What if Bert Bell lived? An American Football Timeline

WORLD BOWLS
Game __ Date ______________ Winning team _________ Score _____ Losing team ____________ Venue/City
XV ____ January 25, 1981 __ New York Titans ______ 24-19 _____ Los Angeles Rams _______ Louisiana Superdome/New Orleans
XVI ___ January 24, 1982 __ New Orleans Saints ___ 20-16 _____ Chicago Bears __________ Rose Bowl/Pasadena
XVII __ February 13, 1983 _ Saint Louis Falcons __ 51-24 _____ Memphis Kings __________ Pontiac Silverdome/Pontiac
XVIII _ January 22, 1984 __ Philadelphia Eagles __ 20-10 _____ San Diego Chargers _____ Tampa Stadium/Tampa
XIX ___ January 20, 1985 __ Miami Dolphins _______ 28-23 _____ Pittsburgh Steelers ____ Jack Murphy Stadium/San Diego
XX ____ January 26, 1986 __ Miami Dolphins _______ 37-19 _____ Philadelphia Eagles ____ Louisiana Superdome/New Orleans
XXI ___ January 25, 1987 __ Tampa Bay Buccaneers _ 42-35 _____ New York Giants ________ Rose Bowl/Pasadena
XXII __ January 31, 1988 __ Miami Dolphins _______ 20-17 _____ Detroit Lions __________ Stanford Stadium/Stanford
XXIII _ January 22, 1989 __ Cincinnati Bengals ___ 34-17 _____ Atlanta Knights ________ Joe Robbie Stadium/Miami
XXIV __ January 28, 1990 __ Tampa Bay Buccaneers _ 45-24 _____ San Francisco 49ers ____ Louisiana Superdome/New Orleans

USFL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Game __ Date ____________ Winning team _____________ Score ___ Losing team ____________ Venue/City
1st ___ July 17, 1983 ___ New Jersey Devils ________ 30-10 ___ Los Angeles Invaders ___ Mile High Stadium/Denver
2nd ___ July 15, 1984 ___ Philadelphia Sentinels ___ 31-27 ___ Chicago Fire ___________ Tampa Stadium/Tampa
3rd ___ July 14, 1985 ___ Denver Gold ______________ 21-17 ___ New Jersey Devils ______ Rose Bowl/Pasadena
4th ___ July 13, 1986 ___ Bay Area Barbarians ______ 41-10 ___ Philadelphia Sentinels _ Louisiana Superdome/New Orleans
5th ___ July 12, 1987 ___ Buffalo Bills ____________ 31-13 ___ Houston Ravens _________ Citrus Bowl/Orlando
6th ___ July 17, 1988 ___ Jacksonville Bandits _____ 41-20 ___ Houston Ravens _________ Meadowlands/East Rutherford
7th ___ July 16, 1989 ___ Houston Ravens ___________ 42-37 ___ Philadelphia Sentinels _ Joe Robbie Stadium/Miami

GREY CUPS
Game __ Date ______________ Winning team _____________ Score ___ Losing team _______________ Venue/City
68th __ November 23, 1980 _ Saskatchewan Roughriders _ 66-17 ___ Hamilton Tiger-Cats _______ CNE Stadium/Toronto
69th __ November 22, 1981 _ Winnipeg Blue Bombers ___ 30-17 ___ Toronto Argonauts _________ Olympic Stadium/Montreal
70th __ November 28, 1982 _ Montreal Alouettes _______ 42-35 ___ Saskatchewan Roughriders __ CNE Stadium/Toronto
71st __ November 27, 1983 _ Toronto Argonauts ________ 41-17 ___ Saskatchewan Roughriders __ BC Place Stadium/Vancouver
72nd* _ November 18, 1984 _ Toronto Argonauts ________ 19-17 ___ BC Lions __________________ Commonwealth Stadium/Edmonton
73rd __ November 24, 1985 _ Montreal Alouettes _______ 21-19 ___ Edmonton Eskimos __________ BC Place Stadium/Vancouver
74th __ November 30, 1986 _ Edmonton Eskimos _________ 30-23 ___ Hamilton Tiger-Cats _______ Olympic Stadium/Montreal
75th __ November 29, 1987 _ Edmonton Eskimos _________ 37-17 ___ Toronto Argonauts _________ BC Place Stadium/Vancouver
76th __ November 27, 1988 _ Calgary Stampeders _______ 26-24 ___ Montreal Alouettes ________ Lansdowne Park/Ottawa
77th __ November 26, 1989 _ Ottawa Chevaliers ________ 24-17 ___ Calgary Stampeders ________ SkyDome/Toronto
*Game was decided in overtime.
 
Professional Sports Leagues: 1990-1991 Seasons

UNIFIED GRIDIRON FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (Commissioner Hugh Culverhouse): 30 teams
National Football League: 15 teams
Eastern Division: 5 teams
Baltimore Colts, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Redskins
Central Division: 5 teams
Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers
Western Division: 5 teams
Los Angeles Rams, Phoenix Firebirds, Saint Louis Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Mariners
American Football League: 15 teams
Eastern Division: 5 teams
Atlanta Knights, Memphis Kings, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Titans
Central Division: 5 teams
Houston Oilers, Kansas City Scouts, Minnesota Marines, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Western Division: 5 teams
Dallas Texans, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Stallions, Oakland Mavericks, San Diego Chargers

UNITED STATES FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Commissioner Harry Usher): 16 teams
Liberty Conference: 8 teams
Atlantic Division: 4 teams
Buffalo Bills, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Sentinels, Pittsburgh Points
South Division: 4 teams
Birmingham Colussus, Houston Ravens, Jacksonville Bandits, Miami Seahawks
Justice Conference: 8 teams
North Division: 4 teams
Chicago Fire, Michigan Panthers, Memphis Showboats, Oklahoma Wind
Pacific Division: 4 teams
Arizona Wranglers, Bay Area Barbarians, Denver Gold, Los Angeles Invaders

CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Commissioner J. Donald Crump): 10 teams
West Division: 5 teams
BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, Edmonton Eskimos, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
East Division: 5 teams
Atlantic Schooners, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal Alouettes, Ottawa Chevaliers, Toronto Argonauts

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL (Commissioner Lee MacPhail): 28 teams
American League: 14 teams
East Division: 7 teams
Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Scrub Jays, Washington Senators
West Division: 7 teams
Califorinia Angels, Chicago White Sox, Dallas Spurs, Denver Grizzlies, Kansas City Athletics, Minnesota Twins, Seattle Pilots
National League: 14 teams
East Division: 7 teams
Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Montreal Royals, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Giants
West Division: 7 teams
Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Saint Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Seals

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (Commissioner Sargent Shriver): 29 teams
Eastern Conference: 15 teams
Atlantic Division: 5 teams
Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia Nationals, Washington Bullets
Central Division: 5 teams
Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks
Southeast Division: 5 teams
Atlanta Jazz, Charlotte Hornets, Kentucky Colonels, Miami Heat, Tampa Bay Stingrays
Western Conference: 14 teams
Northwest Division: 5 teams
Denver Rockets, Minnesota Wild, Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle SuperSonics, Utah Stars
Pacific Division: 4 teams
Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, San Diego Sea Dogs
Southwest Division: 5 teams
Dallas Barons, Houston Wildcats, Kansas City Kings, Saint Louis Hawks, San Antonio Chaparrals

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE (President John Ziegler): 26 teams
Prince of Wales Conference: 13 teams
Atlantic Division: 5 teams
Boston Bruins, Hartford Whalers, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, New York Rangers
Northeast Division: 4 teams
Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs
Southern Division: 4 teams
Atlanta Flames, Cincinnati Stingers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals
Clarence Campbell Conference: 13 teams
Central Division: 4 teams
Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators, Winnipeg Jets
Northwest Division: 5 teams
Calgary North Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Totems, Vancouver Canucks
Pacific Division: 4 teams
Golden State Corsairs, Houston Aeros, Los Angeles Kings, Saint Louis Blues

NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE (Commissioner Clive Toye): 24 teams
Eastern Conference: 12 teams
Atlantic Division: 4 teams
Boston Minutemen, New York Generals, Philadelphia Spartans, Washington Diplomats
Gulf Division: 4 teams
Atlanta Chiefs, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Jacksonville Tomcats, Tampa Bay Rowdies
Lakes Division: 4 teams
Chicago Sting, Minnesota Kicks, Rochester Lancers, Toronto Blizzard
Western Conference: 12 teams
Pacific Division: 4 teams
Los Angeles Wolves, San Diego Sockers, San Jose Earthquakes, Tulsa Roughnecks
Plains Division: 4 teams
Dallas Tornado, Houston Hurricane, Memphis Rogues, Saint Louis Shooting Stars
Mountain Division: teams
Edmonton Drillers, Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders, Vancouver Whitecaps

DEFUNCT LEAGUES
World Soccer League(1974-1983)
 
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So as you know in 1986 onward, Usonian Broadcasting Corporation could act as the OTL version of FOX (in this universe)

Here's Some of the programs that are currently on UBC as of the 1990-1991 TV Season

Sitcoms
Comic Strip Live (1989–1994)
Dream On (1990–1996)
Get a Life (1990–1992)
Haywire (1990)
In Living Color (1990–1994)
Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990–1993)
True Colors (1990–1992)

UBC Kids
Bobby's World (1990–1998)
Peter Pan and the Pirates (1990–1991)
Tiny Toon Adventures (1990–1994)

Drama
21 Jump Street (1987–1991)
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
D.E.A. (1990)

Animation Programs
The Simpsons (1989-Present)

Reality Shows
America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back (1988–present)
COPS (1989–present)

Game Show and Sports Events
Celebrity Double Dare (1988-Present)
UGFA on UBC/UBC UGFA Sunday (1978-Present)

Anything else, neamathla?
 
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fero

Banned
nice names but how many?

great work in the whole TL, but, please, you need to show clearly how many teams per confederence, like

NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE (Commissioner Clive Toye)
Eastern Conference (12 teams)
Atlantic Division: Boston Minutemen, New York Generals, Philadelphia Spartans, Washington Diplomats (4 teams)
Gulf Division: Atlanta Chiefs, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Jacksonville Tomcats, Tampa Bay Rowdies (4 teams)
Lakes Division: Chicago Sting, Minnesota Kicks, Rochester Lancers, Toronto Blizzard
Western Conference (? number of teams)
Pacific Division: Los Angeles Wolves, San Diego Sockers, San Jose Earthquakes, Tulsa Roughnecks
Plains Division: Dallas Tornado, Houston Hurricane, Memphis Rogues, Saint Louis Shooting Stars
Mountain Division: Edmonton Drillers, Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders, Vancouver Whitecaps

is not a hard work to the writer write 4, but yes is a hard work to the reader count 1 + 1 +1 +1 = 4

also I did Professional sport leagues in north america, Canadian and US. (also map) and I have a better/final version of that map , I paste right now.
 
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And now more info on the UGFA on UBC (a.k.a. the OTL to the NFL on FOX)

Theme Music

The broadcast's distinctive theme music has been used since its inception in 1978. Derivatives of the UGFA on UBC theme have been incorporated throughout UBC Sports' programming, including UBC Sports Net, as UBC Sports' overall theme, and UBC registered the original theme as a U.S. trademark in 2006. The theme was composed by Joey Carbone (who later composed the theme song to Star Search). When there is an injury timeout on the playing field, UBC generally cuts to commercial using a remix where a piano replaces the horns section while playing the main theme.

Later on in 1994, Scott Scheer re-arranged and produced the theme song to the UGFA on UBC through his production company NJJ Music and was composed by Scheer, Reed Hayes and Phil Garrod

In October 2010, the UGFA on UBC theme was implemented on all UBC Sports properties, including baseball. It was first implemented on the network's baseball broadcasts beginning with the 2010 National League Championship Series and then was implemented on its NASCAR broadcasts in 2011. As a result of UBC using its UGFA theme during the 2010 MLB playoffs, there has been some backlash from fans who preferred to hear the theme that UBC has used for MLB in the past. A poll by Sports Media Watch noted that as of October 23, 2010, while nearly 60% of fans thought that UBC made a bad move, only 1% thought it was a good move and 30% had no opinion (all percentages rounded). A Facebook campaign has also been started to bring the MLB theme back to UBC baseball broadcasts. Another FB campagin has been started as well to bring the orginial NASCAR theme (the one used from 2001–2007) back to UBC NASCAR coverage.

Theme Music: Click Here
 
How does Bert Bell living have such dramatic changes on the cities the AFL chooses early on?

I agree. And another thing: I have a copy of Peterson's football annual for 1971. They had a piece about Bert Bell or Billy Sullivan(the Patriot owner) or something, and I read that Bert Bell promised Sullivan an expansion team in the early-60's. So, if Bell lived, Boston would be an NFL team.
 
How does Bert Bell living have such dramatic changes on the cities the AFL chooses early on?

I agree. And another thing: I have a copy of Peterson's football annual for 1971. They had a piece about Bert Bell or Billy Sullivan(the Patriot owner) or something, and I read that Bert Bell promised Sullivan an expansion team in the early-60's. So, if Bell lived, Boston would be an NFL team.

I seemed to remember reading that he was against expansion. Which is what gave me the idea in the first place.

I have Bell treating the AFL, much like he did AAFC. Let it play itself out and pick up the pieces. It was only nine years earlier than a team folded in his administration.

When the NFL didn't poach Minnesota, it eliminated Oakland. This caused some butterflies that made Miami take the first AFL offer. Originally Buffalo only got a franchise after Miami balked.
 
Fun thread but I'm late to the action...

I would like to have seen this sooner to have commented when it was active; this is a great fun. I am very fond of this kind of thread! Sports ATLs are fantastic.

Minor critiques (more like inquires). Some strange butterflies that I wouldn't mind having seen fleshed out or explained a bit more; strange name changes in other sports, the surprising lack of litigious teeth of the UGFL vis-a-vis OTL NFL (the USFL didn't survive in OTL for a reason, the NFL crushed it mercilessly, so why is the UGFL weaker?), some surprising franchise cities (Hawai'i strikes me as unlikely, Houston's rapid collapse also strange to me).

Lastly would be Venues, by far the singular most important bargaining chip/reason for relocating used by owners to pit one city against another from the very beginning. Championship venues are different than purpose-built stadiums paid for with public funds to keep one team or to lure another away...

Great thread but i think i'm about a year too late unfortunately...
 
February 27, 1990: The UGFA expanded each league's playoff format to six teams, three division winners and three wildcards. A bye-week was added to the regular season.

February 28, 1990: ESN announced a four-year contract 16 UGFA games including eight Sunday night games.

March 12, 1990: The American Bowl series were expanded to include games in Berlin and Mexico City.

March 12, 1990: In a vote of 25-5, the replay official was now had two minutes to make a decision.

March 13, 1990: Commissioner Tagliabue announced the formation of a Committee on Expansion and Realignment.

July 15, 1990: The Los Angeles Invaders defeated the New Jersey Devils 16-3 to win the USFL Championship.

August 4-11, 1990: The UGFA American Bowl series was played in Berlin, London, Mexico City, and Tokyo.


January 27, 1991: The Memphis Kings defeated the Green Bay Packers 27-10 to win World Bowl XXV.

March 6, 1991: The CFL voted to expand into United States. The two US teams to be admitted were the Boise Peregrines and Rochester Crusaders. They would begin play in 1992.

May 20, 1991: The UGFA owners voted to initiate Tex Schram's Intercontinental Football League plan, but the name was changed to the Transcontinental Football League (TFL).

May 21, 1991: The Transcontinental Football League was formally announced by the UGFA. The TFL would be based in Europe.

May 22, 1991: The UGFA owners voted to expand to thirty-two teams with the two new franchises joining in 1994. The UGFA would then be realigned into eight divisions of four teams each.

July 14, 1991: The Chicago Fire defeated the Philadelphia Sentinels 28-18 to win the USFL Championship.

October 14, 1993: On Monday Night Football, the Minnesota Marines defeated the Saint Louis Falcons 45-21. This victory gave head coach Don Shula his 336th win. He became the winningest UGFA coach surpassing George Halas.

October 23, 1991: The TFL announced its initial teams. They were the Amsterdam Admirals, Barcelona Sea Devils, Frankfurt Galaxy, London Yeomen, Paris Musketeers, Rhein Centurions, Roman Gladiators, and Scottish Claymores.


January 26, 1992: The Miami Dolphins defeated the San Francisco 49ers 17-13 to win World Bowl XXVI.

March 3, 1992: The USFL announced it was expanded to twenty teams in 1993. The new franchises were the Ohio Glory, Orlando Magic, Portland Thunder, and Sacramento Indomitables. The Ohio Glory would join the Atlantic Division. The Orlando Magic would be placed in the South Division. The Denver Gold would move from the Pacific Division to the North Division to make room for the Portland Thunder and Sacramento Indomitables in the Pacific Division.

March 18, 1992: A major overhaul of the Instant Replay system was announced. Teams were limited three replay challenges per half. The replay official was removed the officiating crew. Replay decisions were to be made by the (Head) Referee.

May 12, 1992: The UGFA Expansion Report was released. The five city finalists were Birmingham, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Portland, and San Antonio.

June 3, 1992: UGFA Commissioner Hugh Culverhouse was dianognsed with cancer.

June 20, 1992: The UGFA and the UGFA Players Association signed a new seven-year Collective Bargaining Agreement.

June 21, 1992: The Rhein Centurionsdefeated the Scottish Claymores 26-14 at Wembley Stadium in London to win the first Transcontinental Cup.

July 2, 1992: Hugh Culverhouse retired a UGFA Commissioner. Paul Tagliabue was named interium Commissioner.

July 12, 1992: The Memphis Showboats defeated the Bay Area Barbarrians 33-27 to win the USFL Championship.

October 6, 1992: Pete Rozelle passed away at his home a long battle with cancer.


January 31, 1993: The Detroit Lions defeated the Indianapolis Stallions 31-27 to win World Bowl XXVII.

March 18, 1993: The UGFA owners voted to confirm Paul Tagliabue as Commissioner.

July 18, 1993: The Houston Ravens defeated the Memphis Showboats 23-20 to win the USFL Championship.

October 26, 1993: The Carolina Copperheads became the UGFA's twenty-ninth franchise.

November 30, 1993: San Antonio was awarded the thirtieth franchise. The franchise was named the Rangers.


January 30, 1994: The Saint Louis Falcons defeated the Kansas City Scouts 25-22 to win World Bowl XXVIII.

March 22, 1994: The UGFA made changes to the rules including greater protection of quarterbacks.

March 23, 1994: The UGFA realignment occurred.

The realigned UGFA
National Football League
East Division: New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Redskins
North Division: Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers
South Division: Baltimore Colts, Carolina Copperheads, Cincinnati Bengals, Saint Louis Falcons
West Division: Los Angeles Rams, Phoenix Firebirds, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Mariners

American Football League
East Division: Atlanta Knights, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Titans
North Division: Indianapolis Stallions, Kansas City Scouts, Memphis Kings, Minnesota Marines
South Division: Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints, San Antonio Rangers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
West Division: Dallas Texans, Denver Broncos, Oakland Mavericks, San Diego Chargers

April 24, 1994: By virtue of winning the coin flip, the San Antonio Rangers received the first selection in the UGFA Draft. They picked wide receiver William Faulk.

June 1, 1994: The "UGFA Sunday Blitz", an out-of-market cable sports package is announced.

July 17, 1994: The Pittsburgh Points defeated the Denver Gold 31-14 to win the USFL Championship.

September 22, 1994: The UGFA and UGFA Referees Association agreed on a new seven year contract. This agreement established the full-time status of game officials.


January 29, 1995: The Chicago Bears defeated the San Antonio Rangers 27-7 to win World Bowl XXIX.

February 12, 1995: Hugh Culverhouse passed away.

March 10, 1995: With the success of CFL US teams, the CFL decided to expand again. The four new teams consisted of three US teams (Fargo Express, New England Clippers, and Spokane Cougars) and one Canadian team (Quebec Harfangs). They would begin play in 1996.

March 20, 1995: The number of Instant Replay team challenges was reduced from three to two per half.

April 10, 1995: UFGA.com was launched. The UFGA became the first major sports league with a web presence.

July 16, 1995: The Miami Seahawks defeated the Oklahoma Wind 44-28 to win the USFL Championship.


January 28, 1996: The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Indianapolis Stallions 24-18 to win World Bowl XXX.

March 1996: The CFL began the 84th season.

The reorgainized CFL
Western Conference
North Division: BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Spokane Cougars
South Division: Boise Peregrines, Edmonton Eskimos, Fargo Express, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Eastern Conference
North Division: Atlantic Schooners, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal Alouettes, Ottawa Chevaliers
South Division: New England Clippers, Quebec Harfangs, Rochester Crusaders, Toronto Argonauts

July 14, 1996: The Orlando Magic defeated the Bay Area Barbarrians 36-16 to win the USFL Championship.


January 26, 1997: The Cleveland Browns defeated the Carolina Copperheads 21-16 to win World Bowl XXXI.

March 11, 1997: The UGFA voted 26-4 to change the rules on sports franchise ownership. UGFA owners were now able to own non-UGFA sports teams.

July 13, 1997: The New Jersey Devils defeated the Portland Thunder 27-15 to win the USFL Championship.


January 20, 1998: New ten-year television deals were announced. ESN had the right to broadcast 16 Sunday night games. ABC continued to have the broadcast rights for the 16 Monday night games. All AFL game rights, except those broadcast by ABC and ESN, belonged to UBC. CBS had the rights to all NFL games except the ABC and ESN games.

January 25, 1998: The San Francisco 49ers defeated the San Antonio Rangers 34-18 to win World Bowl XXXII.

May 25, 1999: Florida State alumni Charles Crist purchased the Washington Redskins. The team was renamed the Washington Renegades.

July 12, 1998: The Portland Thunder defeated the Buffalo Bills 27-20 to win the USFL Championship.


January 31, 1999: The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Carolina Copperheads 21-12 to win World Bowl XXXIII.

March 22, 1999: A five-year extension of the Collective Bargaining Agreement was approved by the UGFA. The extended CBA also created salary floor and a raised salary cap.

July 18, 1999: The Houston Ravens defeated the Ohio Glory 24-20 to win the USFL Championship.

November 9, 1999: Walter Payton, the UGFA's all-time leading rusher and two-time World Bowl MVP, died of liver cancer at the age of 45. Payton played for the Miami Dolphins from 1975-1988 and rushed for an UGFA record 20,583 yards.

November 17, 1999: The World Bowl Most Valuable Player award was renamed the Walter Payton trophy.


January 30, 2000: The Oakland Raiders defeated the Detroit Lions 16-6 to win World Bowl XXXIV.
 
WORLD BOWLS
Game ___ Date _________________ Winning team _________ Score _____ Losing team ____________ Venue/City
XXV ____ January 27, 1991 _____ Memphis Kings ________ 27-10 _____ Green Bay Packers ______ Tampa Stadium/Tampa
XXVI ___ January 26, 1992 _____ Miami Dolphins _______ 17-13 _____ San Francisco 49ers ____ Metrodome/Minneapolis
XXVII __ January 31, 1993 _____ Detroit Lions ________ 31-27 _____ Indianapolis Stallions _ Rose Bowl/Pasadena
XXVIII _ January 30, 1994 _____ Saint Louis Falcons __ 25-22 _____ Kansas City Scouts _____ Joe Robbie Stadium/Miami
XXIX ___ January 29, 1995 _____ Chicago Bears ________ 27-7 ______ San Antonio Rangers ____ Georgia Dome/Atlanta
XXX ____ January 28, 1996 _____ San Francisco 49ers __ 24-18 _____ Indianapolis Stallions _ Louisiana Superdome/New Orleans
XXXI ___ January 26, 1997 _____ Cleveland Browns _____ 21-16 _____ Carolina Copperheads ___ Citrus Bowl/Orlando
XXXII __ January 25, 1998 _____ San Francisco 49ers __ 34-18 _____ San Antonio Rangers ____ Jack Murphy Stadium/San Diego
XXXIII _ January 31, 1999 _____ Pittsburgh Steelers __ 21-12 _____ Carolina Copperheads ___ Arizona Sun Dome/Glendale
XXXIV __ January 30, 2000 _____ Oakland Raiders ______ 16-6 ______ Detroit Lions __________ Joe Robbie Stadium/Miami

USFL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Game __ Date ______________ Winning team _____________ Score ___ Losing team _______________ Venue/City
8th ___ July 15, 1990 _____ Los Angeles Invaders _____ 16-3 ____ New Jersey Devils _________ Jack Murphy Stadium/San Diego
9th ___ July 14, 1991 _____ Chicago Fire _____________ 28-18 ___ Philadelphia Sentinels ____ Tampa Stadium/Tampa
10th __ July 12, 1992 _____ Memphis Showboats ________ 33-27 ___ Bay Area Barbarrians ______ Louisiana Superdome/New Orleans
11th __ July 18, 1993 _____ Houston Ravens ___________ 23-20 ___ Memphis Showboats _________ Joe Robbie Stadium/Miami
12th __ July 17, 1994 _____ Pittsburgh Points ________ 31-14 ___ Denver Gold _______________ Metrodome/Minneapolis
13th __ July 16, 1995 _____ Miami Seahawks ___________ 44-28 ___ Oklahoma Wind _____________ Rose Bowl/Pasadena
14th __ July 14, 1996 _____ Orlando Magic ____________ 36-16 ___ Bay Area Barbarrians ______ Mile High Stadium/Denver
15th __ July 13, 1997 _____ New Jersey Devils ________ 27-15 ___ Portland Thunder __________ Arizona Sun Dome/Glendale
16th __ July 12, 1998 _____ Portland Thunder _________ 27-20 ___ Buffalo Bills _____________ Georgia Dome/Atlanta
17th __ July 18, 1999 _____ Houston Ravens ___________ 24-20 ___ Ohio Glory ________________ Citrus Bowl/Orlando

GREY CUPS
Game __ Date ______________ Winning team _____________ Score ___ Losing team _______________ Venue/City
78th __ November 25, 1990 _ Ottawa Chevaliers ________ 40-21 ___ Saskatchewan Roughriders __ BC Place Stadium/Vancouver
79th __ November 24, 1991 _ Montreal Alouettes _______ 31-26 ___ Winnipeg Blue Bombers ____ Winnipeg Stadium/Winnipeg
80th __ November 29, 1992 _ Edmonton Eskimos _________ 20-14 ___ Montreal Alouettes ________ SkyDome/Toronto
81st __ November 28, 1993 _ BC Lions _________________ 30-26 ___ Atlantic Schooners ________ McMahon Stadium/Calgary
82nd __ November 27, 1994 _ Atlantic Schooners _______ 32-26 ___ Saskatchewan Roughriders __ BC Place Stadium/Vancouver
83rd __ November 19, 1995 _ Toronto Argonauts ________ 30-27 ___ BC Lions __________________ Taylor Field/Regina
84th __ November 24, 1996 _ Toronto Argonauts ________ 47-33 ___ BC Lions __________________ Ivor Wynne Stadium/Hamilton
85th __ November 16, 1997 _ Winnipeg Blue Bombers ___ 43-27 ___ Toronto Argonauts _________ Commonwealth Stadium/Edmonton
86th __ November 22, 1998 _ Winnipeg Blue Bombers ___ 30-20 ___ Ottawa Chevaliers _________ Winnipeg Stadium/Winnipeg
87th __ November 28, 1999 _ Hamilton Tiger-Cats ______ 31-22 ___ Calgary Stampeders ________ BC Place Stadium/Vancouver

Transcontinental Cups
Game __ Date ____________ Winning team _____________ Score ___ Losing team ____________ Venue/City
1st ___ June 21, 1992 ___ Rhein Centurions _________ 26-14 ___ Scottish Claymores _____ Wembley Stadium/London
2nd* __ June 20, 1993 ___ Rhein Centurions _________ 13-10 ___ Scottish Claymores _____ Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc/Barcelona
3rd ___ June 19, 1994 ___ Barcelona Sea Devils _____ 27-10 ___ Rhein Centurions _______ Waldstadion/Franfurt
4th ___ June 18, 1995 ___ Scottish Claymores _______ 50-11 ___ Amsterdam Admirals _____ Murrayfield Stadium/Edinburgh
5th ___ June 23, 1996 ___ Frankfurt Galaxy _________ 27-7 ____ London Yeomen __________ Rheinstadion/Dusseldorf
6th ___ June 22, 1997 ___ Frankfurt Galaxy _________ 20-3 ____ London Yeomen __________ Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc/Barcelona
7th ___ June 21, 1998 ___ Barcelona Sea Devils _____ 31-7 ____ Frankfurt Galaxy _______ Wembley Stadium/London
8th ___ June 20, 1999 ___ Paris Musketeers _________ 47-20 ___ Rhein Centurions _______ Murrayfield Stadium/Edinburgh
*Game was decided in over-time.
 
Professional Sports Leagues 2000-2001 Seasons

UNIFIED GRIDIRON FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (Commissioner Paul Tagliabue): 32 teams
National Football League: 16 teams
East Division: 4 teams
New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Renegades
North Division: 4 teams
Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers
South Division: 4 teams
Baltimore Colts, Carolina Copperheads, Cincinnati Bengals, Saint Louis Falcons
West Division: 4 teams
Los Angeles Rams, Phoenix Firebirds, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Mariners
American Football League: 16 teams
East Division: 4 teams
Atlanta Knights, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Titans
North Division: 4 teams
Indianapolis Stallions, Kansas City Scouts, Memphis Kings, Minnesota Marines
South Division: 4 teams
Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints, San Antonio Rangers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
West Division: 4 teams
Dallas Texans, Denver Broncos, Oakland Mavericks, San Diego Chargers

UNITED STATES FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Commissioner Harry Usher): 20 teams
Liberty Conference: 10 teams
Atlantic Division: 5 teams
Buffalo Bills, New Jersey Devils, Ohio Glory, Philadelphia Sentinels, Pittsburgh Points
South Division: 5 teams
Birmingham Colussus, Houston Ravens, Jacksonville Bandits, Miami Seahawks, Orlando Magic
Justice Conference: 10 teams
North Division: 5 teams
Chicago Fire, Denver Gold, Memphis Showboats, Michigan Panthers, Oklahoma Wind
Pacific Division: 5 teams
Arizona Wranglers, Bay Area Barbarians, Los Angeles Invaders, Portland Thunder, Sacramento Indomitables

CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Commissioner John Tory): 16 teams
Western Conference: 8 teams
North Division: 4 teams
BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Spokane Cougars
South Division: 4 teams
Boise Peregrines, Edmonton Eskimos, Fargo Express, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Eastern Conference: 8 teams
North Division: 4 teams
Atlantic Schooners, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal Alouettes, Ottawa Chevaliers
South Division: 4 teams
New England Clippers, Quebec Harfangs, Rochester Crusaders, Toronto Argonauts

TRANSCONTINENTAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Commissioner Jeff Godrick): 8 teams
Eastern Division: 4 teams
Amsterdam Admirals, Frankfurt Galaxy, Rhein Centurions, Roman Gladiators
Western Division: 4 teams
Barcelona Sea Devils, London Yeomen, Paris Musketeers, Scottish Claymores

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL (Commissioner George W. Bush): 32 teams
American League: 16 teams
East Division: 4 teams
Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, San Juan Bantams
North Division: 4 teams
Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Athletics, Minnesota Twins
South Division: 4 teams
Baltimore Orioles, Carolina Colonials, Tampa Bay Scrub Jays, Washington Senators
West Division: 4 teams
Califorinia Angels, Dallas Spurs, Denver Grizzlies, Seattle Pilots
National League: 16 teams
East Division: 4 teams
Montreal Royals, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates
North Division: 4 teams
Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Giants
South Division: 4 teams
Atlanta Braves, Florida Flamingos, Houston Astros, Saint Louis Cardinals
West Division: 4 teams
Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Seals

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (Commissioner David Stern): 30 teams
Eastern Conference: 15 teams
Atlantic Division: 5 teams
Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia Nationals, Washington Ambassidors
Central Division: 5 teams
Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Toronto Huskies
Southeast Division: 5 teams
Atlanta Jazz, Charlotte Hornets, Kentucky Colonels, Miami Heat, Tampa Bay Stingrays
Western Conference: 15 teams
Northwest Division: 5 teams
Denver Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Wild, Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle SuperSonics
Pacific Division: 5 teams
Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, San Diego Sea Dogs, Utah Stars
Southwest Division: 5 teams
Dallas Barons, Houston Wildcats, Kansas City Kings, Saint Louis Hawks, San Antonio Chaparrals

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE (Commissioner Gil Stein): 30 teams
Prince of Wales Conference: 15 teams
Atlantic Division: 5 teams
Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, New York Rangers
Northeast Division: 5 teams
Buffalo Sabres, Cincinnati Stingers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs
Southern Division: 5 teams
Atlanta Flames, Charlotte Metros, Florida Preditors, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals
Clarence Campbell Conference: 15 teams
Central Division: 5 teams
Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Kansas City Cowboys, Saint Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets
Northwest Division: 5 teams
Calgary North Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Totems, Vancouver Canucks
Pacific Division: 5 teams
Colorado Rockies, Golden State Corsairs, Houston Aeros, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes

NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE (Commissioner Clive Toye): 28 teams
Eastern Conference: 14 teams
Atlantic Division: 5 teams
Boston Minutemen, Montreal Impact, New York Generals, Philadelphia Spartans, Washington Diplomats
Gulf Division: 4 teams
Atlanta Chiefs, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Jacksonville Tomcats, Tampa Bay Rowdies
Lakes Division: 5 teams
Chicago Sting, Columbus Crew, Minnesota Kicks, Rochester Lancers, Toronto Blizzard
Western Conference: 14 teams
Mountain Division: 5 teams
Colorado Foxes, Edmonton Drillers, Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders, Vancouver Whitecaps
Pacific Division: 4 teams
Los Angeles Wolves, San Diego Sockers, San Jose Earthquakes, Tulsa Roughnecks
Plains Division: 5 teams
Dallas Tornado, Houston Hurricane, Kansas City Marshals, Memphis Rogues, Saint Louis Shooting Stars
 
Nice job; you really did a lot ofwork, especially with all those nicknames. (I'm not sure what a scrub jay is, but in an ATL I'd have no idea with a Diamondback was either so I figure it's a native bird.:)) I must admit that while I've had fun putting together a few baseball TLs and figuring what teams and even players would go where, I've got less imagination for nicknames than you.

My only complain, since I don't know as much early NFL history, is that you split the Cubs and Cardinals *and* the Dodgers and Giants in your baseball divisions. The latter probably couldn't be helped, I mean, you *might* see a North and South if the Giants had moved to Tampa in '93 but I don't see how you do a division with L.A. and Toronto in it. However, I think they'd try hard to keep the Cubs and Cards together.

Otehr than that, it's really fun, and nice to see the Browns win one, along witht he Packers winning a couple. Payton's recor4d being several thousand more was neat, too - is that mostly because of diluted talent, or more because he was with a better team his whole career, except for just the 5 or so years at the end in OTL? I imagine a number of records would be great.

Thanks for the fun timeline.
 
Fun timeline, but i'd like to see more specifics. Recaps of certain games, of any individuals who made contributions to the sport, that sort of thing. I really like the idea and would love to see more detail!
 
Fun timeline, but i'd like to see more specifics. Recaps of certain games, of any individuals who made contributions to the sport, that sort of thing. I really like the idea and would love to see more detail!

The computer I was using ate most of my files on, but I some scraps. I am thinking about redoing the timeline adding more information like you requested.
 
July 16, 2000: The Houston Ravens defeated the Oklahoma Outlaws 31-24 to win the 18th USFL Championship.

September 7, 2000: The UGFA season began a new tradition of having a Thursday night game begin the regular season. This game was also marked by another first when Bill Bradley became the first United States President to toss the coin in an UGFA regular-season game. He tossed the coin via satellite from the White House. The Chicago Bears defeated the Seattle Mariners 35-27.

September 24, 2000: San Diego Chargers' Gary Anderson became the UGFA's all-time scoring leader.

October 10, 2000: The USFL announced it will expand to 24 teams in 2003.


January 28, 2001: The Dallas Texans defeated the Baltimore Colts 17-11 to win World Bowl XXXV.

February 7, 2001: A ESN/USA Today poll listed the major league in order of popularity: UGFA, MLB, NBA, NHL, and NASL.

July 15, 2001: The Jacksonville Bandits defeated the Los Angeles Invaders 23-20 to win the 19th USFL Championship.

September 11, 2001: The UGFA and its game officials agreed to a new six-year Collective Bargaining Agreement.

September 27, 2001: The UGFA expanded and strengthened its position on performing-enhancing drugs.


February 3, 2002: The Carolina Copperheads defeated the Denver Broncos 20-15 to win World Bowl XXXVI.

July 14, 2002: The Los Angeles Invaders defeated the New Jersey Devils 32-20 to win the 20th USFL Championship.

September 19, 2002: The USFL added Fort Worth Cavalry, Milwaukee Marauders, Nashville Kats, and Virginia Destroyers. All four teams to begin play in 2003. The league reorganized each conference into three divisions.

The realigned UNITED STATES FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Liberty Conference
Atlantic Division: Buffalo Bills, Miami Seahawks, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Sentinels
East Division: Jacksonville Bandits, Ohio Glory, Orlando Magic, Virginia Destroyers
South Division: Birmingham Vulcans, Houston Ravens, Memphis Showboats, Nashville Kats
Justice Conference
North Division: Chicago Fire, Michigan Panthers, Milwaukee Marauders, Pittsburgh Points
Pacific Division: Bay Area Barbarians, Los Angeles Invaders, Portland Thunder, Sacramento Indomitables
West Division: Arizona Wranglers, Denver Gold, Fort Worth Cavalry, Oklahoma Outlaws

November 17, 2002: Phoenix Firebirds wide receiver Gary Rice became the all-time leader in yards from scrimmage (22,277 yards).

December 5, 2002: The UGFA and UGFAPA announced the creation of USA Football, the first national advocacy organization representing all levels of amateur football.


January 26, 2003: The Cleveland Browns defeated the New Orleans Saints 17-9 to win World Bowl XXXVII.

July 18, 2003: The Miami Seahawks defeated the Denver Gold 34-23 to win the 21st USFL Championship.

July 24, 2003: The Gridiron Network was launched. This channel is dedicated to American style football (mainly the UGFA).


February 1, 2004: The Chicago Bears defeated the San Diego Chargers 23-17 to win World Bowl XXXVIII.

February 10, 2004: A ESN/USA Today poll listed the major league in order of popularity: UGFA, MLB, NHL, NASL, and NBA.

March 12, 2004: The UGFA clubs approved an extension of the Collective Bargaining Agreement through 2011.

July 17, 2004: The Orlando Magic defeated the Pittsburgh Points 45-24 to win the 22nd USFL Championship.


February 6, 2005: The Houston Oilers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 28-27 to win World Bowl XXXIX.

April 18, 2005: In addition, to its Sunday night games, ESN gained the rights to Monday Night Football.

July 16, 2005: The Michigan Panthers defeated the New Jersey Devils 17-14 to win the 23rd USFL Championship.

September 8, 2005: The UGFA's "Hurricane Relief Weekend" was kicked off with the New Orleans Saints defeating the Houston Oilers 24-10. The game was played in Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge due to massive damage of the Louisiana Superdome by Hurricane Cindy. Tiger Stadium would be the Saints home for the 2005 season.


January 28, 2006: The Gridiron Network announced would begin airing "The Road of Hard Knocks". The documentary series would follow a team during training camp. The Oakland Mavericks would be the subject of the program's first season.

February 5, 2006: The Washington Renegades defeated the Minnesota Marines 22-18 to win World Bowl XL.

March 20, 2006: Commissioner Tagliabue announced his decision to retire.

July 15, 2006: The Birmingham Vulcans defeated the Portland Thunder 31-21 to win the 24th USFL Championship.

September 1, 2006: Gregg Levy assumed the position of UGFA Commissioner.

November 23, 2006: The first game broadcast on the Gridiron Network was on Thanksgiving night. The Dallas Texans were defeated by the Indianapolis Stallions 31-28.

December 1, 2006: Oakland Mavericks owner and former AFL Commissioner Al Davis passed away after a long bout with cancer.


February 4, 2007: The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-17 to win World Bowl XLI.

February 8, 2007: A ESN/USA Today poll listed the major league in order of popularity: UGFA, MLB, NHL, NBA, and NASL.

July 13, 2007: The Bay Area Barbarians defeated the Birmingham Vulcans 46-43 to win the 25th USFL Championship. This game was nicknamed the "Greatest Show on Turf". It was the final game of the USFL's two best quarterbacks, Kurt Warner and Brett Favre. The two set several USFL records. Kurt Warner took home the victory.


January 17, 2008: The UGFA, MLB, United States Olympic Committee, and the United States Anti-Doping Agency agreed to establish an independent anti-doping research organization.

February 3, 2008: The Memphis Kings defeated the Chicago Bears 20-16 to win World Bowl XLII.

May 3, 2008: The Oakland Mavericks are renamed the Golden State Mavericks.

July 19, 2008: The Chicago Fire defeated the Philadelphia Sentinels 20-14 to win the 26th USFL Championship.

August 5, 2008: The UGFA established a new fan code of conduct to help support a positive fan environment at all UGFA stadiums.

September 4, 2008: The UGFA kick off game was streamed live on the Internet (UGFA.com and UBCSports.com), first game to do so. The New York Titans defeated San Francisco 49ers 37-30.


February 1, 2009: The Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Giants 20-17 to win World Bowl XLIII.

March 23, 2009: The Golden State Mavericks received permission to move from Oakland to Sacramento. They become first team to move outside its primary area since the UGFA was formed in 1970.

May 19, 2009: The UGFA reached a new agreement with its television network partners (CBS, UBC, and ESN). The agreements will run through the 2013 season.

July 18, 2009: The Houston Ravens defeated the Sacramento Indomitables 35-34 to win the 27th USFL Championship.

September 13, 2009: The Gridiron Network launched a sister channel, the "Green Zone Channel". This channel which only airs on Sunday afternoons shows any important plays including all scoring plays.

November 8, 2009: The TFL announced its intention to expand to twelve teams in 2012.

December 5, 2009: The UGFA established new player concussion rules.


February 7, 2010: The Saint Louis Falcons defeated the Indianapolis Stallions 26-23 to win World Bowl XLIV.

February 12, 2010: A ESN/USA Today poll listed the major league in order of popularity: UGFA, MLB, NHL, NBA, and NASL.

March 10, 2010: The CFL announced it will expand to 24 teams. They will add two teams in 2012 and two teams in 2013.

March 23, 2010: The post-season over-time rules were changed the sudden death format to one in which both teams have a possession until one team out scores the other.

March 24, 2010: New rules that emphasized player safety were announced.

July 17, 2010: The Philadelphia Sentinels defeated the Arizona Wranglers 21-14 to win the 28th USFL Championship.

October 7, 2010: The TFL announced the five city finalists were Copenhagen, Hamburg, Madrid, Manchester, and Vienna.


February 6, 2011: The Golden State Mavericks defeated the Washington Renegades 21-20 to win World Bowl XLV.
 
WORLD BOWLS
Game ____ Date _________________ Winning team ___________ Score _____ Losing team ____________ Venue/City
XXXV ____ January 28, 2001 _____ Dallas Texans __________ 17-11 _____ Baltimore Colts ________ Louisiana Superdome/New Orleans
XXXVI ___ February 3, 2002 _____ Carolina Copperheads ___ 20-15 _____ Denver Broncos _________ Raymond James Stadium/Tampa
XXXVII __ January 26, 2003 _____ Cleveland Browns _______ 17-9 ______ New Orleans Saints _____ Pro Player Stadium/Miami
XXXVIII _ February 1, 2004 _____ Chicago Bears __________ 23-17 _____ San Diego Chargers _____ ALLTEL Stadium/Jacksonville
XXXIX ___ February 6, 2005 _____ Houston Oilers _________ 28-27 _____ Philadelpia Eagles _____ Rose Bowl/Pasadena
XL ______ February 5, 2006 _____ Washington Renegades ___ 22-18 _____ Minnesota Marines ______ Qualcomm Stadium/San Diego
XLI _____ February 4, 2007 _____ Cincinnati Bengals _____ 27-17 _____ Tampa Bay Buccaneers ___ Reliant Stadium/Houston
XLII ____ February 3, 2008 _____ Memphis Kings __________ 20-16 _____ Chicago Bears __________ University of Phoenix Sun Dome/Glendale
XLIII ___ February 1, 2009 _____ Miami Dolphins _________ 20-17 _____ New York Giants ________ Raymond James Stadium/Tampa
XLIV ____ February 7, 2010 _____ Saint Louis Falcons ____ 26-23 _____ Indianapolis Stallions _ Sun Life Stadium/Miami
XLV _____ February 6, 2011 _____ Golden State Mavericks _ 21-20 _____ Washington Renegades ___ Citrus Bowl/Orlando

USFL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Game __ Date ______________ Winning team _____________ Score _____ Losing team _______________ Venue/City
18th __ July 16, 2000 _____ Houston Ravens ___________ 31-24 _____ Oklahoma Outlaws __________ ALLTEL Stadium/Jacksonville
19th __ July 15, 2001 _____ Jacksonville Bandits _____ 23-20 _____ Los Angeles Invaders ______ Rose Bowl/Pasadena
20th __ July 14, 2002 _____ Los Angeles Invaders _____ 32-20 _____ New Jersey Devils _________ Louisiana Superdome/New Orleans
21st __ July 18, 2003 _____ Miami Seahawks ___________ 34-23 _____ Denver Gold _______________ Reliant Stadium/Houston
22nd __ July 17, 2004 _____ Orlando Magic ____________ 45-24 _____ Pittsburgh Points _________ Raymond James Stadium/Tampa
23rd __ July 16, 2005 _____ Michigan Panthers ________ 17-14 _____ New Jersey Devils _________ Mile High Stadium/Denver
24th __ July 15, 2006 _____ Birmingham Vulcans _______ 31-21 _____ Portland Thunder __________ Citrus Bowl/Orlando
25th __ July 13, 2007 _____ Bay Area Barbarians ______ 46-43 _____ Birmingham Vulcans ________ Georgia Dome/Atlanta
26th __ July 19, 2008 _____ Chicago Fire _____________ 20-14 _____ Philadelphia Sentinels ____ Qualcomm Stadium/San Diego
27th __ July 18, 2009 _____ Buffalo Bills ____________ 35-34 _____ Sacramento Indomitables ___ University of Phoenix Sun Dome/Glendale
28th __ July 17, 2010 _____ Philadlephia Sentinels ___ 21-14 _____ Arizona Wranglers _________ Sun Life Stadium/Miami

GREY CUPS
Game __ Date ______________ Winning team _____________ Score ___ Losing team _______________ Venue/City
88th __ November 26, 2000 _ Atlantic Schooners _______ 28-11 ___ Calgary Stampeders ________ SkyDome/Toronto
89th __ November 25, 2001 _ Ottawa Chevaliers ________ 38-17 ___ Calgary Stampeders ________ BC Place Stadium/Vancouver
90th __ November 24, 2002 _ BC Lions _________________ 24-12 ___ Toronto Argonauts _________ Winnipeg Stadium/Winnipeg
91st __ November 16, 2003 _ Edmonton Eskimos _________ 29-13 ___ Toronto Argonauts _________ Ivor Wynne Stadium/Hamilton
92nd __ November 21, 2004 _ Fargo Bisons _____________ 24-15 ___ Quebec Harfangs ___________ Commonwealth Stadium/Edmonton
93rd __ November 27, 2005 _ Rochester Crusaders ______ 45-28 ___ BC Lions __________________ Lansdowne Park/Ottawa
94th __ November 19, 2006 _ Montreal Alouettes _______ 29-17 ___ Saskatchewan Roughriders __ BC Place Stadium/Vancouver
95th __ November 25, 2007 _ Montreal Alouettes _______ 32-24 ___ New England Windjammers ___ CNE Stadium/Toronto
96th __ November 23, 2008 _ Boise Snakes _____________ 26-15 ___ New England Windjammers ___ CNE Stadium/Toronto
97th __ November 29, 2009 _ New England Windjammers __ 29-17 ___ Winnipeg Blue Bombers _____ Commonwealth Stadium/Edmonton
98th __ November 28, 2010 _ Winnipeg Blue Bombers ____ 36-18 ___ Toronto Argonauts _________ Lansdowne Park/Ottawa

Transcontinental Cups
Game __ Date ____________ Winning team _____________ Score ___ Losing team ____________ Venue/City
9th ___ June 18, 2000 ___ London Yeomen ____________ 20-13 ___ Amsterdam Admirals _____ Wembley Stadium/London
10th __ June 24, 2001 ___ Amsterdam Admirals _______ 19-6 ____ Scottish Claymores _____ Rheinstadion/Dusseldorf
11th __ June 23, 2002 ___ Barcelona Sea Devils _____ 23-20 ___ Rhein Centurions _______ Waldstadion/Frankfurt
12th __ June 22, 2003 ___ Paris Musketeers _________ 28-12 ___ Frankfurt Galaxy _______ Amsterdam ArenA/Amsterdam
13th __ June 20, 2004 ___ London Yeomen ____________ 17-10 ___ Frankfurt Galaxy _______ F. L. Jahn Sportpark/Berlin
14th __ June 19, 2005 ___ Frankfurt Galaxy _________ 29-28 ___ London Yeomen __________ Mini Estadi/Barcelona
15th __ June 18, 2006 ___ Paris Musketeers _________ 33-10 ___ Rhein Centurions _______ Olympiastadion/Berlin
16th __ June 24, 2007 ___ London Yeomen ____________ 31-16 ___ Czech Dragons __________ AOL Arena/Hamburg
17th __ June 22, 2008 ___ Frankfurt Galaxy _________ 26-7 ____ London Yeomen __________ LTU Arena/Dusseldorf
18th __ June 21, 2009 ___ Roman Gladiators _________ 19-7 ____ Amsterdam Admirals _____ Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys/Barcelona
19th __ June 20, 2010 ___ Berlin Thunderbolts ______ 38-20 ___ Barcelona Sea Devils ___ Wembley Stadium/London
 
Professional Sports Leagues 2000-2001 Seasons

UNIFIED GRIDIRON FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (Commissioner Paul Tagliabue): 32 teams
National Football League: 16 teams
East Division: 4 teams
New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Renegades
North Division: 4 teams
Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers
South Division: 4 teams
Baltimore Colts, Carolina Copperheads, Cincinnati Bengals, Saint Louis Falcons
West Division: 4 teams
Los Angeles Rams, Phoenix Firebirds, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Mariners
American Football League: 16 teams
East Division: 4 teams
Atlanta Knights, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Titans
North Division: 4 teams
Indianapolis Stallions, Kansas City Scouts, Memphis Kings, Minnesota Marines
South Division: 4 teams
Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints, San Antonio Rangers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
West Division: 4 teams
Dallas Texans, Denver Broncos, Oakland Mavericks, San Diego Chargers

UNITED STATES FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Commissioner Harry Usher): 20 teams
Liberty Conference: 10 teams
Atlantic Division: 5 teams
Buffalo Bills, Miami Seahawks, New Jersey Devils, Ohio Glory, Philadelphia Sentinels
South Division: 5 teams
Birmingham Vulcans, Houston Ravens, Jacksonville Bandits, Memphis Showboats, Orlando Magic
Justice Conference: 10 teams
North Division: 5 teams
Chicago Fire, Denver Gold, Michigan Panthers, Oklahoma Outlaws, Pittsburgh Points
Pacific Division: 5 teams
Arizona Wranglers, Bay Area Barbarians, Los Angeles Invaders, Portland Thunder, Sacramento Indomitables

CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Commissioner John Tory): 16 teams
Western Conference: 8 teams
North Division: 4 teams
BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Spokane Cougars
South Division: 4 teams
Boise Peregrines, Edmonton Eskimos, Fargo Express, Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Eastern Conference: 8 teams
North Division: 4 teams
Atlantic Schooners, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal Alouettes, Ottawa Chevaliers
South Division: 4 teams
New England Clippers, Quebec Harfangs, Rochester Crusaders, Toronto Argonauts

TRANSCONTINENTAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE (Commissioner Jeff Godrick): 8 teams
Eastern Division: 4 teams
Amsterdam Admirals, Frankfurt Galaxy, Rhein Centurions, Roman Gladiators
Western Division: 4 teams
Barcelona Sea Devils, London Yeomen, Paris Musketeers, Scottish Claymores

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL (Commissioner George W. Bush): 32 teams
American League: 16 teams
East Division: 4 teams
Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, San Juan Bantams
North Division: 4 teams
Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Athletics, Minnesota Twins
South Division: 4 teams
Baltimore Orioles, Carolina Colonials, Tampa Bay Scrub Jays, Washington Senators
West Division: 4 teams
Califorinia Angels, Dallas Spurs, Denver Grizzlies, Seattle Pilots
National League: 16 teams
East Division: 4 teams
Montreal Royals, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates
North Division: 4 teams
Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, Saint Louis Cardinals, Toronto Giants
South Division: 4 teams
Atlanta Braves, Cincinnait Reds, Florida Flamingos, Houston Astros
West Division: 4 teams
Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Seals

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION (Commissioner David Stern): 30 teams
Eastern Conference: 15 teams
Atlantic Division: 5 teams
Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia Nationals, Washington Ambassidors
Central Division: 5 teams
Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Toronto Huskies
Southeast Division: 5 teams
Atlanta Jazz, Charlotte Hornets, Kentucky Colonels, Miami Heat, Tampa Bay Stingrays
Western Conference: 15 teams
Northwest Division: 5 teams
Denver Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Wild, Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle SuperSonics
Pacific Division: 5 teams
Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, San Diego Sea Dogs, Utah Stars
Southwest Division: 5 teams
Dallas Barons, Houston Wildcats, Kansas City Kings, Saint Louis Hawks, San Antonio Chaparrals

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE (Commissioner Gil Stein): 30 teams
Prince of Wales Conference: 15 teams
Atlantic Division: 5 teams
Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, New York Rangers
Northeast Division: 5 teams
Buffalo Sabres, Cincinnati Stingers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs
Southern Division: 5 teams
Atlanta Flames, Charlotte Metros, Florida Preditors, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals
Clarence Campbell Conference: 15 teams
Central Division: 5 teams
Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Kansas City Cowboys, Saint Louis Blues, Winnipeg Jets
Northwest Division: 5 teams
Calgary North Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Totems, Vancouver Canucks
Pacific Division: 5 teams
Colorado Rockies, Golden State Sharks, Houston Aeros, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes

NORTH AMERICAN SOCCER LEAGUE (Commissioner Clive Toye): 28 teams
Eastern Conference: 14 teams
Atlantic Division: 5 teams
Boston Minutemen, Montreal Impact, New York Generals, Philadelphia Spartans, Washington Diplomats
Gulf Division: 4 teams
Atlanta Chiefs, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Jacksonville Tomcats, Tampa Bay Rowdies
Lakes Division: 5 teams
Chicago Mustangs, Columbus Crew, Minnesota Kicks, Rochester Lancers, Toronto Blizzard
Western Conference: 14 teams
Mountain Division: 5 teams
Colorado Rapids, Edmonton Drillers, Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders, Vancouver Whitecaps
Pacific Division: 4 teams
Los Angeles Wolves, San Diego Sockers, San Jose Earthquakes, Tulsa Roughnecks
Plains Division: 5 teams
Dallas Tornado, Houston Hurricane, Kansas City Marshals, Memphis Rogues, Saint Louis Fury
 
SELECT UGFA RECORDS
Most seasons: 27, George Blanda, 1949–1958, 1960–1976

Most passing yards, career 72,456, Danny Marino 1983–2001
Most passing yards, season 5,288, Danny Marino 1986
Most passing yards, season (rookie): 3,744, Peyton Manning 1998

Most passing touchdowns, career: 516, Danny Marino 1983–2001
Most passing touchdowns, season: 53, Peyton Manning, 2004
Most passing touchdowns, season (rookie): 31, Peyton Manning, 1998

Most yards from scrimmage, career: 23,556, Jerry Rice, 1985–2005
Most yards from scrimmage, season: 2,617, John Christopher, 2008
Most yards from scrimmage, season (rookie): 2,222, Eric Dickerson, 1983

Most Sacks, career: 202, Bruce Smith
Most Sacks, season: 27, Warren Sapp, Miami Dolphins, 2000
Most Sacks, season (rookie): 15, Jevon Kearse, Memphis Kings, 1999

Most points scored, career: 2,603, Morten Andersen, 1983–2007
Most points scored, season: 192, Tramayne Tomlinson, 2006
Most points scored, season (rookie): 144, Kevin Butler, 1985


WORLD BOWLS WON-LOSS RECORDS
Team: Won-Loss (Percentage)
Miami Dolphins 5-0 (100%)

Saint Louis Falcons 3-0 (100%)
Memphis Kings 3-1 (75%)
Minnesota Marines 3-1 (75%)
Oakland Mavericks/Golden State Mavericks 3-2 (60%)

Dallas Texans 2-0 (100%)
Cleveland Browns 2-1 (67%)
Green Bay Packers 2-1 (67%)
Pittsburgh Steelers 2-1 (67%)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2-1 (67%)
Chicago Bears 2-2 (50%)
Cincinnati Bengals 2-2 (50%)
Detroit Lions 2-2 (50%)
San Francisco 49ers 2-2 (50%)

Houston Oilers 1-0 (100%)
Atlanta Knights 1-1 (50%)
Los Angeles Rams 1-1 (50%)
New Orleans Saints 1-1 (50%)
New York Titans 1-1 (50%)
Carolina Copperheads 1-2 (33%)
New York Giants 1-2 (33%)
Boston Patriots/Bay State Patriots/New England Patriots 1-3 (25%)
Philadelphia Eagles 1-3 (25%)
Washington Redskins/Washington Renegades 1-4 (20%)

Baltimore Colts 0-2 (0%)
Denver Broncos 0-1 (0%)
Indianapolis Stallions 0-3 (0%)
Kansas City Scouts 0-1 (0%)
San Antonio Rangers 0-2 (0%)
San Diego Chargers 0-2 (0%)
Phoenix Firebirds 0-0 (0%)
Seattle Mariners 0-0 (0%)


THE QUARTERBACK CLASS OF 1983
A record six quarterbacks were taken in the first round of the draft. Collectively, the group is 8-3 in World Bowls. The six were Jack Elway, Danny Marino, Jim Kelly, Tony Eason, Ken O'Brien, and Todd Blackledge. Todd Blackledge had an amazing rookie season that ended with his selection to the Pro Bowl. The next season, he suffered a career ending injury. Ken O'Brien kept the Dallas Texans competative and was selected to two Pro Bowls. Tony Eason played 12 years for Detroit. He took them to two World Bowls winning one. Jim Kelly played 17 years with the Miami Dolphins. He led the Dolphins to the World Bowl four times coming away with a victory each time. Danny Marino was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He helped the Bucs to two World Bowl victories. Jack Elway played for the San Francisco 49ers. While at San Francisco, he took them to three World Bowls winning one.


MLB NOTES
When the playoffs were expanded to 8 teams, the season was reduced to 154 games.
The playoffs consists of three rounds. The first round (League Quarterfinals) has four match-ups based on the seedings (#1 vs. #8, #2 vs. #7, #3 vs. #6, and #4 vs. #5). The division winners are ranked 1 to 4 based on record with the runner up in each division ranked 5 to 8. The format is best of three. The second round (League Semifinals) has the top remaining seed plays against the lowest remaining seed, and the other two remaining conference teams pair off. The format is best of five. The third round (League Pennant) has the two remaining teams play each other, with the league champions proceeding to the World Series. The format is best of seven.
The All-Star Game is just an exhibition game with no significe. There is no interleague play.
Both leagues use the Designated Hitter.


PRESIDENTS | VICE PRESIDENTS
John F. Kennedy[1] (January 20, 1961-November 22, 1963) | Lyndon B. Johnson (January 20, 1961 – November 22, 1963)
Lyndon B. Johnson (November 22, 1963-January 20, 1969) | vacant[3] (November 22, 1963 – January 20, 1965)/Hubert Humphrey (January 20, 1965 –January 20, 1969)
Richard Nixon[2] (January 20, 1969-August 19, 1974) | Spiro Agnew (January 20, 1969 – October 1, 1973)/vacant[4] (October 1, 1973 – December 16, 1973)/Gerald Ford (December 16, 1973 – August 19, 1974
Gerald Ford (August 19, 1974-January 20, 1981) | vacant[4] (August 19, 1974 – December 9, 1974)/Nelson Rockefeller (December 9, 1974 – January 20, 1981)
Henry M. Jackson[1] (January 20, 1981-September 01, 1983) | Reubin Askew (January 20, 1981 – September 1, 1983)
Reubin Askew (September 1, 1983-January 20, 1993) | vacant[3] (September 1, 1983 – October 15, 1983)/John Glenn (October 15, 1983 – January 20, 1993)
Howard Baker (January 20, 1993-January 20, 1997) | Elizabeth Dole (January 20, 1993-January 20, 1997)
Bill Bradley (January 20, 1997-January 20, 2005) | Hillary Clinton (January 20, 1997-January 20, 2005)
Colin Powell (January 20, 2005-) | Jeb Bush (January 20, 2005-)

[1] Died in office
[2] Resigned from office
[3] Vacancy by resignation
[4] Vacancy by ascension
 
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