones Cancún Facebook (2021) Profile Picture, November 23, 2021 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=334163385353529&set=a.132529012183635 [Accessed 9 January 2021][Actual Logo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/268864058_334163382020196_4578828546919654486_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_rgb565=1&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=Sy0fI9vIpfsAX8-q0Zn&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT8fwyxCHDrkxKaX9jLJEQWU3iII3GQadJtXsh51CRArEA&oe=61DFE18B ][Accessed 9 January 2022]

[13] Futbol Americano de Mexico FAM-YOX Facebook (2022) Photo, June 27, 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SoyFAM/photos/a.402599810263442/1332776060579141/ [Accessed 20 October 2022][Actual Photo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/290377190_1332776053912475_6593636309953832551_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=AiSP6eUxeIQAX9h44gc&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT-7vYl09eP3Z_KCg8rwVRZZE4cg3_5xFU1Nf4qP5HKwEQ&oe=635722D2 ][Accessed 20 October 2022]

[14] Futbol Americano de Mexico FAM-YOX Facebook (2022) Photo, July 3, 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SoyFAM/photos/a.402599810263442/1337448313445249/ [Accessed 20 October 2022][Actual Photo Reference at: https://scontent-dub4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/292169454_1337448306778583_127101066979287101_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=XMcg1y-sCcwAX89NJN4&_nc_ht=scontent-dub4-1.xx&oh=00_AT-iM4qUoFAGI0OftJyArHzucLRMBDq8LmEZm3LmLH1q1Q&oe=635754CD ][Accessed 20 October 2022]

Communication References

[15] Fútbol Americano de México FAM-YOX (2022) Photo, 30 September 2022 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/SoyFAM/photos/a.466047063918716/1398959447294135 [Accessed 20 October 2022]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Caroline Mitchell and Francesco.

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 9 January 2022

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