Arizona Rattlers
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| Founded | 1992 |
| Current season | 2011 Arizona Rattlers season |
| League | Arena Football League (1992–present) |
| Team history | Arizona Rattlers (1992–present) |
| Arena | US Airways Center 1992–present |
| Based in | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Team colors |
Black, Teal, Copper |
| President | Joe Windham |
| Head coach | Kevin Guy |
| Championships | 2 (AFL: 1994, 1997) |
| Division titles | 6: (AFL: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2011) |
| Dancers | Sidewinders |
| Mascot | Fang |
| Website | http://www.azrattlers.com/ |
On May 12, 2011, Ron Shurts became the new majority owner of the Rattlers franchise.[1]
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[edit] History
The Arizona Rattlers are part of the Arena Football League (AFL) and compete in the Western Division of the National Conference. Since the team's establishment in 1992, the Rattlers have won six division titles and have played in five ArenaBowl Championship games, winning championships in 1994 and 1997.
In early years, the Rattlers played their home games at America West Arena, which they shared with the Phoenix Suns. The arena was renamed US Airways Center in 2005 and the Rattlers continue to play their home games there and share the arena with the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Mercury. They conduct practices at Gene Autry Park in Mesa, Arizona.
The coaching staff includes Head Coach Kevin Guy, Assistant Head Coach Kani Kauahi, Defensive Coordinator Omarr Smith and Wide Receivers Coach Siaha Burley.
The Rattlers current roster includes members of the National Football League such as San Francisco 49ers placekicker Fabrizio Scaccia and Cleveland Browns WR Rod Windsor.
The Rattlers remain one of the AFL’s leading franchises with the third longest tenure in one city followed only by the Tampa Bay Storm and the Orlando Predators.
Previous head coaches include Gene Nudo, Todd Shell and former Dallas Cowboys and Arizona State University quarterback, and punter, Danny White, who led the Rattlers to their ArenaBowl championships and was named 1993 AFL Coach of the Year.
Notable former Arizona Rattlers players include former Arizona Cardinal quarterback Sherdrick Bonner, former San Diego Chargers defensive specialist Cecille Doggette, former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Randy Gatewood, former New Orleans Saints lineman Mark Tucker and former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Horn.
[edit] 2011 Arizona Rattlers Roster
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Arizona Rattlers roster
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Quarterbacks
Fullbacks
Wide Receivers
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Offensive Linemen
Defensive Linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive Backs
Kickers
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Injured Reserve
League Suspension
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[edit] Season-by-season
[edit] Retired numbers
- #13 Sherdrick Bonner QB - June 16, 2010
- #14 Hunkie Cooper WR/LB - May 6, 2005
- #17 Randy Gatewood WR/DB - May 9, 2008
[edit] Team Ownership
The Arizona Rattlers introduced Ron Shurts as the team’s new majority owner on May 12, 2011.[2]
"I have been an Arizona Rattlers season ticket holder since day one and attended the first Arizona Rattlers game at America West Arena. I believe in the team and the Arena Football League," said Shurts. "I want to bring the passion and excitement for Rattlers football back to US Airways Center and the Valley."
"Downtown Phoenix continues to grow and the Rattlers will be an integral part of the affordable, family-fun entertainment that the Suns and the Mercury are providing the local community," Shurts added.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Williams, Cory. "Arena Football: Arizona Rattlers Find New Majority Owner, Ron Shurts". SB Nation Arizona. http://arizona.sbnation.com/2011/5/13/2169467/afl-arizona-rattlers-new-majority-owner. Retrieved 2 May 2011.
- ^ Williams, Cory. "Arena Football: Arizona Rattlers Find New Majority Owner, Ron Shurts". SB Nation Arizona. http://arizona.sbnation.com/2011/5/13/2169467/afl-arizona-rattlers-new-majority-owner. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
[edit] External links
- Official Website
- Arizona Rattlers at ArenaFan.com
- Rattler Report
- Rattlers coverage from The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com
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