Cincinnati Rockers
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| Cincinnati Rockers | |
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 Cincinnati Rockers |
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| Founded | 1992 |
| Folded | 1993 |
| League | Arena Football League |
| Conference | American (1993) |
| Division | Northern (1992) |
| Arena | Riverfront Coliseum |
| Based in | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Team colors | Cal Poly Green, Yellow, White |
| Head coach | Joe Haering |
| Playoff berths | 1 (1992) |
| Mascot | Rockerman |
The Cincinnati Rockers were an Arena Football League team that competed in the 1992 and 1993 seasons.
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History [edit]
Main article: 1992 Cincinnati Rockers season
They played their home games at Riverfront Coliseum. The team color scheme incorporated bright yellow and green. The team mascot was called "Rockerman."
The Rockers finished their first season in the league with a surprising 7-3 record, but lost in the first round of the playoffs 41-36 to the Tampa Bay Storm.
The team ceased operations following a 2-10 season in 1993.[1]
Season-by-season [edit]
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
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| 1992 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2nd Northern | Lost Week 1 (Tampa Bay 41-36) |
| 1993 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 5th AC | -- |
| Totals | 9 | 14 | 0 | (including playoffs) | |
Notable players [edit]
- Blair Kiel, Quarterback, 1993
- Chris Barber, Defensive specialist 1992
- Tony Collins, Fullback/linebacker 1992
- Ira Hillary, Wide receiver/defensive back 1992-1993
- Gary Mullen, Wide receiver/defensive back 1993
- Art Schlichter, Quarterback 1992
- Dan Sellers, Fullback/linebacker 1992-1993
- David Smith, Fullback/linebacker 1992
- Jackie Walker, Offensive/defensive lineman 1992
- Vince Hale, Offensive/defensive lineman 1992
Notes [edit]
- The team appeared on the game EA Sports Arena Football and Arena Football: Road to Glory as a hidden bonus team.
References [edit]
- ^ Ryan Ernst (March 23, 2003). "Following in footsteps of defunct Rockers". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
