In a day and age where memorabilia brings a pretty penny, mr. Postseason divisional playoffs philadelphia bell 3 florida blazers 18 divisional playoffs the hawaiians 32 southern california sun 14 semifinals florida blazers 18 memphis southmen 15 semifinals the hawaiians 19 birmingham americans 22. The spring 2019 edition of gridiron greats also ran an article on our wfl jumpers set. Unique and vintage football memorabilia with over 35,000 different items, youre bound to find what youre looking for. Links to some great football sites the world of football. This page is dedicated to the 197475 world football league web site. The only youth football league that offers a full 10 game season plus guaranteed playoffs.
Over time you recognize both and can be reasonably accurate. Past entries have been archived and can be viewed here. Does anyone else own any wfl helmets or collect them. The coffin corner, and has contributed his time and efforts to several football. The 1974 world football league football card set by bob swick t he 1974 world football league was a new and exciting brand of football for me to follow back in the spring and summer of that year. That means 600 helmets were produced for the inaugural season. Ben, thank you for the wonderful contribution of your storm drawer and 2010 interview. Lets say another 25 helmets escaped the executioner and are tucked away in private collections. His run in the wfl had him making some greedy decisions that really hurt that league and the usfl was his shot at redemption. Unfollow wfl football to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. As of april 2, 2012 the previous guestbook has been discontinued. In july of 1974, 12 kicked off the inaugural wfl season and it was the start of a wild ride two teams moved midseason, two teams didnt make it through the season, and due to. I have some programs and pocket schedules of the league in my collection. World football league wfl 1975 memphis southman first year game full tickets 10.
Mark speck has been researching pro football for over 25 years. Some of you may be familiar with the shortlived league while others may be hearing of it for the first time. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The wfl alltime team is a list of the top players in the history of the world football league chosen by fans of the wfl. Some of us here at buycoolshirts were great fans of the world football league from 1973 to 1974 the brainstorm of tony rizzano and louis goldman who in 1973 dreamt of a universal football league. Aflvfl football record memorabilia price guide and values. Although the leagues proclaimed ambition was to bring american football onto a worldwide stage, the farthest the wfl reached was placing a team the hawaiians in honolulu, hawaii. Wfl football cards is a page ran by wfl historians and collectors, dedicated to commemorating the world football league 197475. The league declared the birmingham vulcans as 1975 wfl champions. Kobe bryant time magazine february 10, 2020 tribute issue ships same day.
Absent from the team are the highdollar signees from the national football league, such as larry csonka, paul warfield, calvin hill, duane thomas, john gilliam, george sauer, and others. Find great deals on ebay for wfl football and usfl football. World football league team rosters, statistics and results an underfunded circuit which attempted to compete against the nfl, the wfl began its season during the summer. After a decade of searching, we know of 25 helmets. When houston first hosted a pro football championship. Even the usfls patron saint, tbs steve bassett, looks pretty petty. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Snare drum sonor tama tama granstar tama snare tambourine timpani vibraphone vintage vintage drums vintage ludwig drums vistalite wfl xylophone yamaha absolute yamaha drums yamaha snare ddrum tama rockstar pearl masters yamaha maple custom yamaha maple tama starclassic yamaha stage custom. Football magazines, noted footy fan 35 issues, 196364. The book is far too charitable to both commissioners. A new and unique playoff system had been adopted, in which the seasonal division champion, the remaining team with the best record in the first halfseason, and the remaining team with the best record in the second half of the season would enter the playoffs. Cards 800o and 800d of pro set offensive and defensive rookies of the year emmitt smith and mark carrier are in the design of the 1991 cards.
We have proofed all of football value s tips since august 2010 and have been mightily impressed by the longterm profits made for those following them in. See more ideas about world football league, football helmets and vintage football. You also need to know the jersey style to accurately identify the year. A 52card set commemorating players who jumped to and from the wfl during the 1974 and 1975 world football league seasons. Notice how they cut a bd9 two bar to make a one bar mask. The decade of the 1970s was a unique, fascinating, depressing and exciting period all at the same time. It was a turbulent time that saw many historymaking events, and some wild and crazy fads and fashions come and go. We have to be careful that we dont let the pursuit of our lifes goals, no matter how important they seem, cause us. To commemorate their dream and for all their fans to enjjoy, weve created the world football league t. I love coaching football, and winning a super bowl was a goal ive had for a long time.
Our thoughts are with bens wife and three daughters. After initially setting out to name one pro set rookie of the year, emmitt smith and mark carrier were named cowinners of the award after the final round of voting done by five former nfl rookies of the year, hugh mcelhenny, merlin olsen, gale sayers. Supremely easy to follow and with a great record of profitability over several seasons, it is a service that will reward those looking for a. You need to know the number to identify the player. Opening game new york giants eastern champions of the national professional league vs perth amboy clovers new jersey champions at city stadium in perth amboy. World football league final standings 1974 eastern division w l t pct. Lets say another 25 helmets escaped the executioner and are tucked away in. I think the world of the guy, but he looks pretty manipulative at times in this book. Registered in england 06557400, company vat number 5 5978 79. The fall 2018 edition of gridiron greats magazine carried an article on two sets recently produced from wfl football cards. Davidson donated his remaining wfl collection to our site. This set of books is considered the quintessential set of hockey books pertaining to the history of the stanley cup from 1893 to 1967. Boldmere house, faraday avenue, hams hall distribution park, coleshill, birmingham.
The west boynton football league wbfl is a youth football league located in palm beach county florida. World football league teams, rosters and statistics world football league statistical leaders. Links to some great football sites if you cant find it from here, it aint out there. World football league standings pro football hall of. Wfl rosters consisted of 37 players in 1974, and our guess is there were 4550 helmets per team. I can still remember listening to wfl games on my radio. Eastern division w l t pct pf pa hw hl ht pct aw al at pct. Football books buy cheap football books online at the works. See more ideas about world football league, football and vintage football. The league folded midway through its second season, in 1975. He has written numerous articles for the professional football researchers associations publication, the coffin corner, and has contributed his time and efforts to several football encyclopedias and the official wfl website. We will post updates to this page when we update our wfl site. Rauzulus football menu football main page national football league other pro leagues indoor football womens football college football latest sports news.
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